On June 6, 1944, Allied Forces launched an all-out naval, air and land assault on Nazi-occupied France. It was a decisive turning point in WW2. On that day in history, Mr. Jim Cleremont was aboard the USS Herndon, the first US Destroyer arriving to Normandy that was positioned off Omaha Beach during the invasion. In today's special Duck Season Somewhere podcast episode, Mr. Cleremont recalls growing up in Minnesota, joining the Navy, and his time in service. He recalls what he remembers from the USS Herndon before, during and after the battle, and tells about revisiting Normandy in 2014. In his book The World's Greatest Generation, Tom Brokaw argues that these Americans fought not for fame and recognition, but because it was the "right thing to do." Mr. Cleremont is one such American patriot, describing who he believes to be the true heroes. A sobering reminder preceding the 77th anniversary of D-Day.

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