On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, many prominent Nevada politicians paid tribute to the military personnel who stormed the beaches of Normandy on social media.
"Today, we honor the 80th anniversary of D-Day, remembering the heroes who stormed the beaches of Normandy and forever changed the course of history. Their sacrifice and bravery will never be forgotten," said Governor Joe Lombardo on X.
"80 years ago, American soldiers and the Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, laying the foundation for our victory in World War II," said Senator Catherine Cortez Masto on X. "We must always remember and honor the sacrifices of these heroes, because without them, we may not have our freedom today."
Senator Jacky Rosen also marked the day.
"It's been 80 years since Allied forces changed the course of history when they landed on the beaches of Normandy & liberated Europe from evil," said Rosen on X. "Today, we honor the heroic American servicemembers who fought to ensure freedom around the world."
"On this 80th Anniversary of D-Day, I reflect back on my visit to Normandy and the gravesite of First Lt. Brigido Gonzalez, a Nevadan who gave his life in the pursuit of freedom," said Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford. "May God bless his soul and those of all the men and women who fought for freedom that day."
In an extensive statement on X, former Nevada Governor and current University of Nevada, Reno president Brian Sandoval said "One of the momentous days in the history of our nation occurred during World War II on June 6, 1944, when troops from the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada landed on the beaches of France. 'D-Day' signaled the beginning of the Allied push into occupied Western Europe and ultimately the defeat of Nazi Germany," said Sandoval. "Among the more than 160,000 Allied soldiers spread across five beaches that morning were several University graduates, including a 22-year-old Lieutenant named Jack Streeter. Lt. Streeter was a 1943 graduate of the University as well as Sparks High School. Once Jack Streeter arrived on Omaha Beach as part of the legendary First Infantry Division, also known as “The Big Red One,” he would go on to become Nevada’s most decorated World War II veteran, receiving five Purple Hearts, five Silver Stars and two Bronze Stars. He would rise to the rank of captain by war’s end, and then go on to become one of Northern Nevada’s most respected public and civic-minded figures, which included his service as Washoe County District Attorney. The University is proud of all of our veterans and to those who participated in D-Day 80 years ago, we wish to express our sincere thanks. It was a day that changed the world forever."
"On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we honor the thousands of brave men who stormed the beaches of Normandy and saved the free world. May we never forget their sacrifices," said Representative Mark Amodei on X.
Sam Brown, frontrunner for the Nevada GOP nomination for Senate, also spoke on the day's importance on social media.
"As we remember and celebrate the commitment of the Greatest Generation on this 80th anniversary of D-Day, may we be inspired and challenged to rise up and lead for a greater USA and a better world," said Brown on X.
