After viewing the American cemetery, we went to the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery.

We walked onto the grounds of the cemetery which were immaculately kept.

There were red flowers between each tombstone. The sight of all the Canadian soldiers who died to protect freedom was a very moving event for us.

We walked through the cemetery looking at the individual tombstones and saw something quite interesting. Placed on some of the tombstones, were coins or other small tokens. These small tokens or coins are left by visitors to indicate that someone has visited that particular grave.

We saw lots of the grave markers with coins or other small tokens. That was something that drew out raw emotions from us and touched our hearts deeply.

In the center of the cemetery, there was the cross of sacrifice monument.

We walked through the cemetery and read some of the names of fallen soldiers. The age of the soldier was inscribed on the grave marker.

We were saddened by the number of soldiers who were in their late teens or early twenties. So many young soldiers sacrificed their lives for freedom.

Going to the Canadian War Cemetery was very moving and emotional. It was something that will stay with us throughout our lives.

“Au revoir et bonne journée”