Eisenhower in Grosverner Square

There ought not be a prouder moment for Americans in London than the sight of the monument honoring Presdient Dwight D. Eisenhower. Next to the American Embassey at Grosverner Square rises the figure of Gen. Eisenhower, leader of Alllied Forces against one of the world's most formidable enemies.

Challenged. Matched. Defeated.

Only 60 or so years ago the future of the world was in jeopardy. Can you believe that?! We grieve about the war in Iraq and some sweat over the fear of terrorists occasionally targetting a few hundred folks in isolated incidents; imagine an enemy around every corner, and what seemed like a never-ending wave of tanks, bombers, and soldiers conquering France, breaking down the door in Russia, and relentlessy bombing the city of London. Entire cities were destroyed and death tolls were in the millions.

Gen. Eisenhower rose to the occasion and guided the armies of the freedom-loving world to victory in one of the greatest of wars in history.

If I never return again to pay proper thanks:

Mr. Eisenhower, thank you.