D-Day 70th Anniversary
WASHINGTON – Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) issued the following
statement commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day:
“Seventy
years ago today, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed on the French coastline
to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy. The Allied Forces, led by
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, launched the largest maritime invasion in history
to free Europe from Nazi oppression. Thanks to these heroes, the Allies
liberated a continent, ended the Holocaust, and preserved freedom for future
generations. Their courage is still an inspiration to us today and is a
reminder that we have a duty to take care of all those who serve to protect our
way of life.”
A member of the House Veterans’ Affairs, Armed Services, and
Foreign Affairs Committees, Cook served as an infantry officer and retired
after 26 years as a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his time in
combat, he was awarded the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts.