Never forgetting their fight for freedom

More than three dozen Grimes County residents braved the afternoon heat to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the day that changed the course of world history – D-Day, June 6, 1944, the Normandy Invasion.

The celebration to honor American’s armed forces of World War II was a collaborative effort of VFW Post 4006 and Auxiliary, the Robert Raines Chapter of the National Society-Daughters of the American Revolution and the Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce.

Program participants included VFW Post 4006 Commander Carl Dry, Commander-Elect Tony Lambert, and Robert Raines Regent Kathy Wells. VFW Auxiliary President Georgia Molitor and Robert Raines Parliamentarian Marilyn Bettes placed a wreath at the monument. Attendees sang the “National Anthem” and “America” led by Chamber Executive Director Johnny McNally on guitar.