May 05, 2005
Canadian vets return to Holland
May 5 - Today marks the 60th anniversary of Liberation Day in Holland, a proud day for the Canadians who freed that country from Nazi rule.
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The Canadian vets among military parade to mark Dutch liberation from Nazis were cheered by thousands of spectators:
Some onlookers hung out of windows, cheering loudly, snapping photos and shooting guns of red, white and blue confetti.Those who believe that war never solved anything might want to ask the Dutch, but I wouldn't recommend doing so today.Marike Bakker, a 35-year-old homemaker, secured her curb-side position a full eight hours early.
"I feel very emotional," said Bakker, a camera draped around her neck. "I think these veterans are going to die soon, so we as younger people must understand what happened in the Second World War."
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My uncle was one of those Canadian troops who liberated the Netherlands. The Dutch haven't forgotten those soldiers, and neither should we. The CBC has been doing a fine job, giving the anniversary extensive coverage.
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