The Final Salute: National D-Day Memorial June 4-9, 2019 - 3

The National D-Day Memorial
in Bedford, Virginia will host
a 75th Anniversary
Commemoration, June 4-9.
See page 12 for details.

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Welcome to Bedford!
June 6, 1944: The History
Final Salute Schedule
Bob Slaughter: Memorial Founder
Bedford Boys Homefront Tour
Final Salute to WWII Veterans

The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford opened on June 6, 2001 and has since
welcomed about 60,000 visitors each year.

NATIONAL D-DAY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 77 | Bedford, VA 24523 | 800-351-DDAY
dday.org
April Cheek-Messier, President
Angela Hatcher Lynch, Associate Director of Marketing
John Long, Director of Education

DESTINATION BEDFORD

Welcome Center and Tourism Office: 816 Burks Hill Road
Bedford, VA 24523
540-587-5681 or 1-877-447-3257
DestinationBedfordVa.com
Nicole Johnson, Director of Tourism

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BY REBECCA JACKSON

WELCOME TO
BEDFORD!
To the east and west are bustling cities, but in
between is beauty that will take your breath
away, experiences that will create memories to
last a lifetime, and stories of bravery that will
leave you speechless.
If you've never been to Bedford for a D-Day commemoration, come this year. We look forward to hosting the 75th
Anniversary of D-Day commemoration, The Final Salute.
We anticipate thousands will come to pay tribute to the veterans and take part in the events. Bring your family, young
people especially need to experience this. And while you're
here, take time to explore the historical sites, arts and cultural venues, and outdoor recreation opportunities!"
--- Nicole Johnson, Director of Tourism, Destination Bedford VA
75TH ANNIVERSARY

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