French Legion of Honor

[weldnspectre]

my dad is on that memorial

[joew761]

God bless the French government for aknowledging our WWII Vets for liberating their country!

[csskid]

as much as i believe that the legion is a bit stuck up, and is more known for their beautiful defeats then their accomplishments (i say that in respect not as an insult) they fight with honor and never back down

[joew761]

thank you! it was such a moving ceremony replete with loved ones, well wishers, dignitaries, veteran groups, boy scouts - it appeared that the entire town of dunbar and surrounding communities were there that special day.

[sparky577]

"They gave their lives for a country which was not theirs, but for an idea that was theirs and ours, freedom." - The Honorary Consul of France, Jean-Pierre Collet.

[ThomasCorsica]

of course, 100 nationalities...

[Hastingsboy10892]

i dont know too much about the french legions, i just saw some discovery show about them. is it true that the legion is made up of men from all round the world?

[csskid]

yes. i think it started in the 1700's when there were former soldiers from other countries that were basically causing trouble around france. so someone came up with the idea of putting their skills to use and so they would actually benefit the country.

[DejanDjukicPozega]

nice video