Walk Among Heroes
‘Walk Among Heroes’ is a podcast that presents real stories from the bravest men and women in the world, real military heroes. Jeff Wells, Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, hosts military heroes, as they tell their stories, unedited, and in their own words. From the sights, sounds, and smells of combat, to their secrets for a long and successful life, these Veterans tell all. This podcast is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about our nation’s history, and most importantly, wants to understand the intimate details of those who fought to provide us with the greatest privilege in the world, freedom. Wars are not won by generals standing in front of maps. They are won by the men on the ground, fighting through near-impossible odds to ensure our liberty will never falter. Unlike other podcasts that focus on higher-level military history, ‘Walk Among Heroes’ brings you stories and perspectives from those closest to the battles: the Ground-Pounders, G.I.’s, Dog Faces, Doughboys, Grunts, Sailors, Flyboys, Squids, Frogmen, Devil Dogs, Leathernecks, and others who were on the ground, in the arena, fighting for our great nation. Hear their stories and perspectives as ‘Walk Among Heroes’ strives to ensure they are never forgotten. A new episode will be released every Tuesday. To check out more stories from our great heroes, visit walkamongheroes.org.
Walk Among Heroes
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 34: Maurice Renaud (Son of Alexandre Renaud, Mayor of Sainte-Mer-Eglise (first French city liberated during World War II)
Episode 34 features a short conversation with Maurice Renaud, son of Alexandre Renaud, the mayor of Sainte-mer-Eglise (SME) during World War II. SME was the first town liberated by paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division early in the morning on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Maurice's mother, Simone Renaud, is known as the 'Mother of Normandy,' as she made it her mission to identify and care for the graves of fallen American soldiers.
Maurice is President of the AVA (Friends of American Veterans), responsible for planning the D-Day events each year in SME, as well as preserving the history of that fateful day.