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Episode 266 – Many Voices One Community with Maurice Renaud
In this powerful episode of Many Voices One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson Mathews welcomes Maurice Renaud, son of Simone Renaud—the beloved “Mother of Normandy.” Maurice shares the extraordinary legacy of his parents: his father, mayor of Sainte-Mère-Église, the first town liberated on D-Day, and his mother, whose compassion and tireless devotion honored the thousands of American soldiers who sacrificed their lives in France.
From tending graves and writing hundreds of letters to grieving families in the U.S., to forging friendships with General Eisenhower and generations of veterans, Simone Renaud became a lasting symbol of gratitude and remembrance. Maurice continues that mission today as president of the Friends of American Veterans in Normandy, ensuring younger generations never forget the price of freedom.
This episode is a heartfelt journey through history, family, and the enduring bonds between France and the United States—a reminder of why memory matters and why honoring sacrifice is essential to protecting democracy.