Christmas eve at the Canadian War Graves Holten
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Chrismas eve 2015,
On Facebook i found a community about "Lichtjes op oorlogsgraven", this means Lights on wargraves.I took some hours of from my work and left for a 40 minute drive to Holten with my wife Angelique. This unofficial ceremony was planned on 4:30PM and it would be a shame to be late. we arrived at 4:00PM and there allready were many people, some minutes before the ceremony the backpiper made a tribute to a fallen soldier. More and more people arrived at the cemetery, i think several thousands attended the ceremony. With the backpipers in front schoolchildren arrived at the cemetery, they placed the candles at all the graves. It was very exceeding, later that night i heard that candles were placed all over the Netherlands on about 140 locations.nadian War heroes.
Thank you to our Dutch brothers and sisters for remembering those who laid down their lives so we could live today. I have mad respect for you guys. Lost my great uncle in World War 2. Again. Forever grateful. Love from Canada
Thank you to the Dutch people for your continuing remembrance and honouring of those of our boys who never came home again. My father was an RCAF officer who was in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany during WWII. My father-in-law was in the Canadian Army and fought from Normandy, through Belgium and the dreadful Battle of the Scheldt to aid in the liberation of The Netherlands. He just celebrated his 100th birthday two months ago.
In 2004 we took him on a tour of The Netherlands, Belgium and France to see how peace had changed things. One of the stops we made was at Holten Canadian War Cemetery, to pay our respects. It is a place of tears and a lovely tribute, in a beautiful, peaceful location, to those who died for freedom. This celebration of lights is such a touching ceremony. The bonds between Canada and Holland will never be broken. We shall remember them. Lest we forget.
Back in the early 2000's I was at my families home in the dutch town of Wageningen where they used to keep military parades remembering the liberation of The Netherlands and we noticed an old man with a stroller accompanied by his son, after my uncle started a conversation with them we found out they were Canadians that had made the travel especially for this day. We told them they could watch the parade from the balcony on a chair for a better view and the old man was having slight trouble standing for too long, the old man started telling us stories and he was a member of the RCAF that operated during operation market garden. I was about 10 years old that day and even though I can barely remember the day itself nor his name I can recall the RCAF members face clearly untill this day and it made a great impact on me.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness. My father was a sniper in WW11 for the Canadian Armed Forces. He never talked about it, and had the scars from being shot on 2 separate occasions. The mental scars were much deeper. He was 16 years old when he enlisted...........
Thank you to the Dutch people for this honour. Canada salutes you.
Thank you to my Dutch brothers and sisters for honouring the Canadian soldiers buried in your country. As a Canadian soldier I cannot fully express my gratitude in words.
My full respect as a retired Dutch soldier.. We will never forget
My friend from Holland sent me this link thanking me for her freedom.
All i can say, with tears in my eyes: thank you to the Dutch people for looking after our boys.
Lest we forget
steve johnson Wishing you a safe and reflective Remembrance Day. I’m getting a bit geared up watching this again. Peace.
Thank YOU sir ! If the canadians had not come in 1944/1945, i would literally not exist. You are our heroes forever. Thank you.
Canada loves the Netherlands. So heartwarming to see them honour the fallen after this many years. May we be friends forever 🇨🇦 ❤️ 🇳🇱
I've watched this several times, and I cry each time I watch it, as a Canadian 🇨🇦 I thank you.
Your very welcome.
Remembered and kept in the light. So very beautiful. Love from Oakville Ontario Canada.
Wow! What a considerate, thoughtful gesture, especially on Christmas Eve. Thank you!
What a beautiful and gracious tribute from the people of Holland to Canada.
Beauty! Proud to be Canadian and if the situation was reversed. They would do the same of us! Thank you!!
That was beautiful! ❤️
Thank you very much for honouring our soldiers. You are wonderful people.....
The netherlands Holten! Very great Respect For The Maple Boys
Chrismas eve 2015,
On Facebook i found a community about "Lichtjes op oorlogsgraven", this means Lights on wargraves.I took some hours of from my work and left for a 40 minute drive to Holten with my wife Angelique. This unofficial ceremony was planned on 4:30PM and it would be a shame to be late. we arrived at 4:00PM and there allready were many people, some minutes before the ceremony the backpiper made a tribute to a fallen soldier. More and more people arrived at the cemetery, i think several thousands attended the ceremony. With the backpipers in front schoolchildren arrived at the cemetery, they placed the candles at all the graves. It was very exceeding, later that night i heard that candles were placed all over the Netherlands on about 140 locations.
Harold
THANK YOU.
YOU ARE AMAZING PEOPLE !!🇨🇦
not many humans would give thanks to things they already got
As a Canadian
I cannot thank you so very much for the respect you show our fallen amd still standing soldiers
I am so sorry for what you had to go through as a nation and as such strong resilient people you are the most kind and respectful people ever❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
One, If not THE most beautiful thing I've witnessed.
Thank you for showing such kindness to our fallen.
We are united ALWAYS
As a 🇨🇦, I cry every time I watch this. Such respect the Dutch show fallen Canadian soldiers.
Thanks Canada..those young boys. The Dutch kids learn it on skool..
You have touched Canadians hearts with what you taught those amazing kids.
You call,
We come.
Without hesitation
United we stand
I still remember our liberation by the Canadian troops in Haarlem, however is makes me very sad to see that many of your comrades didn’t survived, and gave their lives for our freedom !
Canada is proud of those men and won't hesitate to help you if you ever require it again. We have an unbreakable bond !!
You are a special kind of people. Never lose pride in that !!
It's very good that the younger generation in NL learns about respect and honouring these fallen soldiers on Christmas Eve, it cannot be imagined. At 9:18 is no one alone (in Dutch) they ensure that everyone is together, everyone is equal, no one is alone at Christmastime.
Dedicated to the veterans of World War II who sacrificed their lives for the preservation of liberty.
Thanks for our freedom guy's!
hi love
Canada is proud of helping you. And you have never forgotten.
We owe you thanks for that !!
I doubt you'll ever require assistance to preserve your freedom but if you do; call us first. We'll be there !!!
An absolutely beautiful tradition.
An American WW2 veteran was visiting Holland with his son and grandson, ostensibly to show them the places where he had served during the war. His son -- to the father's embarrassment -- was bragging about how his dad had liberated Europe from Nazi tyranny; seemingly single-handed, one hand tied behind his back. The Dutch citizens listened politely until one man finally spoke up, "Do you know who our Liberators were?" He pointed to a cemetery full of Canadian graves, "They are buried over there!... "
It is unfortunate that many Americans are basically taught in school now that they singlehandedly liberated the world in both the world wars. They were Johnny come latelys to both. Yes, they fought hard but many nations lost more people in the struggle of ww2 than they did. I can imagine that old vet was embarrassed, him remembering the men from many nations that fell. Yes, the Americans also fought to liberate the Netherlands, but it was the Canadians who did the lions share, and the Canadians who the Dutch hold dear. I was born in the Netherlands and moved to Canada with my parents in '76 so i have basically learned the view from both countries perspective.
Yes, but don't forget the American soldiers, at Nijmegen they fought a very brave fight. Also The English and the Polish and so and so on. May they all rest in peace.
What a usseless repply
American soldiers Liberated Limburg and Nijmegen You uneducated tit.
Nobody treats Canada with such kindness and shows thanks like the Dutch people !!
That's why Canadians won't hesitate to offer the Dutch people assistance if ever they need it !!
thks dad and uncle for coming back alive
merry christmas all humans on the flat earth
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