D-Day Heroes Take Center Stage at San Diego’s Most Moving Celebration

Seven incredible D-Day veterans are making downtown San Diego their headquarters for one unforgettable evening.

The SoCal French-American Chamber of Commerce is bringing these living legends together for an 80th-anniversary tribute that promises to give attendees goosebumps—a remarkable moment in history open to the entire community.

D-Day veterans at D-Day in San Diego

A Night of Living History

These extraordinary veterans, aged 98 to 104, will share their firsthand accounts of the Normandy landings with attendees.

Clayton B. Baum, Bill Becker, Andre Chappaz, Maxim J. Gurney, Betty Rosevear, Peter S. Sanzo, and Calvin Shiner are more than just names—they’re heroes who’ve recently returned from the beaches of Normandy thanks to the Best Defense Foundation and Delta.

A Toast to Freedom

The Intercontinental San Diego’s gorgeous bayfront setting, with the USS Midway as a backdrop, serves as the perfect venue for this celebration of Franco-American friendship.

Guests will mix and mingle with impressive attendees, including Adrien Frier, the Consul General of France in Los Angeles, while enjoying refreshments and taking in the million-dollar harbor views.

And because every great event needs a cherry on top, Delta’s throwing in two round-trip tickets to Paris for one lucky attendee, while the Intercontinental’s offering up a dreamy night’s stay. Talk about French-American relations in style!

D-Day in San Diego with D-Day veterans

See you there!

D-Day in San Diego kicks off November 6, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Intercontinental San Diego (901 Bayfront Ct).

Tickets are $30 for non-members and $10 for Chamber members. This rare chance to meet D-Day veterans and be part of an extraordinary celebration of heroism isn’t one to miss.

Click here to secure your spot at this once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

See you there, San Diego!

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Event Details
  • Start Date
    November 6, 2024 5:30 pm
  • End Date
    November 6, 2024 7:30 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Venue
    • InterContinental San Diego
  • Address
    901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tickets
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