Haslemere 80th D-Day Proclamation

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Haslemere Town Crier Christian Ashdown reads out the proclamation he wrote for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. His proclamation is being read in services nationwide and internationally.

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00:00 Today we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France.

00:16 An incredible achievement in military planning and logistics, uniting brave service personnel

00:24 from air, sea and land forces at the beginning of Operation Overlord.

00:32 By the day's end, over 150,000 Allied troops had successfully stormed the now famous Gold,

00:43 Juno, Sword, Utah and Omaha beaches to achieve a toehold in France.

00:54 In the weeks that followed, the Allies fought bitterly against a determined foe

01:00 from the unforgiving countryside of Normandy to the liberation of Paris two months later.

01:09 We should all remember and never forget the selfless sacrifice and courage of all those involved

01:18 and use this commemoration to pay our tribute to those who gave so much to secure the freedom we all enjoy today.

01:31 God save the King!

01:34 God save the King!

01:37 (bell ringing)

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