The Omaha Beach monument Les Braves is located in the middle of Omaha Beach.
The plaque with the explanation about the monument is located on the boulevard of Omaha Beach.
Caption from the maker of the monument:
I created this to honor the courage of these people:
Sons, husbands and fathers, who put their lives in danger and often sacrificed their lives in the hope of liberating the French.
Les Braves consists of three elements:
The wings of hope
So that the power that these men carried on June 6, 1944, will continue to inspire us and remind us that together it is always possible to change the future.
Get up, freedom!
So that the example of those who rebelled against barbarity will help us to stand firm against all forms of inhumanity.
The wings of brotherhood
So that this wave of brotherhood always reminds us of our responsibility towards others and ourselves.
On June 6, 1944, these men were more than soldiers, they were our brothers.
I am Antwan Janssen, travel and nature photographer from Uden. During my many travels on this globe I try to capture all the beauty on photo. As you can see on this site my preference goes to landscapes, wildlife but also to the local population, mostly abroad.. Read more…