Plaskett Joins Congressional Delegation to Normandy for D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration

Bipartisan delegation including Congresswoman Plaskett commemorates D-Day's 80th anniversary in normandy, honoring heroes and upholding democratic values

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett is part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation that traveled to Normandy, France this week to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.

The delegation, which includes veterans and their families, active duty service members, and various government and military officials, as well as foreign dignitaries, will participate in the commemorative ceremonies on Thursday, June 6.

Ms. Plaskett expressed her deep respect and gratitude towards the servicemen and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, highlighting the significant contributions of Virgin Islanders during World War II. “It is my honor to pay homage to the men and women who serve in the armed forces especially those Virgin Islanders who, despite their second-class status, answered the call during World War II to defend our democracy and those who continue to defend America’s best values and support the efforts of other nations to do the same,” she stated.