SNAFU Special

In case you did'nt know, and I'm afraid to guess how many of you don't, today is the 64th anniversary of the allies invasion of Normandy or as it is more commonly known D-day.

This was war on a scale almost none of us can comprehend. Watching Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers can give us a small idea of what happened, but in no way can we truly appreciate the massive effort it took. The numbers were astounding, the odds were long and the stakes were high. But these brave men did their jobs and got it done.

I was pleased to find this article in yesterday's Startlegram about Capt. Hank Moreland of Ballinger, Texas. Hank was a C-47 pilot and ferried troops and supplies during the war. Thru a twist of fate he is returning to France at age 90 to be reunited with his old friend that fought alongside him, SNAFU Special.

Salute to you, Capt. Moreland.

And if any of you happen to know or see a Vet today, be sure to thank them for serving our country.