Charles Shay, D-Day Medic Honored in France, Dies at 101

Charles Shay, a U.S. Army medic who rescued soldiers on D-Day, has died at the age of 101. Shay was 19 years old during the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. He served on Omaha Beach, one of the invasion's most fiercely defended sectors. There, he repeatedly risked his life to treat and evacuate wounded American troops. After the war, Shay maintained a strong connection to France. He moved there permanently in 2018 and became a familiar figure at memorial ceremonies. Shay dedicated his later years to honoring the history and fallen soldiers of the Normandy landings. His passing was announced by the French region of Normandy, which did not provide a cause of death. Shay is remembered as a symbol of the Allied sacrifice that helped liberate Europe during World War II.