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 New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 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. 
