09/22/2026
KEN HAY MBE, THE D-DAY WARRIOR WHO NEVER STOPPED TELLING THEIR STORIES
On September 20, 2026, the world lost a British D-Day veteran, Ken Hay MBE, who passed away at the age of 101. He was not only a World War II veteran, but also a man who dedicated years of his life to ensuring that younger generations would not forget the history of war. 🎖🇬🇧
Ken Hay served with the 4th Dorset Regiment and participated in the D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944. During the war, he was taken prisoner and endured immense hardship, including a long march of approximately 1,000 miles before being released.
After the war, his struggle continued in a different form. Known to his students as “Grandad Ken,” he regularly visited schools to share true stories of war, sacrifice, courage, and the importance of maintaining peace. For his community service, he was awarded an MBE and received the Legion of Honor from France.
Today, her voice may have fallen silent, but her story will live on through those who heard it. 101 years of life, an extraordinary war journey, and a legacy that will always be remembered.
🕊️ REST IN PEACE, KEN HAY MBE
D-Day Veteran • Prisoner of War Survivor • “Grandad Ken”
🇬🇧 Never Forgotten.