World War II Veteran Alfred Bucci signs a copy of his photograph that Alain Lerock requested back in 2013. Lerock, a Belgian native, wrote a letter to Carroll and requested a photograph as a memento. Lerock, who hoped to meet Carroll, brought the photograph to the Carre de Choux (Cabbage Patch) Ceremony, Carentan, France, June 2, 2017. This ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history, and highlights the ' steadfast commitment to European allies and partners. Overall, approximately 400 se


World War II Veteran Alfred Bucci signs a copy of his photograph that Alain Lerock requested back in 2013. Lerock, a Belgian native, wrote a letter to Carroll and requested a photograph as a memento. Lerock, who hoped to meet Carroll, brought the photograph to the Carre de Choux (Cabbage Patch) Ceremony, Carentan, France, June 2, 2017. This ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history, and highlights the ' steadfast commitment to European allies and partners. Overall, approximately 400 service members from units in Europe and the are participating in ceremonial D-Day events from May 31 to June 7, 2017. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maria Rachel Melchor, Defense Media Activity-Forward Center Europe)


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