This year we return to the Bedford/Lynchburg Area for the 2025 Leftwich Reunion on October 17-19, 2025. Hotel will be at the Hilton Garden Inn Lynchburg. (click on hotel name for reservation instructions). Click here for reunion registration.
Itinerary
Friday, October 17, 2025:
Reunion Registration: 5:00 pm in Hilton Garden Inn Lobby.
Dinner: At the hotel or any of the nearby restaurants of your choice.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Meet and Greet – at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel.
Saturday, October 18, 2025:
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel (included).
8:30 am—10:00am – Business Meeting, Recognition of Special Guests and Presentation of Awards
11:00 am – 1 pm: Tour of D-Day Memorial, Bedford, VA
1pm—3pm Lunch on your own.
3pm—5 pm: Bedford Boys Tribute Center in Green’s Drugstore, Bedford, VA. Honoring their sacrifice and the Legacy they left behind. This visit will include viewing of 45 minute film about the Bedford Boys
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Delicious Banquet and our Evening Program at the Hilton Garden Inn Lynchburg
Sunday, October 19, 2025:
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel (included).
The above schedule of activities may be changed where needed.
Hotel reservation deadline of September 18, 2024, is a firm date for room reservations and for sending registration forms to Nancy Jay, Treasurer,4305 Hyridge Drive, Austin, TX 78759
More about the D-Day Memorial:
Located in Bedford, Virginia, the National D-Day Memorial honors the bravery and sacrifice of Allied forces during the June 6, 1944, Normandy invasion. Bedford holds a unique place in history as the town that sustained the highest per capita D-Day losses in the United States, making it a fitting home for this solemn tribute.
The memorial features an English garden, an invasion tableau, and the prominent Overlord Arch, symbolically recreating the D-Day journey from planning to battle to victory. These elements guide visitors through the stages of Operation Overlord, evoking the intense experiences of those who fought.
Visitors can explore the 88-acre site, which includes evocative sculptures, plaques, and a reflective pool, all designed to deepen understanding of the D-Day operation. Guided tours and educational programs are available, offering insights into the events that shaped the course of World War II.
Open year-round, the National D-Day Memorial is a must-visit for history enthusiasts and those looking to honor the legacy of the Greatest Generation. Plan your visit to this significant site in Bedford, VA, and experience a moving tribute to heroism and freedom.