Dank U Nederlands!

[68ROX]

On a whim I once asked "Roost" if he was near Margraten (he is Dutch) in Holland as my (great) Uncle was buried there at the Margraten Military Cemetary of those who had fought for the liberation of Holland and fell between there and the German City of Cologne (Koeln)

(My Uncle died in the battle of Dueren.)

He said he was not, but put me in touch with those in Holland who could help me.

Thanks to Roost, I found out that Dutch families have adopted the graves of soldiers (like my great-uncle) who fell in battles liberating Holland and went on to die in battle.

DO NOT think this post as wrong.....

First and foremost, I have NO anamosities whatsoever toward my German friends in this game, or in life.  I speak German, and have gone there at my own expense to meet and  have grown great friendships with those there.  Germany is a great country with genuinely good people.  I will value those friendships for a lifetime.

I only wish to post to thank Roost and the people of the Netherlands who adopt the graves of soldiers (like my uncle) and salute them for thinking of those who gave their all.

This post is ONLY to thank those who have adopted the graves of soldiers and place flowers on their graves on American holidays like Memorial Day and Wednesday...the Fourth of July.

DANK U ROOST!

DANK U NEDERLANDS!

In the name of:

Talmadge A. Bullard:

Private First Class, U.S. Army
Service # 34924938
28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Mississippi
Died: 25-Feb-45
Buried at: Plot E Row 1 Grave 18
Netherlands American Cemetery
Margraten, Netherlands
Awards: Purple Heart

From my family to yours...
Thank you to the people of Holland!  <>


68ROX

[1x2DizzY]

68ROX

As an "after-war" Dutchman and son of a father who was active in the Dutsch resistance,  I was suprised and touched by the contents of your post. Adopting a grave of a soldier and putting a flower on it, is just a small gesture of gratitude for great men who gave their lives for a small country in very dark circumstances.

Many people in Holland still are touched in the remembarance of WWII and the role of the Allied Forces and express their thanks during the Dutch Memorial- and Liberation  day.

Its important to keep the memory and feelings of WWII alive and teach our children about it. A post as yours stimulates that greatly. If only your post could be read by more Dutch people.

Tonight I will translate your post for my father and read it to him. I'm sure
at his 89th this will bring up some memories again.

Dankjewel 68ROX! and a big to you and your family