D-Day anniversary: Portsmouth residents express their pride in hometown commemorations
Louis Le Du, from Portsmouth, was with his friends to remember his father and hundreds of others who participated in the D-Day landings in 1944.
The 78-year-old said: ‘My father was part of D-Day. He would have loved to be here and I’m here to keep his memory alive.
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Hide Ad‘I grew up listening to his stories. I wouldn’t have missed this for the world.’
Sporting Union Jack hats and waving flags was Phyllis Cummings and Carol Dent.
Phyllis, 78, from Portsmouth, said: ‘We have come to celebrate the 75th anniversary, support the veterans and to see the Queen.
‘It’s a great honour to be here. We’re so glad it’s in Portsmouth.’
Carol, also 78, from Portsmouth, said: ‘Today is about the veterans.
‘But I think it’s brilliant that Donald Trump is here to represent his country.’