February 8th, 2025

Thanks given to Canadian soldiers who served in the Netherlands

By Medicine Hat News on May 5, 2020.

May 4 is the Dutch equivalent of Remembrance Day, and May 5 is Liberation Day. Dutch Canadian Society president Ken Graumans (left) and Alex Van Royen, a member of the society and of the Royal Canadian Legion, lay a wreath Monday morning at Veterans Memorial Park to give thanks for the Canadian soldiers who served in the Netherlands.--SUBMITTED PHOTO

At Veterans Memorial Park in Medicine Hat on Monday a wreath was laid to give thanks for the Canadian soldiers who served in the Netherlands.

May 4 is the Dutch equivalent of Remembrance Day to honour those who passed away by placing a wreath at the cenotaph, said Paul Nederveen.

May 5 is a celebration of the liberation of the Netherlands and this year it is the 75 anniversary. Locally the Dutch Canadian Society is planning an event for later this year.

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