Bill White, Retired Intrepid President and CEO of Constellations Group at the Normandy American Cemetery for Official Wreath Laying Ceremony

Bill White, Retired Intrepid President and CEO of Constellations Group at
the Normandy American Cemetery for Official Wreath Laying Ceremony

(1888PressRelease) Bill White is currently Chairman and CEO of Constellations Group a NYC
strategic relationship development firm whose mission cornerstone is to advocate for causes
important to our nation's military, veterans and their families.
(1888PressRelease) New York, NY - Bill White, Chairman and CEO of Constellations Group
and Retired Intrepid President, recently joined forces with the American Battle Monuments
Commission Superintendent, the Honorable Hans Hooker, at the Normandy American Cemetery
for an official wreath laying to honor the 9,387 killed in action during the D-Day invasion.

Bill White attended the official ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery earlier this
month with his life partner, Bryan Eure and Bryan's parents, Donna and Joe Eure from Atlanta.
All were deeply honored and humbled to be with the extraordinary patriots who administer the
cemetery.

The commemorative wreath that was laid by Bill White featured a red white and blue ribbon
which Bill had inscribed, "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND FOR OUR
FREEDOMS. WE OWE YOU OUR ETERNAL GRATITUDE." Prior to the wreath laying the
US National Anthem was played, following the placement of the wreath of beautiful summer
flowers, a gun salute and taps were played. Several hundred visitors took part in viewing the
brief ceremony.

Following the official ceremony, Superintendent Hans Hooker, an Army combat wounded
veteran, led Bill White and guests, spending almost two hours with them in the cemetery. "We
learned so much about the history of the battle, imagined the treacherous conditions experienced
by our troops, heard of their unspeakable courage, heroism and bravery exhibited in support of
defeating the Nazi regime," noted Bill White.

The Normandy American cemetery is located in Colleville-sur-Mer on a bluff overlooking the
eastern end of Omaha Beach, known as "Bloody Omaha" after the D-Day invasion which began
on June 4, 1944. White said on his visit to honor and reflect upon the 'ultimate sacrifice' that was
made sixty seven years ago, "It was truly a life changing event and worth every minute
regardless of how long a distance it is from where most people are when they visit France. I wish
we could have spent the day there. They have an amazing new visitor center too. It is worth
making the time and if one can go with their family, to remember these men, to honor them, and
to stop and say thank you. To spend some time among them, these giants among men, ordinary
men turned heroes, patriots and indeed the people who have given us our freedom. We owe them
and their families so very much."

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Bill White urges us all to never forget the 9,387 killed in action during the D-Day invasion and
all those who have served, died, been wounded or scarred in some way in service of our nation.

About Bill White

Bill White has dedicated his career to honoring and supporting our nation's military personnel,
veterans and their families. Bill White retired after 20 years as President of the Intrepid Sea, Air
& Space Museum and currently serves on the boards of Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Intrepid
Relief Fund.

For additional information, contact:
Violeta Prelvukaj
Constellations Group
1 Penn Plaza, Suite 3600
New York, NY 10119
212-786-7417
vp ( @ ) constellationsgroup dot com
http://constellationsgroup.com/
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