Reverend Captain Andrea Harrison, Padre of the SD&G Highlander's Regiment, standing in the light of the beautifully kept Bergin-Op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery in the Netherlands.
L - R, -Lenie & Wigger van der Horst (friends of the Glens), Harry Towes (WW2 Glens Veteran), and Cathy. We were treated to a very warm welcome and tasty lunch upon our arrival into Zutphen.
Our three veterans outside the Community Centre in Zutphen. L-R, Jack Stevens (WW2 Glens Veteran), Harry Towes (WW2 Glens Veteran), and Ervin Clement (WW2 D-Day Veteran, Sherbrooke Fusiliers).
The Memorial in Leeston area of Zutphen where streets have been named after the 11 Glens killed in this area in April of 1945.
We were piped to the subdivision that bears the names of the 11 fallen Glens, passing the white cross that marks the exact place where Glen, Aime Periard was killed in April of 1945. The residents of the subdivision greeted us warmly and it was a very moving moment.
This young resident of Leeston offered a tray of delicious candy - each chocolate was decorated with the crest of the SD&G Highlanders!!!! Absolutely amazing, and so very thoughtful. We appreciated this gesture very much.
Time for chatting and getting to know each other. We were welcomed so warmly. I found it to be an experience like no other, and I shall never forget this wonderful day.
As we boarded our coach to leave, the
48th Highlanders of Holland played their bagpipes for us. Everyone on the bus began to clap in unison. We then had to bid farewell to our wonderful, gracious friends in Leeston.
Reverend Captain Andrea Harrison, Padre of the SD&G Highlander's Regiment, standing in the light of the beautifully kept Bergin-Op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery in the Netherlands.
L - R, -Lenie & Wigger van der Horst (friends of the Glens), Harry Towes (WW2 Glens Veteran), and Cathy. We were treated to a very warm welcome and tasty lunch upon our arrival into Zutphen.
Our three veterans outside the Community Centre in Zutphen. L-R, Jack Stevens (WW2 Glens Veteran), Harry Towes (WW2 Glens Veteran), and Ervin Clement (WW2 D-Day Veteran, Sherbrooke Fusiliers).
The Memorial in Leeston area of Zutphen where streets have been named after the 11 Glens killed in this area in April of 1945.
We were piped to the subdivision that bears the names of the 11 fallen Glens, passing the white cross that marks the exact place where Glen, Aime Periard was killed in April of 1945. The residents of the subdivision greeted us warmly and it was a very moving moment.
This young resident of Leeston offered a tray of delicious candy - each chocolate was decorated with the crest of the SD&G Highlanders!!!! Absolutely amazing, and so very thoughtful. We appreciated this gesture very much.
Time for chatting and getting to know each other. We were welcomed so warmly. I found it to be an experience like no other, and I shall never forget this wonderful day.
As we boarded our coach to leave, the 48th Highlanders of Holland played their bagpipes for us. Everyone on the bus began to clap in unison. We then had to bid farewell to our wonderful, gracious friends in Leeston.
3 comments:
Dear John & Catherine,
Thank you very much for visiting Leesten! It was an honor and priveledge to meet you all!
The people in my neighborhood had such a good time meeting and chatting with you.
We hope that you will visit Leesten again.
Warmest regards,
Harold Kip
www.hawkinsstraat.nl
too much to comment on, eg, the artistic photo of Bergin-Op-Zoom Cemetery, finally meeting Wigger and his wife, the touching reception of the residents of Leeston, more chocolate.......
I have been watching you thru your pictures and it looks like you both are enjoying this journey thru the past and I'm sure Dad would be proud of you both for doing such an undertaking. That waffle look scrumptious
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