JUNE 6th, 1944
‘Operation Overlord’
79TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY
The Best Defense Foundation and Delta Air Lines with the support of Michelin will be taking up to 50 WWII veterans back to Normandy to commemorate the 79th anniversary of D-Day. The veterans will experience ten days of celebrations, remembrances and commemorations in honor of the liberation of France and their historic return!
NORMANDY 2023
EVENT SPONSORS
PRESENTING & TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR
DIAMOND SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
COPPER SPONSOR
For helping us to share our veteran’s stories, we thank:
OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS
This program would not be possible without the support of these amazing organizations.
A WEEK LONG COMMEMORATION
EVENT SCHEDULE
May 30, 2023:
- Veterans Arrive in Atlanta, GA
- Kick-off Dinner
May 31, 2023:
- Depart for Normandy
June 1, 2023:
- Arrival at Deauville – Normandy Airport
- Normandy Region Welcome Dinner
June 2, 2023:
- Cemetery Visit
- Cabbage Patch Ceremony-Legion of Honor
- Carentan Port Dinner
June 3, 2023:
- Carentan Parade
June 4, 2023:
- La Fiere: Paratroopers Jump
- Ste Mere Eglise