V-E Day

V-E Day did not end the war in Europe. This is a common misconception. Although many in the United States and England were celebrating, the people of Europe still lived in a war zone. The military continued to fight in all the theaters, especially Germany, and there was talk that now the war was declared over in Europe the many troops still there would have to train to fight a whole new enemy.

The lives of the German citizens, both Jewish and Gentile had lived under such oppression during the Third Reich. That’s why we fought! To save the lives of people who they would never meet!

Yes, sixty-five years later we celebrate the end of the war in Europe, but more importantly we must never forget the lives lost for your freedom and for the freedoms of others.

Two people have died for you, Jesus Christ and the American GI. One dies for your soul, one died for your freedom. – Unknown

Happy V-E Day