Son of Medal of Honor winner speaks at National D-Day Memorial about father’s legacy Clark Palmer July 4, 2017 1 minute read The son of a World War II Medal of Honor winner who’s life inspired an Oscar nominated movie, will speak today at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia ranked most patriotic stateNext: Lynchburg police name person of interest in murder of transgender woman Related Stories USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships looking for more volunteers Gene Marrano July 6, 2026 Ain’t Misbehavin’ – a musical revue – celebrates the life of jazz legend “Fats” Waller at Dumas Theatre Gene Marrano July 6, 2026 Vinton teen dies following crash on I-81 Web Staff July 6, 2026
The son of a World War II Medal of Honor winner who’s life inspired an Oscar nominated movie, will speak today at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. 
