June 6th is going to be just another day for most people. So many of the men and women that served during WWII and were part of the D-Day battles are no longer with us, and their memory is fading fast. Many people don’t even remember what D-Day is or why we talk about it.

But take just a moment to reflect and to thank those that served for what they believed in — those that lost their lives, those that survived but are haunted by the bloodied faces of their fallen comrades, and those that faced tremendous odds and uncommon hardships for the common good. If you aren’t familiar with D-Day, take some time to do a search for it online and read a little about one of the most significant and deadliest battles of WWII.

I designed this commemorative poster in honor of the U.S. soldiers that fought on Omaha Beach, but it is also a tribute to every man and woman from every country that was engaged in battle during the final push for victory, no matter what your beachhead was or what country you were from. Over 10,000 American service men lost their lives during this battle. Their average age was just 22. Some were much younger — just out of high school — and they showed an inner courage that helped bring forth the freedoms we enjoy today.

Please take a moment to think of those brave men on this day, and offer thanks to them.