Remembering local heroes on 75th anniversary of D-Day Photo courtesy IMAX Theater Pictured is a portion of a 50-mile stretch of French coastline during the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion. Twelve U.S. soldiers received the Medal of Honor for their actions during the invasion. Heroism prevails after death. Latest Pet adoptions free this month Slip slidin' away Student jailed for threats Silver and Gold Band to play Saturday, Sunday