The Canadians and the Dutch still have a special bond of friendship! This month in Ottawa they have the Tulip Festival to showcase all the beautiful tulips that the Canadian government have received from the Dutch. http://www.tulipfestival.ca/en/ f...al_history.html

Thank you for dedicating this tribute to my Dad, and to all the Canadian soldiers who fought for your liberation. I have all his military records and I will have to review them to see where he was on May 5th.

I hope you enjoy your day, Herman. Take care and hello to Beppie.
Bobbie | Homepage | 05.05.09 - 8:12 pm | #

Hi herman,
By accident I posted my comment on the post below so here I am again with my complimenst for suchg a DUTCH looking flowerpost... Very nice and very Dutch too.

Gaat het goed met je? Ik heb weer een werkende PC

See my 2th photo for the Photofestival on my blog..

Greetings JoAnn/Holland
JoAnn's D Eyes/Holland | Homepage | 05.05.09 - 8:52 pm | #

Although I had nothing to do with this event, it makes me proud to be a Canadian. I feel a special bond with the people of the Netherlands, to think of the love and appreciation they still give Canadians after all these years.
pennyhalston@hotmail.com | 06.05.09 - 11:45 am | #

Thank you for this post of appreciation. I was touched that you dedicated the post to Bobbies Father. Very nice.
susan | Homepage | 08.05.09 - 8:57 am | #

I am at present watching videos from Herman Wouk's novels about the war...Liberation Day came not a moment too soon....very hard to watch.
Rebecca | Homepage | 09.05.09 - 5:25 am | #

Awesome Herman
Sharon | 11.05.09 - 9:37 pm | #

Ha ha! I just looked at Phylis' picture! That's so funny cuz I was saying to Kelly yesterday that I want to dig up my snout out of our Halloween stuff and take a picture with a thermometer sticking out of my mouth! She beet me to it! Too funny. I like her already.
Sharon | 11.05.09 - 9:39 pm | #

That was a very moving video. The memory of that day must be so amazing.
Dee Huff | Homepage | 13.05.09 - 11:00 am | #

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERMAN. HOPE ALL IS WELL AND YOU HAVE AN EXTRA SPECIAL DAY.
BEST REGARDS, SUSAN AND KEITH
susan | Homepage | 16.05.09 - 4:45 am | #

Thank you for this Herman. My dad was also in the Canadian Army in Holland during the war. I'm proud that Canada can be part of your celebration today.
Have a great weekend Herman!
Hugs, Faye
Faye | Homepage | 16.05.09 - 2:15 pm | #

Hi Herman How have you been doing. I am back home and can sit back again The last weks have been hectic but good.
About the canadians In my mums home they housed a lot of Canadians. Unfortunately non of them came back. They went to the bridge by Arnhem
So good to remeber them
marja | Homepage | 19.05.09 - 5:14 am | #

Hi Herman, how are you doing?

Greetings from JoAnn
JoAnn/Holland | Homepage | 23.05.09 - 8:07 pm | #

I have been having a lot of difficulty getting onto your blog and 'staying' there.....the program keeps shutting down...there is a bit of success today...but you have not been blogging for a while..hope all is well.
Rebecca | Homepage | 24.06.09 - 9:30 pm | #