Don's Plaque Dedication
Utah Beach Museum near Ste. Marie du Monte, France: Now the permanent home of Don's Plaque honoring the young men who stormed these shores, 6 June 1944. Mr. Charles de Vallavieille, Custodian.

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Speech by Don in appreciation and thanks to all for their part in creating and donating the plaque to memorialize those who gave all and to those who survived.

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Don Burgett formally unveils the plaque of parachute silk, 24 May 2008.

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Don pointing to the 506 Rgt. patch and the 101st Screaming Eagle.

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Plaque dedicated to all who gave of themselves in the name of freedom.

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Mr. Charles de Vallavivieille, Paul Woodage, owner of "Battlebus Tours," the best tour system in Normandy and the Mayor of Ste. Marie du Monte, pose following the dedication.

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Jan Ploeg and friend Angela, with Don. Jan is the originator of the of the plaque to record Don's writings that honor the young hero warriors of WWII.

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Mark Bando, long time friend visits as Don signs copies of his books.

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Group photo with: Don B., Paul W., Mark,B. Mr. C. de Vallavieille, Raphael, Jan and John.

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Mr. Charles de Vallavieille and Don B. partake refreshments while chatting.

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Long time friends: Mayor Hamchin of Angoville au Plain and Don visit while Don signs a book for the Mayor.

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Quickpost this image to Myspace, Digg, Facebook, and others!Speech by Don in appreciation and thanks to all for their part in creating and donating the plaque to memorialize those who gave all and to those who survived.

Quickpost this image to Myspace, Digg, Facebook, and others!Don Burgett formally unveils the plaque of parachute silk, 24 May 2008.

Quickpost this image to Myspace, Digg, Facebook, and others!Don pointing to the 506 Rgt. patch and the 101st Screaming Eagle.

Quickpost this image to Myspace, Digg, Facebook, and others!Plaque dedicated to all who gave of themselves in the name of freedom.

Quickpost this image to Myspace, Digg, Facebook, and others!Mr. Charles de Vallavivieille, Paul Woodage, owner of "Battlebus Tours," the best tour system in Normandy and the Mayor of Ste. Marie du Monte, pose following the dedication.

Quickpost this image to Myspace, Digg, Facebook, and others!Jan Ploeg and friend Angela, with Don. Jan is the originator of the of the plaque to record Don's writings that honor the young hero warriors of WWII.

Quickpost this image to Myspace, Digg, Facebook, and others! Mark Bando, long time friend visits as Don signs copies of his books.

Quickpost this image to Myspace, Digg, Facebook, and others!Group photo with: Don B., Paul W., Mark,B. Mr. C. de Vallavieille, Raphael, Jan and John.

Quickpost this image to Myspace, Digg, Facebook, and others!Mr. Charles de Vallavieille and Don B. partake refreshments while chatting.

Quickpost this image to Myspace, Digg, Facebook, and others!Long time friends: Mayor Hamchin of Angoville au Plain and Don visit while Don signs a book for the Mayor.

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