The friendly people of Ste. Mere Eglise say. “If you are looking for a paratrooper in our town, look in the STOP BAR.” [Rock found it.] 
Rock Merritt Outside the Stop Bar
These same friendly people never miss an opportunity to honor the American paratroopers that helped liberate their country.
The Mayor of Ste. Mere Eglise invited CSM Rock Merritt to join with him in placing a colorful flower wreath at the Ste. Mere Eglise monument honoring the 82nd and 101st Airborne Division Paratroopers. 
Ste. Mere Eglise Airborne Monument
Note: Rock Merritt’s presentation was more eloquent, colorful, and comprehensive than can be replicated herein.
Rock described the Rangers heroic assault of the Point Du Hoc heights to destroy the large guns overlooking the Omaha Beach.
He held the audience spellbound with his explanation of the British Commando’s detailed planning and arduous training to seize the essential Pegasus Bridge, and their heroic successful attack to capture it. | 
