Donald Trump D-Day Tribute Speech: ‘These Men Ran Through the Fires of Hell’ by Charlie Spiering for Breitbart
President Donald Trump paid tribute to the soldiers who fought on D-Day, as part of the 75th anniversary of the historic battle.
“These men ran through the fires of hell, moved by a force no weapon could destroy: the fierce patriotism of a free, proud and sovereign people,” he said.
The president paid tribute to the over 60 World War II Veterans who were present for the ceremony.
“You are among the greatest Americans who will ever live,” Trump said. “You are the pride of our nation, you are the glory of our republic, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
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Trump recalled stories of individual veterans from the historic fight including Ray Lambert — a medic with four purple hearts and three silver stars who was badly wounded in the D-Day landing operation but survived.
“Ray, the free world salutes you,” Trump said, prompting a standing ovation for the veteran.
Trump paused his speech and walked over to shake Lambert’s hand.
The president also cited the heroic efforts of Captain Joe Dawson who personally took out a machine gun and led his men forward in battle.
He welcomed Private Russell Picket, a soldier armed with a flamethrower who nearly died after the battle.
“Private Picket, you honor us all with your presence,” Trump said.
Trump recalled the heroic effort and struggle against the tyranny of the Nazis and thanked the French for continuing to honor the fallen.
