St. Michael, Patron Saint of Paratroopers
"Saint Michael the Archangel, Patron Saint of Paratroopers, defend us in battle, be our defense against wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou O Prince of the heavenly hosts; by the divine power; thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen." In and around the small village of St. Mere Eglise, France became the landing spot of the 82nd Airborne Division in the early morni