Post by kEITH GREENWAY on Aug 21, 2007 16:56:47 GMT
A Tribute to the Dutch Merchant Navy
A Tribute In honour of all Dutch Merchant Navy Seamen
We remember the thousands of Dutch seamen who sailed alongside Britain's Merchant Navy during World War Two. Dutch seaman played an important role during the Second World War. The battle in the Netherlands lasted from 10 - 15 May 1940. More than 3,600 Dutch seamen lost their lives during the war. We should not forget the sacrifices made by the men of the Netherlands Merchant Navy. “ Their memory lives on ".
Tribute to Dutch Merchant Navy unveiled
A plaque in honour of Dutch Merchant Navy seamen was unveiled in Liverpool, during a special service of remembrance in 2004. The ceremony was in tribute to the thousands of Dutch seamen who sailed alongside Britain's Merchant Navy during World War Two.
Over 40 veterans from the Netherlands arrived to attend the service which was held at Riverside Walk, Pier Head. Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Ron Gould, unveiled the accolade along with Rudolf Visser, an officer of the Netherlands Merchant Navy Personnel.
Councillor Gould said: "I'm honoured to be part of this memorable day. "A plaque should have been unveiled in Liverpool decades ago. Now, I'm pleased that the important role the Dutch seaman played during the Second World War has finally been acknowledged. "Many Dutch sailors considered Liverpool their home port during the war. This commemorative plaque is a tribute to them."
Rudolf Visser joined the rest of the veterans at a Town Hall reception after the service. He said: "The plaque is a symbol of the sacrifices made by the Netherlands Merchant Navy during the Second World War. "We are delighted that the veteran's efforts have been recognised in Liverpool and that their memory lives on here."
We at Tregenna discovered the above information on the internet, We expect that the event was well publicised at the time. We have posted this to both remind all that are aware and to inform all that do or did not know, of the debt owed by so many to not only our own British Navy, but to those that asssisted and to remind all that without the actions of these brave men, our Country would have been lost and many of you may not actually be here now. If we had lost the last great war and you were foprtunate to be born, life would be – “NOT AS YOU KNOW IT !”
Thank you to all in the Netherlands, for the bravery of your men, women and children. Any loss of life is one to many. We tribute all loss of life and remember not only those of Holland, but all mothers sons etc, from all countries that perished to help save us all. We in this case remember “Dutch Courage”.
Eternally thankful to the Volunteers of our Merchant Fleets, that never failed us, or you.
We welcome the response and views of all at or to -
hernamewas.ss@tiscali.co.uk
Or respond to our message board.
KG.
A Tribute In honour of all Dutch Merchant Navy Seamen
We remember the thousands of Dutch seamen who sailed alongside Britain's Merchant Navy during World War Two. Dutch seaman played an important role during the Second World War. The battle in the Netherlands lasted from 10 - 15 May 1940. More than 3,600 Dutch seamen lost their lives during the war. We should not forget the sacrifices made by the men of the Netherlands Merchant Navy. “ Their memory lives on ".
Tribute to Dutch Merchant Navy unveiled
A plaque in honour of Dutch Merchant Navy seamen was unveiled in Liverpool, during a special service of remembrance in 2004. The ceremony was in tribute to the thousands of Dutch seamen who sailed alongside Britain's Merchant Navy during World War Two.
Over 40 veterans from the Netherlands arrived to attend the service which was held at Riverside Walk, Pier Head. Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Ron Gould, unveiled the accolade along with Rudolf Visser, an officer of the Netherlands Merchant Navy Personnel.
Councillor Gould said: "I'm honoured to be part of this memorable day. "A plaque should have been unveiled in Liverpool decades ago. Now, I'm pleased that the important role the Dutch seaman played during the Second World War has finally been acknowledged. "Many Dutch sailors considered Liverpool their home port during the war. This commemorative plaque is a tribute to them."
Rudolf Visser joined the rest of the veterans at a Town Hall reception after the service. He said: "The plaque is a symbol of the sacrifices made by the Netherlands Merchant Navy during the Second World War. "We are delighted that the veteran's efforts have been recognised in Liverpool and that their memory lives on here."
We at Tregenna discovered the above information on the internet, We expect that the event was well publicised at the time. We have posted this to both remind all that are aware and to inform all that do or did not know, of the debt owed by so many to not only our own British Navy, but to those that asssisted and to remind all that without the actions of these brave men, our Country would have been lost and many of you may not actually be here now. If we had lost the last great war and you were foprtunate to be born, life would be – “NOT AS YOU KNOW IT !”
Thank you to all in the Netherlands, for the bravery of your men, women and children. Any loss of life is one to many. We tribute all loss of life and remember not only those of Holland, but all mothers sons etc, from all countries that perished to help save us all. We in this case remember “Dutch Courage”.
Eternally thankful to the Volunteers of our Merchant Fleets, that never failed us, or you.
We welcome the response and views of all at or to -
hernamewas.ss@tiscali.co.uk
Or respond to our message board.
KG.