At Juno Beach and in Ottawa, Canadians Mark D-Day

Richard Rohmer, centre, 100, one of the most decorated Canadian veterans, is shown at the Government of Canada ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, at Juno Beach, in Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, June 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Canadians, including the prime minister and military veterans, gathered at ceremonies in Normandy and Ottawa on June 6 to mark the 80th anniversary of one of the most important days in World War II.

Thirteen Canadian veterans who survived the battle on that very beach sat in the front row dressed in their military uniforms.