TOPICS: D-Day National D-Day Memorial Normandy Commemoration World War II veterans Glenn Youngkin Bob Slaughter Bedford

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va (WSET)-- — June marks the 81st anniversary of the storming of Normandy, also known as D-Day.

To mark the occasion, the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford will be hosting a commemoration ceremony on Friday.

In addition to top Virginia military officials, people in attendance will also hear from Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Special guests include multiple World War II veterans whom guests will have the honor of interacting with.

"I really hope that in addition to hearing their stories and seeing that veteran roll call during the ceremony that they just have an opportunity to shake a hand, hear a story personally, to really reflect on what

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