An 89-year-old British veteran escaped from a nursing home and appeared at a memorial ceremony in Normandy, France.

The story is spreading, so we think we will share it. Bernard Jordan, an 89-year-old Normandy veteran, has been living in a nursing home. He wants to go to Normandy to attend the 70th anniversary celebration. There are conflicting reports that the nursing home does not allow him to leave or give him a ride to France. He didn't come back that night. He only brought a military uniform, and it is said that he also wore a medal of courage below. When the staff of Hof Sanatorium realized that he was missing on Thursday night, the veteran had checked into a hotel in Waireham, Normandy. The staff of the sanatorium called the police and everyone was busy looking for him.

A friend called them that night and told them that Bernard was on a long-distance bus to France with other veterans. Bernard Jordan is determined to attend this ceremony, even for the last time.

Accompanied by other veterans, Mr. Jordan, who served in the Royal Navy during the "Overlord" operation in June 1944, was able to fulfill his promise and pay tribute to those who never came back.

He stayed in France for only one day, got a cabin on the return ferry at Brittany Ferry and was treated like a VIP. When the former Royal Navy officer arrived in Portsmouth on the cross-channel ferry this morning, he said, "I think I will have some trouble in the nursing home, but it's worth it."

He was welcomed by the heroes when he came home.

We salute you, Bernard.

He said he was determined to attend next year. I hope he will! "

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