Ken Hay, a veteran of the Normandy landings, has died at the age of 101. Hay gained recognition for his service during the D-Day operations in 1944, where he landed in France as part of the Allied effort to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation. Shortly after the initial landings, Hay was captured by German forces and spent time as a prisoner of war.

Following his return from the war, Hay became a prominent figure in efforts to preserve the history of the conflict. He dedicated significant time in his later years to visiting schools and speaking with students, aiming to ensure that the realities of World War II were understood by younger generations. His passing marks the loss of one of the remaining voices from the D-Day campaign, an event that remains a cornerstone of 20th-century military history. While specific details regarding his final days or funeral arrangements have not been widely publicized, his legacy as an educator and a witness to history is being noted by those who documented his life and service.