The National D-Day Memorial Foundation will commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day with a full day of activities including special music, wreath layings, a veterans reunion tent, living history, and a twilight remembrance in the evening.  The ceremony begins at 11a.m. and highlights will include a special thank you to Normandy veterans by veterans of other eras as well as guest dignitaries.  A moving addition will be music provided by the 29th Division Band featuring the legendary Col. Arnald D. Gabriel as guest conductor. 
After the Memorial's ceremony which will conclude at noon, the band will conduct a full performance with Col. Gabriel from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Memorial's main plaza.  Food will be available on site throughout the day providing guests an opportunity to meet World War II veterans under the veteran reunion tent.
Admission is free throughout the day and the Memorial will remain open until 9pm.   For the evening, the Memorial is hosting a Twilight Remembrance with a portion of the 29th Division Band playing from 7:30 to closing.  The band will end the evening with the sounding of Taps. Thanks to sponsors WINOA USA/W Abrasives and Freedom Aviation.  For more information and updates, visit www.dday.org or call (540) 586-3329.