As Locust Valley prepares to host the Remembrance Bowl and discuss the historical significance of the D-Day invasion in the classroom, one mini-documentary is a must watch for district families. Henry Roosevelt’s “Sixth of June” tells the story of the beginning on the liberation of France through veterans who lived through it. Through the story, we see how their sacrifices gave opportunity for generations of people, like those in our sister city Sainte-Mere-Eglise, to live freely.
“In this small place, there are probably more American flags flown than any other piece of real estate in the United States at any day of the year,” D-Day historian and Retired U.S. Army Col. Keith M. Nightingale said.
Go to the website: Sixth of June Film (sixofjune.com) to view the film. The film will also be screened the week of the Remembrance Bowl. Parental discretion is advised, as the film is intended for mature audiences.