0630 Omaha Beach, Normandy France 6 June 2004 -
The
sound of the ocean’s tide is heard crashing on the open beachhead.
I feel the cool early morning breeze blowing steadily against the
back of my neck. A cold chill runs
down my spine.
My thoughts reflect back 60 years
prior, June 6, 1944. A sense of what happened on the ground I was standing became overwhelming. I
was overcome with emotion.
The first wave of soldiers from
Able Company, 116th Infantry, 29th Division, were
approaching the shoreline already under heavy German artillery fire.
At exactly 6:36 A.M. ramps are
dropped along the boat line and the men jump off in water anywhere from
waist deep to higher than a man's head.
The rest is history.
The ramp doors opening on Omaha
Beach that morning have always intrigued me. I think to myself what it must
have been like for the men on those LCVP “Higgins Boats”
moments before the Coxswain opened the ramp doors.
Every morning when I go outside
to display my red, white, and blue American flag a sense of pride comes over
me as I remember those men of the second World War who paid the ultimate
price. Because of their sacrifice I enjoy my freedom today, a
freedom unfortunately too many of us take for granted.
D-Day was a pivotal point in our
world’s history. Our allied
victory over fascism must never be forgotten.
We owe a great debt to those brave men who died that day on the beaches of
Normandy, to live our lives the best we can and to uphold the values and
virtues of the American way of life.
“Lest
They Be Forgotten” is an unforgettable
historic documentary series paying tribute to the unsung heroes of World War
II, Korea, & Vietnam.
The documentaries feature poignant interviews with aging World War II
Veterans, Korean and Vietnam Veternas. It will retrace their steps from the ship to the shore.
It will tell of the
landings on Omaha Beach on D Day and what they
remember about the infamous LCVP “Higgins Boats.”
Learn about Iwo Jima, Korea, and Vietnam.
"Lest
They Be Forgotten"™
Producer/Director – Larry Cappetto
Mr. Cappetto is a
filmmaker, accomplished author, musician, and video producer..
Among his many interests and hobbies, Mr.
Cappetto enjoys reading, writing, photography, playing the piano, the
outdoors, and the Arizona sunshine.
His long life long interest in World War II
and the “Greatest Generation” have led to the production of the
highly anticipated World War II documentary, “Lest They Be
Forgotten.”
“This is my tribute to the
veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
We owe these men and women a great debt to live our lives the best we can
and to help preserve and protect the freedoms we enjoy today in this great
land of ours.” (Larry
Cappetto).
OTHER
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
NEW
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"I'll Wait For You"
Song written and recorded by John Cappetto
Music Video Produced by Larry Cappetto
http://veteranshistory.org/waitforyou.wmv
“Defensive
Driving Tips” 30 Minutes, DVD/VHS
http://defensivedrivingco.com
“A Practical Guide To Health &
Nutrition” (paperback/Ebook)
http://mybloodsugar.net
“Who’s On First?” (comedy baseball
routine)
http://mybloodsugar.net/abbott_and_costello__who.htm
"I Want To Hold Your Hand" (music video) Produced on
the campus of the
Colorado School for the Deaf & Blind, Colorado Springs,
Colorado.
http://veteranshistory.org/hold_your_hand.wmv
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER
http://veteranshistory.org/hold_your_hand.rm
REAL PLAYER
"Chomp, Chow Down & Chew" (music video)
http://veteranshistory.org/chomp.wmv
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER
http://veteranshistory.org/chomp.rm
REAL
PLAYER
"In
Memory of Father Bradley" Catholic Chaplain on Iwo Jima, 1945
http://veteranshistory.org/father_bradley.rm
REAL
PLAYER
http://veteranshistory.org/father_bradley.wmv
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER
"The
Leno Show, featuring Tim Cappetto - Salt Lake City Olympics 2002"
http://veteranshistory.org/slc2002.wmv
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER
"The
Time Machine"
Larry's
first band with Steve Duran and Jeff Hendricks
