The British flag is flown at half-staff as British

The British flag is flown at half-staff as British Paratroopers from 4th Para Regiment, hold a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each year as a remembrance to the military service members who fought in the effort to liberate Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II on June 6, 1944. The commemoration, which includes ceremonies for the service members who gave their lives during the invasion and airborne operations, allows the countries involved to pay homage to those who fell 68 years ago.