My family is originally from the Netherlands and they always talk about how happy and thankful they were when the Allies liberated them. Canadian soldiers are especially close to their hearts. God Bless. :)
My father received a medal for this. He was invited to a class of grade 3 to speak to them. No kidding, but the very 1st question was a little boy asking if he knew Hitler. lol He had an honerary funeral. Couldn't be more proud.
I wasn't around when the war happened or when we were liberated but I have grown up with all the story's from my parents and grandparents. When I see how they look back at the Canadians, Americans, Polish and British liberators I think we have no choice but make sure the victims and survivirs among them will be remembered and honored for ages to come. Thank you Veterans for our Liberty, thank you supercanadiandude for helping to keep the memory alive
I have 2 distant family members buried in Groesbeek among the 8 distant family members buried overseas. (2 in Groesbeek, 1 in Belgium, 3 in France and 2 in Italy) An honor to have them in my family tree. Utmost respect for the deceased and very happy to see how well kept these cemeteries are in their memory. Rest In Peace dear soldiers
I want to personally thank your distant family members for giving their life for the liberty of my country, making it possible for me and my friends to even been born. We really realize how much their help has meant to us, and are very very grateful for their efforts
Dan - Have you heard of the program Faces to Graves? Check out the website - www.facestograves.nl . You can send them a story of your family member buried in any of the 3 Dutch Canadian gravesites. If you scroll down to James Earl Hoover, that's my uncle.
I can’t imagine the feeling of this young man. Geez when my Opoe and I went to a Canadian cemetery it was at request, I can only read who is there: That was my only request when I was asked if I wanted to go. I could not believe how well kept and respectful they are to the Canadian cemeteries. It was something special to see with my own eyes.
I live and grew up around here. Everybody respects the memorials a lot. As kids we went there for school, and talked about the allies. With the boyscouts we went there once every year to lay flowers on Liberation day. The same town has a museum with wax dolls enacting Market Garden and a tank on a pedestal. Kids like me would crawl under the tank when we thought no-one was looking, and we'd end up inside the tank. bunch of 10 year old's talking about how the rust could be bloodstains.. I never fully realized as a kid what it all meant. I am now around the median age of the two thousand six hundred and nineteen men buried there. I still can't imagine what it must have been like to go through war here.
I see it in your eyes young man. You need not say a word, The heart felt emotions and how proud you feel, listening to you speak, I see and felt your emotions and that is because my grandfather was at battle of the bulge WW2 in US Army, Tank Division. How proud we are of him, and miss him dearly. It's good to remember and carry that pride with you always. Never forget, god bless.
Thank you for showing love and respect to our Canadian soldiers that didn't come home. A lot of people don't realize how young most of them were. My father was a sniper for the Canadian Army in WW11. He was 16 when he enlisted, as he lied about his age (as did many others). Respect
Great story. I am glad that young man was able to connect with his heritage.It shows a lot of class and respect.We must never forget the sacrifice that generation made for freedom in Europe.
Deep respect...it's often believed by some folk to be understated how much Britain depended upon brave servicemen from the whole Commonwealth, (or Empire as it was then), just to hang on in those desperate years from 1939 until 1942/3 when Americans started to actively enter the conflict...as a child of the early fifties I understand how this belief has arisen, but I for one freely acknowledge the debt we all owe to the Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders, Indians, West Indians and all the others who bravely fought in a war which didn't immediately (but which would eventually perhaps) involve them... Something similar arises out of the First World War, when even more incredibly most of the Empire wasn't even immediately threatened and yet responded valiantly. Bless you all...your sacrifice most certainly IS recognised by Britons of "a certain generation"...we can only hope to suitably educate the later generations before we go!
this was a sobering experience. i was at the front and i looked back at the top, there was just a red snake along the road. i couldn't even imagine before the trip how big this would be and how many would be there.
Heartfelt thanks... very touching and excellent video. Thank you both. May all who fought for peace in the world Rest in Peace. The very best to you and your family.
My Grandfather was one of the lucky ones But he was wounded twice I told him when i was young i always wanted to travel He told me to see the Netherlands Wear a Canadian patch on your shirt And you will never get lost The views are wonderful But that comes 2nd To the people that live there. Grandfathers Last fight was in Bergen Op Zoom..Last year i followed his path From where he use to live to the Port of Hailfax Where he set sail for England .. Next year will be my trip to the Netherlands ... Ik moet een beetje nederlands leren
I do remember laying flowers on one of the graves when Queen Wilhelmina visited the war memorial, and that terrible day when they entered Groesbeek to free us from this terrible war
Young man, the humility of respect you show gives the son of a liberated Dutch woman hope in a cynical age.
Thanks to all Canadian soldiers who fought for us during WW2
My family is originally from the Netherlands and they always talk about how happy and thankful they were when the Allies liberated them. Canadian soldiers are especially close to their hearts. God Bless. :)
the people of Holland are amazing . they have the right attitude. ww2 is taught in schools and is taught through generations . truly humbling .
My father received a medal for this. He was invited to a class of grade 3 to speak to them. No kidding, but the very 1st question was a little boy asking if he knew Hitler. lol He had an honerary funeral. Couldn't be more proud.
Your Great Grand dad was probably standing there smiling at you young man. I'm sure he is very proud of you. :)
I wasn't around when the war happened or when we were liberated but I have grown up with all the story's from my parents and grandparents. When I see how they look back at the Canadians, Americans, Polish and British liberators I think we have no choice but make sure the victims and survivirs among them will be remembered and honored for ages to come.
Thank you Veterans for our Liberty, thank you supercanadiandude for helping to keep the memory alive
I have 2 distant family members buried in Groesbeek among the 8 distant family members buried overseas. (2 in Groesbeek, 1 in Belgium, 3 in France and 2 in Italy) An honor to have them in my family tree. Utmost respect for the deceased and very happy to see how well kept these cemeteries are in their memory. Rest In Peace dear soldiers
I want to personally thank your distant family members for giving their life for the liberty of my country, making it possible for me and my friends to even been born. We really realize how much their help has meant to us, and are very very grateful for their efforts
Dan - Have you heard of the program Faces to Graves? Check out the website - www.facestograves.nl . You can send them a story of your family member buried in any of the 3 Dutch Canadian gravesites. If you scroll down to James Earl Hoover, that's my uncle.
Dan Lanteigne both my great grandfather and great great uncle died during the invasion of Normandy... thanks for all your family did
Be proud of them, they are heroes, they will be respected and taken care of here for ever.
I can’t imagine the feeling of this young man. Geez when my Opoe and I went to a Canadian cemetery it was at request, I can only read who is there: That was my only request when I was asked if I wanted to go. I could not believe how well kept and respectful they are to the Canadian cemeteries. It was something special to see with my own eyes.
I live and grew up around here. Everybody respects the memorials a lot. As kids we went there for school, and talked about the allies.
With the boyscouts we went there once every year to lay flowers on Liberation day. The same town has a museum with wax dolls enacting Market Garden and a tank on a pedestal. Kids like me would crawl under the tank when we thought no-one was looking, and we'd end up inside the tank. bunch of 10 year old's talking about how the rust could be bloodstains..
I never fully realized as a kid what it all meant.
I am now around the median age of the two thousand six hundred and nineteen men buried there.
I still can't imagine what it must have been like to go through war here.
Our Canadian heroes will always be remembered in Europe. touching video. great to see the younger generation taking part to remember.
What a beautiful film.
Thank you for watching.
This brilliant story of history and love across generations deserves a million more views - best I've seen in a long time.
I see it in your eyes young man. You need not say a word, The heart felt emotions and how proud you feel, listening to you speak, I see and felt your emotions and that is because my grandfather was at battle of the bulge WW2 in US Army, Tank Division. How proud we are of him, and miss him dearly. It's good to remember and carry that pride with you always. Never forget, god bless.
Thank you for showing love and respect to our Canadian soldiers that didn't come home. A lot of people don't realize how young most of them were. My father was a sniper for the Canadian Army in WW11. He was 16 when he enlisted, as he lied about his age (as did many others). Respect
THANK u our liberators, we will NEVER forget
Great story. I am glad that young man was able to connect with his heritage.It shows a lot of class and respect.We must never forget the sacrifice that generation made for freedom in Europe.
lots of love and gratitude from the netherlands
Thanks for watching! All the best.
Deep respect...it's often believed by some folk to be understated how much Britain depended upon brave servicemen from the whole Commonwealth, (or Empire as it was then), just to hang on in those desperate years from 1939 until 1942/3 when Americans started to actively enter the conflict...as a child of the early fifties I understand how this belief has arisen, but I for one freely acknowledge the debt we all owe to the Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders, Indians, West Indians and all the others who bravely fought in a war which didn't immediately (but which would eventually perhaps) involve them...
Something similar arises out of the First World War, when even more incredibly most of the Empire wasn't even immediately threatened and yet responded valiantly.
Bless you all...your sacrifice most certainly IS recognised by Britons of "a certain generation"...we can only hope to suitably educate the later generations before we go!
Damn.
This hurt to watch.
Respect from Oro-Medonte, Ontario.
this was a sobering experience. i was at the front and i looked back at the top, there was just a red snake along the road. i couldn't even imagine before the trip how big this would be and how many would be there.
75 years ago, NL liberated thank you. His relative died at only 25 only 5 weeks before the end.
Bunch of great people here....thanks for sharing!
Heartfelt thanks... very touching and excellent video. Thank you both. May all who fought for peace in the world Rest in Peace. The very best to you and your family.
Understand youngmen that your great granddad is a hero ! Thank you Canada
I remember this walk, it was very long but just as worthit.
They gave their life for our freedom, the Dutch will never forget
My Grandfather was one of the lucky ones But he was wounded twice I told him when i was young i always wanted to travel He told me to see the Netherlands Wear a Canadian patch on your shirt And you will never get lost The views are wonderful But that comes 2nd To the people that live there. Grandfathers Last fight was in Bergen Op Zoom..Last year i followed his path From where he use to live to the Port of Hailfax Where he set sail for England .. Next year will be my trip to the Netherlands ... Ik moet een beetje nederlands leren
You don’t need to learn Dutch, in the Netherlands, English is our second language. Welcome to the Netherlands, enjoy your stay!
Thanks to them all
Amazing video.. thanks for sharing this.
omg my dad worked in that cemetery 2007-2011 and i lived in that village :)
I do remember laying flowers on one of the graves when Queen Wilhelmina visited the war memorial, and that terrible day when they entered Groesbeek to free us from this terrible war
Thank you for watching! Groesbeek is a beautiful place.
As a Canadian vet, Thank you for the video.
Thanks for watching!
totally cried watching this :P thats so awesome, I wish I went...a bunch of people I know did though.
The Commonwealth War Graves commission does a wonderful job.
Indeed.
❤❤
Go Canada 👍✌🇨🇦
@MrFreedomrequired thanks for watching!