The World War II Normandy American Cemetary and Memorial is situated on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach and the English Channel. It is located on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetary, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944...the first American cemetary on European soil in World War II.
The cemetary covers one hundred and seventy-two acres and contains the graves of 9,387 American military Dead, most of whom gave their lives during the landings and ensuing operations during and after D-day.
Kyle and her father toured the site during his visit in August of last year (hint, hint Mom and Dad!). For more information on this and other U.S. memorials in Europe please visit the American Battle Monuments Commission. 
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