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At the british normandy memorial in ver—sur—mer. poignant and powerful, a chance for all of us to remember and say thank you. joining me now are charlotte gallagher, who is in portsmouth, this is a hugely important day for so many people. talk me through what is going to happen throughout the day today. this is going to happen throughout the da toda . , , ., , day today. this is the main events here in the — day today. this is the main events here in the uk _ day today. this is the main events here in the uk to _ day today. this is the main events here in the uk to mark _ day today. this...

It made me realise we were in a war. it wasn't an exercise or rehearsal or training — we were there and anything can happen — and i was scared. many veterans have now crossed the channel to attend tomorrow's commemorative events at the british normandy memorial in ver—sur—mer. poignant and powerful, a chance for all of us to remember and say thank you. tim muffett, bbc news. it is really going to be a special couple of days here on the south coast of england and over in normandy, especially tomorrow. all of it will be covered on breakfast and across the bbc and i will tell you shortly ...

And screaming. you realise, my goodness, these young men are placing their lives on the line. i can see france, the outline of france and hear these shells. it made me realise we were in a war. it wasn't an exercise or rehearsal or training — we were there and anything can happen — and i was scared. many veterans have now crossed the channel to attend tomorrow's commemorative events at the british normandy memorial in ver—sur—mer. poignant and powerful, a chance for all of us to remember and say thank you. tim muffett, bbc news. it really is going to be a very special couple of days. d...

So, a short, poignant, but highly symbolic ceremony as the reefs were thrown over the side of the ferry. the idea is to pay tribute to those who died before even reaching the french shores and beaches they had come here to liberate. and so to france and two full days of ceremonies and commemorations for those who can tell the story of what happened here eight years ago first hand. the number may be dwindling, but their commitment today, as it was then, remains immense. john maguire, bbc news, normandy. to mark this week's 80th anniversary we'll be bringing you some special coverage on the six ...

It was very emotional and i am afraid that will probably be a bit emotional when we get there, to see the actual thing. we will rememberthem. as the ferry approached the french coastline, the engine slowed and the veterans paid tribute. so, a short, poignant, but highly symbolic ceremony as the reefs were thrown over the side of the ferry. the idea is to pay tribute to those who died before even reaching the french shores and beaches they had come here to liberate. and so to france and two full days of ceremonies and commemorations for those who can tell the story of what happened here eight y...