Paratrooper Stained Glass Window
Details:
This window is visible on the northwest wall of the church. Commemorative Object This stained glass window depicts planes and paratroopers dropping into the burning city of Sainte-Mère-Église alongside the image of the Virgin Mary. French text is featured at the base of the window.
The window was designed in 1945 by a local artist named Paul Renaud who was 14 years old when the paratroopers landed and 16 years old when he drew the sketch for a window made by Gabriel Loire in the village of Chartres.
Monument Text:
Ce vitrail a été exécuté avec le concours de Paul Renaud et Sainte-Mère a la mémoire de ceux qui par leur courage, et par leur sacrifice ont libéré Sainte-Mère-Église et la France.
This stained glass was completed with the participation of Paul Renaud and Sainte-Mère, for the memory of those who, with their courage and sacrifice, liberated Sainte-Mère-Église and France.
Commemorates:
Units:
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Normandy Invasion