French Flags
adorn the rear of the park | 
Reminiscing
Jack Schlegel (l) and Tom Porcella observe the ceremonies. Both 508ers have become somewhat local legends in this area of Normandy.
(Photo courtesy Patrick Elie) | 
Walter Barrett
also posed for a shot in front of the memorial area
(Photo courtesy Ellen Peters) | 
Little Flag-Wavers
a number of children took advantage of the ceremony and vigorously wagged their U.S. flags |
Walter Barrett
was mobbed by kids wanting his autograph and he was happy to accommodate them |
 Hey Joe, You Got Gum?
That was a phrase that G.I.'s heard all the time from kids throughout the ETO.
Ernie Lamson, mistakenly identified here as a member of the 21st ABN Division, came prepared as he knew that kids all over still love chewing gum.
The photo appeared in an unidentified French newspaper
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