“The Ninety-Nine Remembered”

In the quiet of Ver-sur-Mer’s embrace,
Where waves whisper tales of valour and grace,
Ninety-nine names, once lost in the mist,
Now rise to the roll—no longer dismissed.

On Gold Beach’s edge, where history was sown,
They stand with their comrades, the known and unknown;
From blood-soaked sands their courage still calls,
Each name now remembered on honour’s proud walls.

Through darkness and storm, through fire and fear,
They gave all they had so others stand here;
A tribute to those who fate could not spare,
Their stories now carried on Normandy’s air.

Now families walk where their loved ones are named,
No longer forgotten, no longer unnamed;
With flowers and whispers, with pride and with tears,
They honour their memory across the years.

A memorial standing in silence and light,
We hold to your legacy, steadfast and bright;
Your names shall endure, your sacrifice true—
Forever remembered. We stand here for you.

— Paul Baldry (LongJohn)

In the tranquil embrace of Ver-sur-Mer, where the sea whispers secrets of the past, Standing Tall at Normandy emerges as a heartfelt tribute to the once-forgotten 99. These brave soldiers, absent for decades through oversight, now take their rightful place beside their comrades. Each stanza reflects the valour and sacrifice of those who stormed Gold Beach, ensuring that families and a nation can finally honour their names, their lives, and their legacy.

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