Article re: Netherlands American Cemetery

[ness]

I hope you are able to read this article regarding one of the 14 cemeteries throughout Europe that hold the remains of US soldiers killed in WWII. It's amazing the gratitude the locals have, even 80 years later. 

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/opinion/veterans-day-world-war-ii.html

I mentioned before that on our trip to Normandy last summer it was really moving to see the remembrances, and there were as many US flags and French around Utah and Omaha beaches. They truly appreciate what the Allies did for them.

Let me know if you can't get to the article and I'll try to cut/paste some of it. 

 

[nomolites]

Most truly are appreciative of their sacrifice.  I visited a few, including the American Cemetery in Luxembourg and Patton’s grave - these cemeteries truly are well cared for.  I traced ‘Patton’s run’ while visiting, including cemeteries and memorials like the one Bastogne.  There is still visible evidence and damage from that time everywhere you look….IF you are looking.  Recommend if you get the opportunity.

Mike

[netboy]

We went on a river cruise on the Seine River from Paris to Normandy a few years ago during the Veteran's Day holiday. We visited the Normandy American Cemetery, and it was pretty impressive and moving to imagine the bravery of our troops. Also visited the Omaha beach landing site and the WW2 Museum in Caen. I would recommend this trip to anyone interested in the history of WW2.  

Here's a few pics... One is from the inside of a Nazi bunker at Omaha beach.