Juno Beach, Normandy France

The Juno Beach Centre is a museum and cultural centre, which opened at Courseulles-sur-Mer, France on June 6, 2003. The Centre presents the war effort made by all Canadians, civilian and military alike, both at home and on the various fronts during the Second World War.

In September 1939, Canada declared the state of war. Standing up for its allies and summoning all its human, industrial and financial resources in an ongoing war effort, Canada mobilized the mightiest military force in its history. At sea, on land and in the air, Canada was involved in the great campaigns that led to the fall of the German Reich and brought back peace.

Just some of the loved ones that were lost in the battle

"Remembrance and Renewal"
Bronze sculpture

View from the beach

The Juno Beach Centre

             

On the beach, many personal memories that
have been left behind by visitors



To think that such beauty holds such
sadness



One of 300 German bunkers located at
Juno beach but only a few that remain open
for viewing





Alice checking out the exterior of the bunker



Inside the bunker

Up to 8 men would stay in this tiny bunker

 

Lest We Forget........

I am glad l was able to come and visit this site, as much as l felt the sadness, l also felt very proud to be a Canadian.

Where ever l have visited in Europe, whether it was Paris, Belgium, London, Normandy, Strasbourg or smaller villages like Beaumont Le Roger, when people found out that l was Canadian, l was always greeted with kind words and big smiles.
The efforts and sacrifices of the Canadian Men and Women will never be forgotten in France and in Europe.......