Rep Anthony Gonzalez - D-Day 75th remembrance at League Park in Cleveland

Ohio 16th District representative Anthony Gonzalez  read the prayer that President Roosevelt read to the nation on the night of June 6, 1944.

USS Cleveland (LCS-31) - D-Day 75th remembrance at League Park

Under the umbrella of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation – the U.S. Navy, Cleveland Indians and the Baseball Heritage Museum at League Park saluted and thanked those who served during WWII. This D-Day Remembrance ceremony honored over 100 men and women of the greatest generation.

Mrs. Robyn Modly, Ship Sponsor of the USS Cleveland (LCS-31), told about the history of the ship and future plans. The USS Cleveland (LCS-31) Legacy Foundation has been established with the purpose to send the USS Cleveland (LCS-31) to the Fleet with the greatest start possible, to support the ship and crew throughout her service life, and to welcome her home to Cleveland at the completion of her Naval service.


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21 gun salute, Taps to end D-Day 75th at League Park

The D-Day ceremony at League Park concluded with a 21 gun salute, the playing of Taps and the singing of God Bless America led by Major Scott D. Allen, U.S. Air Force.

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D-Day 75th anniversary Remembrance Ceremony League Park June 6, 2019

On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, under the umbrella of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation - the U.S. Navy, Cleveland Indians and the Baseball Heritage Museum at League Park saluted and thanked those who served during WWII. This D-Day Remembrance Ceremony honored about 130 of the greatest generation who served in World War II.

World War II Veteran at League Park

Under Secretary of the U.S. Navy Thomas B. Modly gave the keynote address and his remarks included the story of his emotional visit to Normandy.

World War II veteran with Under Secretary of the U.S. Navy Thomas B. Modly

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