Holland continues to honor Canada for the liberation of their country in World War II.
It really is remarkable to see how the Dutch maintain clarity about the war. It looks like they will always teach their students about the sacrifices made by allied troops in Europe. Too bad here we do little to keep the spirit of our role in liberating Europe alive.
Still to this day Holland sends Canada tulips as a token of their gratitude.
I used to listen to Radio Netherlands on Shortwave before they went to Internet. I remember a story they did about a wing of a hospital in Canada made Dutch territory for the birth of a royal child. It's been awhile, but I thought it a touching story.
ReplyDeleteCome to think of it, I don't know if Radio Netherlands or Deutschland is still on the CBC. I used to listen to it on the way back from a late night out.
ReplyDeleteFrance too, in Dieppe, honors Canada(and the Americans)every year.