CANADIANS HELP THE NETHERLANDS CELEBRATE THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION

Watching some of the remembrance service live from the Netherlands at the Holten War Cemetery, a time of reflection and remembrance is needed. Watching young and old honour this day spoken in Dutch, English and French. The Dutch people really survived a terrible time. When the Allied Forces came to them especially the Canadians it was time to end the war in the Netherlands which was leading to the end of World War Two. Our Prime Minister was there today laying the wreath for all Canadians as well as members of our own Armed Forces. We remember to honour those who served. The Dutch people are thankful, As everyone knows we receive tulip bulbs every year for our Tulip Festival in Ottawa for housing the Dutch princesses during the war. There will always be a connection between our two nations. Many Dutch people immigrated to Canada after the war. As a young girl, two neighbours on the street were from Holland. Many of the Veterans visiting there have said it will be their last time- just old or realizing they are nearing the end of their lives. So getting ready for work as I remember too of the sacrifices of all during that terrible conflict. Trying to learn history's lessons so to try to eliminate future conflicts. Take a moment to remember today.