Wednesday, Oct.27.2010,16.30 hours, it's raining a little bit, like 66 years ago by the liberation of Goirle. About 50 people knows this and they came to the RK Cemetery in Goirle for the liberation-commemoration, organized by de veterans De Wapenbroeders.
The chairman, mr. Jan Schrijver welcomed us and he gave us an important message: freedom is not obvious.
The Commemoration was attended by about 60 persons, including Peter and Cynthia Condé, Pauline and Michael Randall, Jimmy James and Richard Evans (Normandy Veterans Associaton, Cardiff) from U.K. It was a beautiful and emotional memorial. At the individual Roll Call of Honor, the names of the soldiers called, and Gerard Beerens, a veteran, replied to present.
Gerard and one of the schoolkids, Anne van Wezel, brought us a poem about war and peace.
One minute of silence was one minute of silence!!
Three (school) kids, Alex and Linda Houtpen and Anne van Wezel placed the poppys on behalf of the Federal Wapenbroeders (Veterans). The song We'll Meet Again by Marij van Belkom was heartwarming!! The lowering of the Banners closed the dignified ceremony 2010.
We'll meet again in oct. 2011.
see the pictures
Keeping those - who gave their lives for our freedom- in our Memory.
COMMEMORATION 27 OCTOBER 2010
On Wednesday October 27th 2010 it will be exactly 66 years since Goirle was liberated from German oppression.
Throughout the Second World War and during the liberation, many Allied casualties were killed in Goirle. Of these 27 Allied casualties and 1 local soldier are buried in the cemetery of the Roman Catholic Church of St.John in St.Jansstraat, Goirle.
The Veterans organisation of Wapenbroeders Federal Section Midden-Brabant, are organising a Commemoration Service at 16.30 hours on the 27th October 2010 to be held at the Cemetery .We feel it is our duty to show our respect and gratitude to the mostly young people who have given their lives for our freedom.
We warmly invite you to attend this Commemoration.
The programme is as follows:
. Flag Ceremony
. Advance of the Banners
.Welcome address by the President of the Central Division of the League
of Brabant Wapenbroeders, Mr.J.C.M. Schrijver
. Individual Roll Call of Honour
. Poem, by a veterian.
. ‘Last post’
. One Minutes Silence
. Poem, by the children of a local primary school
. Laying of flowers at the War Graves Monument.
. Song “We’ll Meet Again”
. Thanks
. The lowering of Banners and flags by a local Guild, will close the ceremony.
We would like to know by 21st October 2010 whether you are able to be present at this ceremony and/or you wish to lay flowers at the monument. You can e-mail to: schrijver30@zonnet.nl or to me or reply by earliest post.
Your response would be greatly appreciated.
On behalf of the Board
Throughout the Second World War and during the liberation, many Allied casualties were killed in Goirle. Of these 27 Allied casualties and 1 local soldier are buried in the cemetery of the Roman Catholic Church of St.John in St.Jansstraat, Goirle.
The Veterans organisation of Wapenbroeders Federal Section Midden-Brabant, are organising a Commemoration Service at 16.30 hours on the 27th October 2010 to be held at the Cemetery .We feel it is our duty to show our respect and gratitude to the mostly young people who have given their lives for our freedom.
We warmly invite you to attend this Commemoration.
The programme is as follows:
. Flag Ceremony
. Advance of the Banners
.Welcome address by the President of the Central Division of the League
of Brabant Wapenbroeders, Mr.J.C.M. Schrijver
. Individual Roll Call of Honour
. Poem, by a veterian.
. ‘Last post’
. One Minutes Silence
. Poem, by the children of a local primary school
. Laying of flowers at the War Graves Monument.
. Song “We’ll Meet Again”
. Thanks
. The lowering of Banners and flags by a local Guild, will close the ceremony.
We would like to know by 21st October 2010 whether you are able to be present at this ceremony and/or you wish to lay flowers at the monument. You can e-mail to: schrijver30@zonnet.nl or to me or reply by earliest post.
Your response would be greatly appreciated.
On behalf of the Board
Liberationday Wageningen May 5 2010
May 5, Liberationday. 65 year ago Holland was liberated and the surrender was signed in Wageningen (near Arnhem).
This year a lot of people (100.000) because the 65. Liberation. Every year there is a large event in Wageningen. I visited Wageningen and if you want to see photos, click here.
About 7000 Canadian students were in Holland in the first week of May and ofcourse they were present in Wageningen. See the photos.
At the end of the day there is a big procession with the veterans. Its great to see them, walking of riding in the old armytrucks.
See here for the photos.
see the photos of Wilko.
This year a lot of people (100.000) because the 65. Liberation. Every year there is a large event in Wageningen. I visited Wageningen and if you want to see photos, click here.
About 7000 Canadian students were in Holland in the first week of May and ofcourse they were present in Wageningen. See the photos.
At the end of the day there is a big procession with the veterans. Its great to see them, walking of riding in the old armytrucks.
See here for the photos.
see the photos of Wilko.
Commemoration May 4
On May 4 we commemorate all the people who were killed in war. Mostly I visit the commemoration in Tilburg or Goirle, where I live. But this year I went with my two brothers in law to the military War Cememtery "Grebbeberg"at Rhenen (near Wageningen-Arnhem). This cemetery is the final resting place of Netherlands military casualties who were killed in action in May 1940. Over 400 were killed during the battle over the southern ares of the Grebbeline. Today there are 850 military graves in this military war cemetery. Read more about the Grebbeberg
It was a solemn but beautiful memorial. I guess more then 2000 people were presented and many, many young persons.
See the photos.
It was a solemn but beautiful memorial. I guess more then 2000 people were presented and many, many young persons.
See the photos.
National Archives London
From March 27 till April 2 I visit (for the first time in my life) the UK!
I had a wonderfull week-end in Rochford and Southend on Sea with Barrie and his wife Geraldine.Beautiful weather!!
Monday 29 march on my way to Kew Richmond, I visit the Imperial War Museum. I came really running out of time!
The following 3 days I visit the National Archives and researched the war diaries of many militair parts. I made more than 1000 photos, so I have a lot to do. I hope in this way to learn more about the circumstances of our soldiers who are buried in Goirle, Bergen op Zoom and Leopoldsburg.
Friday I returned by train to Goirle. Tired but satisfied!
I will keep you informed.
I had a wonderfull week-end in Rochford and Southend on Sea with Barrie and his wife Geraldine.Beautiful weather!!
Monday 29 march on my way to Kew Richmond, I visit the Imperial War Museum. I came really running out of time!
The following 3 days I visit the National Archives and researched the war diaries of many militair parts. I made more than 1000 photos, so I have a lot to do. I hope in this way to learn more about the circumstances of our soldiers who are buried in Goirle, Bergen op Zoom and Leopoldsburg.
Friday I returned by train to Goirle. Tired but satisfied!
I will keep you informed.
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