The monument park was opened to the general public on the eightieth anniversary 12 months of the D-Day invasion, serving as a tribute to the selfless sacrifice of NCDU and S&R service members within the D-Day invasion.
Throughout his remarks, Davids mentioned the braveness and grit displayed by the boys whose surveillance and beach-clearing efforts contributed to the D-Day invasion, underscoring the enduring significance of world alliances in reaching widespread targets.
“As we dedicate this park, we salute the courageous NCDU service members and S&Rs, forefathers of Naval Particular Warfare, for his or her service and sacrifice, mentioned Davids. “This monument will carry ahead their legacy, guaranteeing their tales encourage future generations to cherish and defend the liberties we maintain expensive.”
Overlooking the shores of Omaha Seaside, the monument tells the story of the NCDU and S&Rs groups via maps, historic panels, and artifacts.
The monument’s heart incorporates a Dwelling Seaside with a hedgehog barrier. This barrier was a typical impediment cleared by the NCDUs throughout the D-Day invasion. The seashore is surrounded by sand from world areas the place NSW service members have educated, fought, and died. The sand was unfold across the hedgehog by NSW service members and the family and friends of NCDU service members and S&Rs.
Earlier than the monument’s dedication, Davids and NSW Power Grasp Chief Walter Dittmar paid their respects on the NCDU and S&R gravesites within the Normandy American Cemetery and Monument. This cemetery, the place over 9,000 American service members are interred, honors those that fell throughout the Normandy invasion from June 6 to August 30, 1944.
Naval Particular Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime particular operations drive, uniquely positioned to increase the Fleet’s attain and achieve and keep entry for the Joint Power in competitors and battle.
