The (mostly Canadian) parade in Apeldoorn was yesterday, pouring with rain but still great turnout. It was absolutely fantastic, the less mobile vets were driven through the crowds on WWII military vehicles and some of them insisted on walking the whole parade.
While moving by the veterans (1700+) were cheered on by the crowd and given flowers, flags and all kinds of souvenirs.
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The amazing thing was that all the veterans only talked about how impressed they were with the welcome and never about themselves.
One said while refusing an umbrella: "if all these people can stand there all day applauding us, I sure can stand a little rain.
Wonderful that we could give this minor thing in return for everything that they've done for us.
S!
