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Lights on graves

Discussion in 'Western Europe' started by Ruud, Dec 8, 2017.

  1. Ruud

    Ruud Member

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    Dear members,

    For some years allready we have a tradition in Holland to put lights at the graves of our heroes in December.
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    We will not forget all your beloved ones !
     
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  2. jagdpanther44

    jagdpanther44 Battlefield wanderer

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    What a touching gesture.

    Thank you for keeping the memory of the fallen at the forefront of todays generations minds.

    Lest we forget.
     
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  3. gtblackwell

    gtblackwell Member Emeritus

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    I agree the Dutch seem to always keep the memories of those who fought for or with them in their current lives..
     
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    Very beautiful and thoughtful.
     
  5. JJWilson

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    That's fantastic.......it is quite beautiful, that would be great if we did something like that here in the states.
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    A very nice picture Ruud. Pretty.
     
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    absolutely beautiful and thoughtful.
     
  8. Jaap Vermeer MDE

    Jaap Vermeer MDE Active Member

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    Thanks Ruud,its happens also at the General Cemeteries of Schiermonnikoog,Ameland and Texel. Don't Forget.

    Jaap
     
  9. scott livesey

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    my uncle Roger is in one of those graves. thank you.
     
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  10. Owen

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    That's a photo of a CWGC cemetery.

    I thought you said your Uncle was US 82nd Airborne.
     
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  11. scott livesey

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    yes he was. Roger Coffin 505th.
     

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