The National D-Day Memorial marked Veterans Day with its annual observance ceremony, drawing hundreds of people to honor the men and women who have served and sacrificed for the country. The event was a moving tribute, not only to those who fought but also to the lasting impact of veterans’ service in their communities.

The D-Day Memorial plans a major expansion including a new amphitheater and motorpool to boost engagement and revenue.

The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford hosted a ceremony Thursday morning, featuring Governor Glenn Youngkin, who spoke.

The signing ceremony fell on the same day as 'Virginia Military Signing Day.'

The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford is calling all World War II veterans to their 80th anniversary festivities.

15 Vietnam veterans left for Washington D.C. on an Honor Flight Friday.

The National D-Day Memorial announced the theme for the 80th anniversary commemoration of D-Day.

Some events have been changed, others have been canceled

Dozens of veterans embarked on the trip of a lifetime Friday.

The Veteran’s Day ceremony at the Bedford D-Day memorial moved indoors this year due to the rain, but their salute to service and sacrifice remains unchanged.

The Southwest Virginia Honor flight returned to the D-Day memorial Sunday, after leaving for Washington D.C. on Friday, with a special recognition for Vietnam veterans.

VMI cadets took to the D-Day memorial in Bedford Saturday for a time-honored tradition.

The Bedford Fire Department held their annual wreath laying at the D-Day memorial today in honor of the victims of 9/11

On Monday, the National D-Day Memorial Foundation said that their annual “No Excuse Night” will be held on August 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

From arts and crafts to trying the food and playing games, young campers are being immersed in a world of American history.

On the 78th anniversary of D-Day, the National D-Day Memorial Foundation announced a $1 million gift that will be put towards the Motor Pool, a building that will house a collection of WWII-era cars and more.

The National D-Day Memorial will be holding a commemoration ceremony on Veterans Day and breaking ground on a new project.

In a surprise ceremony, Virginia Military Institute cadets paid their respects to veterans and the children's charity Victory Junction they were raising money for by presenting the colors. “To have the color guard from VMI be here, It was so special,” Petty said.

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D-Day survivors are well into their 90s, often saluting fallen comrades from a wheelchair.

D-Day survivors are well into their 90s, often saluting fallen comrades from a wheelchair.

D-Day survivors are well into their 90s, often saluting fallen comrades from a wheelchair.

77 years ago, Operation Overlord was a go, with a heavy toll for one local town, but it was dedication decades ago that we’ll never forget.

The National D-Day Memorial commemorates the 77th anniversary of D-Day with three days of virtual and on-site events.

Lindsey and Megan chat with a traveling mom who explains why you should visit the D-Day Memorial with your kids.

As we honor the 20th anniversary of the National D-Day Memorial being dedicated, one local veteran was just a teenager when he hit Utah Beach.

As we approach another anniversary of D-Day the Traveling Mom Blog is encouraging parents to take their kids to the National D-Day Memorial.

While nearly 20 years have passed since the National D-Day Memorial dedication, it’s been more than 75 years since the day Bedford fell to her knees.

Sunday marks 20 years since the dedication of the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford.

BEDFORD, Va. – The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford is hosting its annual Flames of Memory event this weekend. Staff and volunteers were out Friday morning, arranging bags with battery-operated candles throughout the memorial’s grounds. Those luminarias will light up the night sky through Sunday, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.Each one represents a man killed on D-Day. There are 4,415 of them. “It’s really hard when you hear a number like that to imagine what that would look like, but this event allows you to see that by seeing all of the bags that are placed, starting at Burks Hill Road, all the way throughout the memorial,” said Maggie Hartley, associate director for programming and events for the National D-Day MemorialAdmission is free and donations are welcome.

The pandemic didn’t stop the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford from paying tribute this Veterans Day.

Why the National D-Day Memorial was built in Bedford, VirginiaPublished: November 11, 2020, 6:27 pmRoanoke native Bob Slaughter insisted that Bedford had earned the right to be home of this memorial.

Part of Church street near Monument Terrace will be closed today for the annual Veterans Day observance. The Veterans Day program begins at 11 a.m. Governor Ralph Northam will pay tribute to our Veterans today. He will speak at 11 a.m. at the 64th annual Commonwealth Veterans Day Ceremony in Richmond. The National D-Day Memorial will commemorate Veterans Day virtually.

The National D-Day Memorial reopened to visitors Wednesday after the pandemic closed its gates for months.

BEDFORD, Va. – Celebrating Memorial Day has changed for all Americans across the country this year. The streets in the town of Bedford were quiet and the gates to the National D-Day Memorial closed because of the pandemic. It’s kept thousands of people home who wanted to be sitting at the memorial remembering the veterans who gave their lives. Celebrating Memorial Day has changed for all Americans across the country this year. For the first time, the D-Day National Memorial Foundation took its service online reaching thousands of people.

ROANOKE, Va. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Radford has cancelled its annual Memorial Day Service. But, the city will broadcast last years service on local radio station WRAD. The Virginia Department of Veterans Services will not hold Memorial Day ceremonies in person at state cemeteries, including the one in Dublin. It will feature live and recorded content from the Virginia War Memorial and state veterans cemeteries. The National D-Day Memorial has posted a recorded ceremony on its Facebook page in lieu of an in-person gathering this year.

BEDFORD, Va. – Bedford has a deep connection to World War II, and the town commemorated one of the war’s most important dates Friday morning. Church bells filled the air for the 75th anniversary of V-E Day, the day World War II officially ended in Europe. 19 men from Bedford, known as the “Bedford Boys,” were killed while storming the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, which itself commemorated the 75th anniversary of D-Day last year, had planned a parade in town for V-E Day. Although the parade has been canceled, National D-Day Memorial President April Cheek-Messier said the bells still illustrate the significance of this day.

BEDFORD, Va.- - The National D-Day Memorial had a very special guest on site Monday. At age 18, she worked at the New River Ordinance plant in Dublin during World War II. The 95-year-old and her daughters visited the memorial to donate a war-era poster, on which she is featured. One of nine siblings, Lowe says she needed the job to help support her family. Frances also brought along with her a newspaper and a pay stub from her time at the plant.

BEDFORD, Va. - Thousands of American veterans have gone missing in war, but the National D-Day Memorial made sure those lost in combat would be remembered. The memorial hosted a ceremony paying tribute to veterans who are prisoners of war or missing in action Saturday morning, a day after National POW/MIA Recognition Day. "There were no homecomings for them or even the solace of a flag-draped casket," said National D-Day Memorial President April Cheek-Messier. Daniels' nephew, also named Bobby Daniels in remembrance of the veteran, laid a wreath at the National D-Day Memorial's ceremony. "What we need to do is remember these names and remember what they sacrificed for us."