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Fred Amico wrote:
Really nice series, Bob. Love the story behind this place, and the intimacy of that first image.
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gstrong wrote:
Nice set of images. They clearly capture the solemnity of that special place. Thank-you for sharing
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douter wrote:
Must be some staggering emotions related to these cemeteries and memorials, just from the shear scope of them. Nice tribute Bob!
Douglas
Thank each of you for your comments and thoughts.
Yes, a humbling visit. We can view pictures, movies and the like but until you personally experience the reality and scope, feel the weight of emotion, there is no adequate description. The atmosphere was solemn and respectful, each visitor privately associating meaning with their lives, both past and present, especially since Holland was occupied during WW II. While we were there a young Dutch gentleman came with a bouquet of flowers to place at a marker. Seeing the name, unit, hometown, and date of death on each marker carried its own weight.
There are two long granite walls running the length of the mall, listing the names of over 1700 service members whose remains were never recovered, many from various bomber groups and parachute battalions.
Best,
Bob
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