 Billy
McClure
inspects one of the decals handed out to all banquet attendes |
 Commemorative
Decal
started life as a pin designed by Tom Porcella (H Company) |
DECAL DESIGN NOTES
Originally designed as a pin, creator Tom Porcella (H Company)
incorporated specific symbolism to commemorate the key events of the
508th's Normandy experience.
The black background is for the darkness of the night
The white parachute signifies the innocence of the
untried paratroopers
The gold star is symbolic of the supreme sacrifice
Ste. Mere Eglise, Picauville, Chef du Pont, Le Port Filiolet, and
Caponet are villages where important battles were fought that will be
forever remembered in history
Tom wrote:
"Le Port Filiolet is where I landed on D-Day. The field was completely
flooded. Mr. Ernest La Gueste told me he went out in a row boat and
picked up the bodies of many, many troopers!
Please show the meaning of the decal to the new [and old] members at the
meeting. Thanks,"
Tom
MAY WE NEVER FORGET THE PARATROOPERS WHO WERE LAID TO REST IN NORMANDY
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