Omaha Beach

June 4, 2018
Categories: Blog
U.S. flags on Omaha Beach, planted by the PNNMB
U.S. flags on Omaha Beach, planted by the PNNMB

The Pride of Niner Nation Marching Band visited Omaha Beach, site of the hard-fought Allied victory on June 6, 1944. They planted flags commemorating military veterans.

U.S. flags on Omaha Beach, planted by the PNNMB
U.S. flags on Omaha Beach, planted by the PNNMB
PNNMB members plant small American flags into the sand of Omaha Beach.
PNNMB members plant small American flags into the sand of Omaha Beach.
Band Director Shawn Smith hands out flags to the band members.
Band Director Shawn Smith hands out flags to the band members.
PNNMB members carefully fold the American flag.
PNNMB members carefully fold the American flag, given to them at UNC Charlotte by 49er alumni and Congressman Richard Hudson.
Omaha Beach, France.
Omaha Beach, France. On this anniversary of D-Day, it’s not hard to imagine this beach crowded with soldiers, tanks and ships.