World Leaders Honor D-Day Veterans-- Part 2: The Queen's Remarks

Queen Elizabeth II went on to say:  "The heroism, courage and sacrifice of those who lost their lives will never be forgotten.  It is with humility and pleasure, on behalf of the entire country -- indeed the whole free world -- that I say to you all, thank you."

Several hundred World War II veterans attended the ceremony in Portsmouth, the English port city from where many of the troops embarked for Normandy on June 5, 1944.

Many will recreate the journey. with less danger and more comfort, by crossing the Channel by ship to Normandy overnight.  They will attend commemorations Thursday in Bayeux, the first major town liberated by Allied troops after D-Day.