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Because We Never Shall Forget
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Today and the next coming days in some villages and towns at the peninsula Walcheren, Zeeland, The Netherlands, the yearly commemorial ceremonies will be held because of the liberation of the peninsula at the end of WWII (in October/November 1944).

Grateful attention was and is paid to the heroes of the Canadian regiments 'The Black Watch of Canada', 'The Calgary Highlanders' and 'Le Régiment de Maisonneuve' of the 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade, the French 224-ème Regiment d' Infanterie of the 68-ème Division d' Infanterie and the Scottisch 1st Batallion of the 'Glasgow Highlanders', who lost their lives to give us back our freedom.

Although it isn't still easy yet for the elder people, people nowadays realise however more and more that German soldiers, of which many of them were forced to serve in the German army, died in the battle as well.

If you have interest in some detailed historical aspects of the 'Battle of the Scheldt', please check out this link.

Thank you in advance for any comment.

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::0930_23
11/01/08 4:35 AM GMT
Great post and dedication C. The link was very informative. You are correct about us not always thinking of all the soldiers that die. We seem to only focus on our countrymen and not think of our allies or the enemy at the time. I think you are right about the landscape changing concerning attitudes.

Great reminder.

Tick
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::cynlee
11/01/08 5:57 AM GMT
What a lovely memorial to these lost fighting men. The grounds looks so well kept and are an honor to the memory of what they gave. Nicely presented, Cornelius. I'll check out that link.
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::dleuty
11/01/08 6:21 AM GMT
Great capture, Cornelius. What a beautiful memorial for those who fell in battle in the struggle against the biggest terrorist of the 20th century.
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.Ramad
11/01/08 10:17 AM GMT
A beautiful memorial so well captured by you. There are so many nice colours here and the clarity is excellent. Very nice post, my friend.
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.Catharina1
11/01/08 10:21 AM GMT
Van deze foto ben ik onder de indruk! Michel.
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::tigger3
11/01/08 10:30 AM GMT
Mr. C. A wonderful tribute and we should never forget those who gave their lives for us. A thoughtful tribute and very well done. sandi=^..^=
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::LynEve
11/01/08 10:34 AM GMT
A well taken an poignant dedication Corneius. The rustic wooden cross is nice.
Some very good reading in your link as well :)
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::SEFA
11/01/08 10:39 AM GMT
LynEve said it for me Cornelius. A very well done tribute.
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::Jimbobedsel
11/01/08 10:44 AM GMT
Excellent tribute to those who have lost their lives in battle. Wonderful post, Mr. C.

Jimbob
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::Dunstickin
11/01/08 11:46 AM GMT
Same here my friend...we have lots of 'Poppies' to commerate that terible time!...

May God not let anything like this happen again!...

Nice post for us too!
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.Gabbels
11/01/08 12:12 AM GMT
Wonderful image and excellent dedication! Further I will just say that I got goosebumps all over looking and reading your post.
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.Genver
11/01/08 12:37 AM GMT
Very good picture with very good colors,good clarity and a nice tribute too.
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::RKG
11/01/08 3:14 PM GMT
Beautiful and thoughtful presentation Cornelius. Thank you very much for sharing.
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.rozem061
11/01/08 6:26 PM GMT
Great tribute, great post, Cornelius!
John
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.mmynx34
11/01/08 8:48 PM GMT
What a lovely "memorial".. and you've captured it perfectly.. thanx for the info too.
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::Roseman_Stan
11/01/08 11:13 PM GMT
Top notch shot Cornelius and so very well presented too! A fantastic memorial.

Stan
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.Magicpic
11/02/08 9:02 AM GMT
Neen, we mogen nooit vergeten.Bedankt voor de post en bijhorende informatie,Cornelius.
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::braces
11/02/08 12:37 AM GMT
A wonderful, simple memorial to ordinary people who did extraordinary things on behalf of all of us.
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.icedancer
11/02/08 5:00 PM GMT
WOW Cornelius this is such a FAB-U-LOUS capture and lovely tribute to the people of the Black Watch of Canada who lost their lives. Again my friend us a fabulous posting with such detail, colours and clarity.
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::PatAndre
11/04/08 4:47 AM GMT
Ours is coming up to. My husband was a veteran (WW2, Korea and VietNam). I am also a veteran. Great post.
Pat
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.dusa1947
11/07/08 4:48 AM GMT
Thank you for this. Elegant, moving and memorable.
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