AIBU to think there is something a bit 'wrong' about the D-Day commemorations

[KittyC4]

I really cannot put my finger on exactly what it is. However, there just seems to be something really wrong about the way the Normandy Landings are being commemorated.

I have utter respect for the veterans and I can share the sense of loss for all the people (military and civilians) who lost their lives on both sides. Yet, the whole public spectacle of the events seems to be at odds with theme of remembrance.

It could be that the context of Brexit, President Trump's visit and the Anglocentric focus of the events is making me interpret the events as a sad reflection of this country's obsession with past 'glories', but am I the only person to feel there is just something wrong about the way this event is being 'remembered'?

"coldwarenigma"

Going by the 18-30 yeas olds and a little older that I know, they would fall apart. They wouldn't cope at all.

I agree

I was watching a highlights programme, and thought Sheridan's Smith's somewhat jaunty rendition of We'll Meet Again clashed with the very poignant readings just before.

Anglocentric? In England?
Imagine.

Op,well done,words fail me at your unpleasant words.

Trumps speech wasn't his speech. It was Eisenhowers speech. I think the veterans would have loved hearing some old 40s songs sung live. I don't really like those songs, but it wasn't for me. It was for people who won't be here to tell their stories at the 100th anniversary. Every time I switched on, I saw hundreds of graves of young people. I didn't think it was celebratory in tone. I found it very moving.