Canada does not start war we help free countries during war time. My great uncle lies In Holland after helping to liberate the country. Canada Is very proud and will never be forgotten by the dutch.
You guys saved my grandparents not just from occupation but also from starvation. My grandmom died last year at the age of almost 98, We will always remember you, the next generation too, we will always be thankfull for what all of you did. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🇳🇱🌷❤🌷🇨🇦 Why do we Dutch people never have forgotten the Canadians? You have to be occupied to appreciate what freedom really means, and when you do, you never forget those who gave it to you. That's why Canada and so the Canadians will never be forgotten in the Netherlands by us Dutch people.
One of my favourite stories -- told to the CBC by a Dutch woman - who saw some old soldiers arrive at the airport for an anniversary. As they began to haul out their passports, the guard stopped them and said (paraphrasing), 'you didn't need passports when you came to our country the first time, and you don't need them now.'
We will never forget those who fought for our freedom. We are so thankful. They are the reason we are the nation we are today. Can't thank them enough. Much love from a Dutch citizen ❤️
Me too, I was born in the Netherlands and raised in Canada. I have both flags tattooed on my. I think its important to know why these 2 countries are so close. Proud 🇳🇱🇨🇦
The Canadian and US soliders made great sacrificies during World war 2. This should and can never be forgotten!!! Lots of respect and love from the Netherland!
My mother received a whole loaf of white bread from a Canada soldier,ran home and placed it on the kitchenette table,her family looked at in disbelief,she said it was the best food she had in her whole long life,thanks❤
My mum remembers dancing with Canadian soldiers, one soldier was quite shocked because "you can feel the ribs". She had survived the Hongerwinter and obviously was very thin. My parents and grandparents talked about the Liberation often, and were very saddened to know how many had died. May they rest in peace, and THANK YOU!!! Martine van Kooten.
Carl Popert that gentleman with the mustache is actually a member of a Canadian sniper group called black watch and there's a documentary with him in it
Something uniquely Canadian happened, when I was at Harrison Hot Springs - last month, with the crew of the feature Solitary. My tactic, to get people talking, is to ask if they have any questions (everyone looks at film gear (it's hard not to)). I asked a couple, heard accents and then found out they were from The Netherlands. Their parents told them stories of life during the war and of starvation towards the end. They said that their parents told them that the Canadian food drops were like gifts from heaven. Their parents had wanted to say thanks, but everything had been taken from them and so they hadn't means to. The couple I met had come to Canada, to live and work for 10 years, as thanks. They'd come this far, to say what their parents couldn't. I found it very moving, still do and probably always will. 🇨🇦
I'll forever love the Dutch for showing the Canadians who fought and died to liberate the country such respect.. My family hadn't immigrated to Canada yet but despite that those are still my countrymen and to see such honour bestowed upon them is amazing. I hope to be in Netherlands one year during one of these celebrations to see it in person and let the dutch know myself how truly grateful we are.
Wasn't "largely volunteer" it was 100% volunteer soldiers during ALL wars. Canada has never forced service upon our people. Our nation's military is so great at what we do because we are fully volunteer recruitment. Which means we want to serve and sacrifice of called to do so. I'm former RCAF. And I joined to offer my "turn" at service and went and saw willing to sacrifice my tomorrow for others today. Like many before and after me.
Canada did introduce conscription during both World Wars. Not many conscripted soldiers made it to the front lines, but "largely volunteer" is correct.
76 years ago now, and we still remember. Parents tell their children of the Canadians who came to our rescue, and even those that weren't born yet at the time know to be grateful for the freedom they gave us. Thank you, Canada, and all brave soldiers that fought and died to free us.
My mother was born and raised in Apeldoorn in WW2 She used to tell me many stories. One day she walked to school (probably age five} She saw a dead German Soldier in the ditch clutching a picture of his family. War is horrible. My Grandparents (who wanted to leave holland} had two options Move to Brazil and build your own hut or go to winnipeg They chose Winnipeg Im very proud of my Dutch past and my Canadian life they gave me. It gives me great joy the way the Dutch respect our fallen soldier Lest we forget
...GREAT TO SEE THE BRAVE CANADIAN SOLDIERS GETTING THE WELOME THEY DESERVE ..THE DUTCH ARE ALSO A BRAVE NATON...WHO WOULD NOT BE COWERD BY THE NAZIS...!!
Canada Answered the call right away ..They fought many battles in the front lines And proven themselfs. in many parts stood infront where others could not And when the fighting was over They helped everyone friend And former foe. And left as quickly as they came They did not want anyone's land Or install a new government And even today share a friendship with many countries
Without the help of the Pools, the Norwegians and the Brits Canada would have never be called the "liberators" and as a Dutchmen I can not phantom that many of my countrymen have forgotten that which is all important.
All of the people of the Netherlands who would want to come and the Dutch pm should come one time to Canada and then we can throw a party together with the Dutch. No?
Holland liberadet in the second W War by the brave Canadian s , the U S army the Britichn, the Polich army, island off Walcheren liberated by the Norvegain and the Belgain commando s in 1944, the city s Wessem Ophoven and Thorn liberadet by the Belgain brigade Piron