100 Year Old WWII Veteran To Get Married Where Troops Landed On D-Day
Big shout-out to the men and women who have served our country and those who are currently fighting to keep our country free. Thank you for your service. A 100-year-old…
ARROMANCHES LES BAINS, FRANCE – JUNE 05: Military re-enactors take their vehicles on Gold Beach at Arromanche ahead of tomorrow’s D-Day commemorations on June 05, 2023 in Arromanches Les Bains, France. Tomorrow marks the 79th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, in an operation to liberate France from occupation by Nazi Germany, a pivotal moment in the war. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Big shout-out to the men and women who have served our country and those who are currently fighting to keep our country free. Thank you for your service. A 100-year-old World War II veteran is getting married to his beautiful 96-year-old fiance in the very spot that troops landed on D-Day.
You need to meet Harold Terens, who is set to marry 96-year-old Jeanne Swerlin this summer. They are making it happen near Normandy during the 80th anniversary of France's liberation from the Nazis by American troops.
WhereTroops Landed On D-Day, Now A Wedding Spot
Here's Harold and Jeanne from our friends at The Associated Press. You can read their full story there!
Scroll down to see some of the Toby Keith fan memories XTU Nation has submitted.
It was announced on the morning of February 6th of the passing of the legendary Toby Keith. We found out from the family on his Instagram account. It reads "Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time." See the post below, the comments on the post are ones of shock and sadness from his many, many Toby Keith fans.
Share Your Toby Keith Fan Memories With Us
Want to be included in this gallery? Click the link to submit the memories you have of either meeting Toby, seeing him in concert, or just listening to his music. This is another way we can keep his memory and his music alive.
Toby Keith's Battle
It was reported that he was battling stomach cancer. We learned of the diagnosis in June of 2022. Toby even went on The Today Show to update fans as to how he was doing back in November of 2023.
The country singer performed in Las Vegas during the National Finals Rodeo, those dates were December 10, 11 and 14th. All three nights were sold out. According to his website, he did not have any planned performances after those dates.
Here he was in September of 2023 at the People's Choice Award. Despite going through this wicked battle, he is crushing it looking great at the end of last year.
(Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
His Last Social Media Post
Before the announcement that his family made on social media, he made one last post the day before his passing. That of him on stage. Toby Keith fans flooded the comments with "so glad he's back" wishes, very much deserved.
This is how we will remember this legend.
Here are the Toby Keith fan memories XTU Nation has submitted.
Michael C. from Medford, NJ
Photo courtesy of Michael C."My wife and I were at the last country concert at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. WXTU was broadcasting live from Bullies. They announced that Toby Keith's new album was coming out the next week. I blurted out "I Love Toby Keith". Someone from the radio station overheard me and invited me and my wife to come to WXTU to meet Toby Keith in person. The radio station was so gracious. They had a man making omelettes for everyone and then after breakfast."
Ellen F. from Hatboro, PA
Photo courtesy of Ellen F.August 2006 - "Toby couldn't have been nicer to both of us. He spent a good bit of time with my son and that meant the world to me. The concert was amazing."
Lynne K. from Downingtown, PA
Photo courtesy of Lynne K."As a Military Mom, it was so special to me when Toby invited all the vets in the audience up on the stage with him to sing 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue'"
Michelle O. from Bristol, PA
Photo courtesy of Michelle O. of Bristol"My son was wearing his Red Solo Cup shirt and is a huge fan of Toby. We ended up sitting front row at his concert in AC 2 years ago. He was thrilled to get a pick and a signed solo cup. What a memorable moment." This was her son's first concert.
Toby Keith and Andie Summers
Photo courtesy of Andie SummersAndie Summers relflects on the special relationship Toby had with the Delaware Valley. <a rel="noopener">Click here to watch here talking about Toby on 6ABC.</a>
Barb S. from Allentown, PA
Photo courtesy of Barb S."Toby was in Allentown, PA signing his bottles of mezcal. Very friendly guy."
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