Memorial Chapel Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial

Cimetière Américain (Omaha Beach), 1471, Colleville-sur-Mer
Normandie, France

This chapel was made out of French limestone and its alter of black and gold Pyrenean "Grand Antique" marble contains the following words: "I GIVE UNTO THEM ETERNAL LIFE AND THEY SHALL NEVER PERISH" The colorful Mosaic ceiling symbolizes the United States which blesses its sons fighting for the freedom and a grateful France, which lays a laurel wreath among the fallen Americans who gave their lives for the liberation of the oppressed Europe.

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Text by: Kaj Metz

Photo(s): Koos Winkelman

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