The calm before the storm. Pointe du Hoc. The most dangerous mission on D-Day, according to Omar Bradley. 225 men will fight here late tonight, US time. 77 will be killed, and more than 140 will be wounded.
It's D Day. 4,427 Allied soldiers died today so that generations not even born, like mine, could grow up in freedom. See more at https://t.co/EEg00P06y6
Heaven Birthday, Bud Grant 🕯️
The legendary, ever-stoic, winningest head coach of the Minnesota #Vikings
11 Division Titles
One NFL Championship
Three NFC Championships
Born 99 years ago today
#Skol
@Vikings From catching footballs on the field to catching bass fish on the lakes, Jake Reed, @RandyMoss, and @criscarter80 will always be 3Deep, the legendary Minnesota Vikings trio. We were winners then and we’re still winners now. Brotherhood, legacy, and memories that last far beyond the game. #skol
What started as a trip to talk to the rookies ended with a Ring of Honor surprise.
A well-deserved recognition after a legendary career for @AdrianPeterson.
My uncle, Captain Wylder Modine, was a real B-17 "Flying Fortress" pilot during WWII. After returning from a bombing mission, he got hit by anti-aircraft fire and almost had his right arm taken off. He had his crew bail, but his co-pilot was shot up really bad and couldn’t parachute, so my uncle, with one arm, landed the heavily damaged B-17 in a field behind enemy lines. He was awarded the Air Medal and Purple Heart. I talked with him before making MEMPHIS BELLE in 1989. He gave me his dress uniform to wear in the film and said, “when you put that on, don't disrespect it.”