part of the 2003 guestbook entries

Thursday 12/25/2003 10:49:13am
Name: Frans
City/Country: Arnhem
Comments: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL AND A MOST HAPPY 2004

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Saturday 12/20/2003 7:58:04pm
Name: Ed Totleben, Jr.
City/Country: Erie, Pa.-USA
Comments: Wow! You have obviously taken a lot of time to put together such a site. Great job! Lots of info that has been meticulously researched. It helps to understand the battle more to actually see it in person. But some of us may never get that opportunity. So all the photos here help a lot. It is especially interesting to see the modern photos of the battle areas. Keep up the good work. I'll be sure to visit this site more often!!

Saturday 12/20/2003 3:30:45pm
Name: TERRY BODEN EX BRITSH ARMY
City/Country: MIDDLESEX ENGLAND
Comments: BRILLIANT WEB SITE A MUST FOR EVERYBODY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK WELL DONE

Monday 12/15/2003 10:00:46am
Name: eddy
City/Country: limburg belgium
Comments: great site
toffe site kom regelmatig langs ;-) ik heb je banner bij mijn links gedropt indien je mijn site interesant vind wil je dan ook een link maken naar die van u ??? keep up the good work en keep the old lamp burning ! airborne all the way! Eddy

Friday 12/12/2003 5:38:14pm
Name: Paul Tolley
City/Country: Pittsford New York USA
Comments: My Grandfatherserved under frost at Arhnem. He retreated and was later wounded at Appeldorn during the same operation. Thank you for your efforts in devoting this website to the great men who served and sacrificed in this operation.

Monday 12/01/2003 0:51:08am
Name: Andrea Tierney
City/Country: London, England
Comments: My grandfather Ronald 'Ginger' Tierney was famously captuted firing the mortar with Jock Knight in Oosterbeek. Visited the exact spot the mortar was fired last year, very humbling. Please, if anyone remembers my grandfather, or indeed jock Knight, get in touch! Many thanks. Andrea Tierney

Tuesday 11/25/2003 4:15:54pm
Name: Martin Wyke
City/Country: England
Comments: My late father Peter Wyke,was with 10 Para and captured at the end of the battle,I would be interested to here from anyone who served with him.

Saturday 11/22/2003 1:23:07am
Name: David Finney
City/Country: Santee, California
Comments: I was with the 82nd Airborne from North Africa until my discharge at the end of WWII. What I have seen and read at this website brings back many memories, good and bad.

Sunday 11/16/2003 7:56:22pm
Name: kevin masterman
City/Country: dorset england
Comments: just returned from visit to arnhem very keen to revisit during 60th anniversary do any veterans out there remember l/corp charles r waddilove of a company 2nd batt para rgt killed on bridge 19th sept 1944 body never recovered does anyone know what happened to charles? great website

Tuesday 11/11/2003 3:06:22am
Name: Anthony Salmon
City/Country: Montreal, Canada
Comments: My fathers name is Neville Salmon he was in the 1st. AB and he survived Arnhem. Does any one remember him.

Monday 11/10/2003 12:41:33am
Name: Jenny Good
City/Country: Colchester, England
Comments: Thank you for a great site where we can read the memories of those brave men who fought at Arnhem. My Brother Bdr. Leslie Cook was killed there on 20.09.44 and has no known grave. I would like to hear from anyone in the 1st Airlanding Anti-tank Btty RA who remembers my brother. I'd particularly like to hear from anyone in 'P' Troop.

Thursday 10/30/2003 3:59:05pm
Name: SSgt Tonya Feyes
City/Country: Washington D.C./ USA
Comments: Great Site! I am currently a student at the Joint Military Intelligence College. I am finishing up a paper on Operation Market Garden for my Military History Class. I learned alot from this site! Thanks! SSgt Feyes

Saturday 10/25/2003 3:35:35pm
Name: David Oliver
City/Country: St.John's Newfoundland Canada
Comments: I love the site. I think it's important for young people to learn about the war and what happened, and this site explains almost perfectly about market garden.

Wednesday 10/15/2003 10:06:36pm
Name: Martin Groeneweg
City/Country: Rotterdam / The Netherlands
Comments: As an Dutch men I woul like to say that this is an great site, I know what happed overhere and I would like to thanks al the soldiers how where fighting overhere, for ower freedom,but it is also very sade that we lost so many life's for those who killed in action. Sinserly yours, Martin Groeneweg

Friday 10/03/2003 11:09:41am
Name: ria koetsier
City/Country: victoria australia
Comments: What a informative site - recently started researching Battle of Arnhem - as I have a medal which was presented in 1945 to commemorate the 1st anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem My Father Henk Mol (Zeuntje) was Commandant in the K.P. Groningen and was hanged in Neuengamme Concentration Camp in Feb. 1945 - my Mother Martha Mol Dijkstra also was involved in the underground - and they must have been involved to have received this medal - made I believe from the dashboard of the gliders ... I have learned a lot reading through this excellent site and will continue to do so..Thank you

Friday 09/26/2003 4:13:31pm
Name: Tony Ellis
City/Country: Wiltshire England
Comments: nice to see frans & arie last week .the 59th was good . looking forward to dropping 'green on'with you next year. baskeyfield vc needs a more fitting memorial as he has no grave. keep up the good work , happy landings , Tony

Saturday 09/20/2003 3:53:51pm
Name: Arjan IJsendoorn
City/Country: The Netherlands -- Arnhem
Comments: I've just made a fine jump out of the Dakota DC3, together with those great men: the veterans, at the Ginkelse Heide-- Oosterbeek! It was a beautifull sunny day, jump and experience. Next year same time, same place. Blue skies forever & kind regards, Arjan.

Wednesday 09/17/2003 4:42:55pm
Name: CAPT James A. Gordon, Jr., USNR(Rtd)
City/Country: Sun Lakes, Arizona/USA
Comments: Andries, On the occasion of the 59th anniversary of the commencement of Operation Market Garden, I would like to congratulate you on all of your superlative efforts to commemorate the brave members of the British 1st Airborne Division in their selfless commitment during the Battle of Arnhem and Oosterbeck. Barb joins me in again thanking both you and Annemieke for the gratious hospitality you showed us during our brief visit in the winter of 1997. Congratulations on your membership in The Parachute Regimental Association, you are well worthy of the honor and recognition. All our best wishes in your continuing endeavors, and our warmest regards to you and your wonderful family. Jim.

Wednesday 09/17/2003 2:52:46pm
Name: Valentyn Philip
City/Country: bruxelles
Comments: C' est avec grand plaisir que je signe ce livre d' or aujourd'hui . Mon pere fut un des rares survivants SAS qui participat a la bataille d' Arnhem. c' est en pensant a lui que j' ecris ses quelques lignes... It is with great pleasure that I sign this gold book today. My father was one of the rare survivors SAS who participat has the battle of Arnhem. it is by thinking has him that I ecris his some lines...

Wednesday 09/17/2003 10:43:49am
Name: Stuart Jebbitt
City/Country: Ringwood Hampshire UK
Comments: Glad this site is still on the web, It is really excellent.

Saturday 08/30/2003 1:30:34pm
Name: L Griffin
City/Country: Kentucky, USA
Comments: Very nice site. Remembering Thomas Byron Youell, Jr., 325th Glider Infantry, died 27 September, 1944 in the Netherlands. This helped me understand why he was there.

Thursday 08/28/2003 4:11:20pm
Name: Jean & Gerald Licence
City/Country: Old Coulsdon Surrey
Comments: Great meeting you in the Compass Inn in Essex yesterday (27th) hope the rest of your holiday enjoyable and that you found the information you wanted re the RAF Stations. Dont forget the Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon London (www.rafmuseum.com) would, I am sure be delighted to assist you. Sincerely Gerry and Jean Licence.

Tuesday 08/26/2003 9:04:35pm
Name: ian barrett
City/Country: essex
Comments: great work guys

Tuesday 08/26/2003 1:50:01am
Name: Philip Allen
City/Country: Southampton England
Comments: This is a very beautiful site and a fitting tribute to the men that fell at Arnhem.

Tuesday 08/26/2003 1:35:19am
Name: Jim Scott
City/Country: Edinburgh, Scotland
Comments: Very nice website and interesting to read. As I think we met in Arnhem in September 2001 I shall be pleased if you will send me your email address

Saturday 08/23/2003 9:50:22am
Name: Scott Delphia
City/Country: syracuse, ny, usa
Comments: I was wondering if you could help me find market garden footage in Windows media player format for a documentary im making? if you could email me what you know. Thank you. Great site.

Thursday 08/14/2003 10:41:36am
Name: frédéric lubczinski
City/Country: paris france
Comments: i would like to thank you for this fantastis site. this is a remarkable work about what was a terrible battle . here, i would like to thank all the allied soldiers who fought and died for our freedom during the war and especially during this terrible battle.

Thursday 07/31/2003 10:03:43pm
Name: Brian Taylor
City/Country: England
Comments: My late father Eddie also known as Bill fought at Arnmen with the Recconocence Sqnd. He ended up at the Hartstien Hotel and later swam across the river. After regrouping the remnants of his outfit were transported to Leuvane? where they were ordered to locate a weapon before they were allowed to eat or rest. He died in 1999 not having fully passed on his exploits but i suppose this must be the same for many of the Arnhem vetrans I uncovered many interesting documents whilst dealing with his estate including his callup papers and discharge documents also a letter written in 1944 from a friend congratulating him and his commrades for the job they did.

Sunday 07/27/2003 8:57:36am
Name: Ron Elscot
City/Country: Schiedam/nederland
Comments: ik vind het een hele mooie site en intresant wand je ziet toch een beetje hoe het is geweest ga zo door

Friday 07/11/2003 8:39:00pm
Name: Derek Garnsworthy
City/Country: United Kingdom
Comments: My late father fought and was captured at "The Bridge" member of 1st Air Landing Anti Tank Regt. Sgt. Les (Gus) Garnsworthy love to hear from any old mates of his

Thursday 07/10/2003 5:50:07pm
Name: Alec Millington
City/Country: Lancaster England
Comments: Great site. Anybody know Sgt Len Wright DFM. I visit him from time to time. He is an ex Hamillcar pilot. Wonderfull man to talk to.

Wednesday 07/09/2003 6:59:59am
Name: shawn mcmahon
City/Country: surrey, b.c. canada
Comments: great website

Sunday 07/06/2003 6:45:40pm
Name: Jonathan Willis
City/Country: Somerset, UK
Comments: An interesting and informative site which will hopefully keep the memory of those who died alive - we owe so much.

Sunday 07/06/2003 12:51:39am
Name: David G. Gould
City/Country: Winterport, Maine, USA
Comments: Nicely documented! Deserves a return visit.

Friday 07/04/2003 1:22:30pm
Name: Bruno LECAPLAIN
City/Country: France
Comments: Great work !

Wednesday 07/02/2003 2:36:53pm
Name: Sam Venables
City/Country: Farnborough, Hants. UK
Comments: I visited Arnhem on my tour of Europe this year, your website is very informative.

Friday 06/27/2003 7:08:36pm
Name: Matthew Sciegaj
City/Country: Middletown, VA / USA
Comments: I found this site while doing some research about my late fathers war record. He was a crew member of one of the 8th Air Force's B-24's that was shot down on Sept. 19th. He was 1 of 3 from his plane who survived the crash into the English channel that day. Thank you for an insiteful site. It has helped me understand the horror of that day.

Friday 06/27/2003 2:39:08pm
Name: Jacek Dziedziela
City/Country: Poland
Comments: It's very good website!!!! Warm greetings from 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade reenactors group in Poland. Regards. Jacek Dziedziela

Tuesday 06/24/2003 7:37:29pm
Name: H Schmidt
City/Country: Sneek, The Netherlands
Comments: Langs deze ongewone weg wilde ik graag weten of er meer 'Vrienden'van het Airborne museum in Sneek en of omgeving wonen. Mooi informatieve site. Met vriendelijke groet.

Tuesday 06/10/2003 2:50:52pm
Name: Lawrence Parry
City/Country: Adelaide South Australia
Comments: My late father was a member of the British Parachute Regiment at Arnhem (Arthur Parry) Having read the book Arnhem A Tragedy of Errors and talking to my father. I'm hoping one day to visit the area, so as I can try to understand what these men went threw. And somehow get closer to my father by seeing what he saw with my own eyes.Only this time during peace time.Great site keep up the good work. Regards Lawrence Parry

Thursday 06/05/2003 5:13:48pm
Name: Thomas Smith
City/Country: England East Midlands.
Comments: A very informative website!!

Wednesday 05/28/2003 9:57:13am
Name: Denis Trotman
City/Country: Auckland New Zealand
Comments: Great site. I am looking forward to visiting Arnhem in June 2003.We will remember them.

Friday 04/18/2003 10:25:42am
Name: Eric B.
City/Country: North Carolina, USA
Comments: This website is great, the length at which you went to research the Market Garden operation on this website is just great. The German resistance during Market Garden can only be relived through video games like Medal Of Honor: Frontline. But that does not compare to the recollections of those who fought in the battle them selfs, I like the veterans memories part it brings a true light to what The British, American and German soldiers went through. You've did great great work, Thanks and keep it up.

Saturday 03/29/2003 12:07:29am
Name: Donald Patrick Anderson
City/Country: Worthing, West Sussex, England
Comments: I was stationed at Beek near Nijmegan in September 1944 with my unit 745 Company RASC (Tipper). I landed at Normandy in June 7th 1944 on Sword beach and travelled through to Germany. I still visit Holland and Normandy with the NVA and MG veterans. I still visit a dutch family who I befriended in 1944. I am now 78 years old and will travel to Arnhem this summer with my son.

Thursday 03/27/2003 8:48:20pm
Name: Nat Dawes
City/Country: England
Comments: Your site was a great help for me it helped me understand the battle in which my relatives fought. It is very good and should cary on.

Tuesday 03/25/2003 4:08:39pm
Name: Moses J. Acee
City/Country: Westmoreland, NY 13490
Comments: I was 11 years old at the time of the Market Garden Operation. I lived in Clark Mills, NY, near Utica, NY, at the time. I remember one of the airborne soldiers, PFC Anthony Moda, who was killed during that operation. Tony was a resident of Clark Mills and I remember him well. Although he is not a relative, I sent e-mail regarding Tony. Your site is excellent and very interesting.

Tuesday 03/25/2003 7:14:55am
Name: Henk Manuels
City/Country: Pietersburg, South Africa
Comments: Have visited this website often but never signed the guestbook.My Dad came from Holland and was 13 years old with the battle of Arnhem.He grew up in Velp and immigrated to SA in 1953. I am very interested in the battle and therefore are thankfull for this website as there are all the information that I need.I must thank Andries as well for information that he sent to me personally.Thanx Andries and keep up the good work!!!!!

Tuesday 03/11/2003 10:22:03pm
Name: mervyn john
City/Country: england
Comments: my farther was one of the men that jumpt in arnham in the first airborne and he was one of the lucky one's to survive .he sadly past away last year at the age of 95 he was dedicated to the regement and whent to arnham every year for the perade up until he was 90.i am glad that this site is here so people can see what really happened thank you and on behalf of my farther he thanks you. god bless you

Sunday 03/09/2003 9:38:31pm
Name: Cadet Christopher Oswald
City/Country: West Point/ USA
Comments: Your website provided me with essential information on my research paper for my military history class. The time and effort that has been placed into constructing this website has definitely paid off.

Saturday 03/08/2003 6:47:45pm
Name: para ted
City/Country: uk
Comments: this is the best site I have seen about this galland operation so far, keep up the good work

Monday 03/03/2003 1:28:30pm
Name: Loryck J Fedoryk
City/Country: Ipswich England
Comments: When I was at school in the 60`s I read a book about the battle at Arnhem and have been interested ever since, I have visited the area a few times and last year camped by the river near the old church in oosterbeek. Its amazing that after all these years the dutch people have not forgotten the actions of the brave airborne men, glider pilots and all who took part in the name of freedom. we today, should spare a thought each day for those who gave so much.

Friday 02/21/2003 4:28:20am
Name: Kingy
City/Country: Australia
Comments: As a member of the ADF, I gave a presentation on OPERATION MARKET GARDEN in late 2002. This web site was invaluable in providing information and material on the operation - one that I have been interested in ever since my father took me to see 'A Bridge Too Far' as a young boy. One of the few truly outstanding websites providing information on military history

Thursday 02/20/2003 4:36:38am
Name: Skip Solomon
City/Country: Gulfport, MS USA
Comments: I like the study of WW2

Tuesday 02/18/2003 9:02:26pm
Name: Thompson
City/Country: birmingham, england
Comments: My father, Fredrick L Thompson, Fought at Arnhem as part of 2nd bat paras, will be 80 this year, hopefully this year will be his first visit since the battle, i am very proud of his achievements and all his comrades in what must have been un-imaginable conditions.

Monday 02/17/2003 3:14:37pm
Name: Jerry ter Linden
City/Country: Voorburg
Comments: Een hele mooie en (bijna) volledige site. Ik ben zeer geďnteresseerd in het verloop van de tweede wereldoorlog m.n. in Nederland. Complimenten! Ik ben zelf bezig met een diorama (1:6 scale) met military action figures, o.a. Dragon Models/Ultimate Soldier/BlueBox, waarbij ik uit de hevige strijd een momentopname maak. Ik denk aan een scene uit de film "A Bridge Too Far" met Frost e/o Urquhart Wanneer dit werkstuk af is weet ik niet maar ik zal t.z.t. een foto van het resultaat sturen. Jerry.

Monday 02/17/2003 9:13:17am
Name: Victor
City/Country: Russian Federation, Kazan
Comments: Hi everybody! It is realy magnificent site. I am interested in history of WW2, and Operation Market-Garden ... The history is around us, and that War (no matter West or Eastern Front!) wouldn't be forgoten ... Names of towns: Arnhem, Achen, Nijmegen, Baston, Stalingrad, Kursk, Son they are equal for all people who know that the history is common for all of us, whoes grandparents take part in that terrible War named WW2. Sorry for mistakes. With best wishes Sidorov Victor (Russian Federation)

Monday 02/17/2003 2:24:46am
Name: Patrick Longpre
City/Country: Ottawa,Canada
Comments: My father Patrick Longpre was stationed in Arnhem during and after the war, and married a Dutch lady Maria Van Dyk, my mother. My dad didn't talk much of the war but my mother did, about what it was like to live in Holland during the war. My brothers , sisters , and I were all born in Arnhem (as Canadian citizens) and we left Holland for Canada on Dec 9 1952. Anytime I see Arnhem mentioned anywhere I always try to read or hear about it.

Thursday 02/13/2003 6:22:55pm
Name: Cody
City/Country: USA
Comments: Great site, it helped me a lot on my school presintation. Thanks.

Wednesday 02/12/2003 9:22:10pm
Name: k.thornton
City/Country: england
Comments: my uncle reg dimes fought and was wounded at arnhem. He was a great uncle and a good man. He never talked of what he had seen and done, but we knew of the great sacrifices that were given. sadly my uncle died several years ago so this is my salute, sadly missed but never forgotten.

Wednesday 02/12/2003 7:57:33pm
Name: JASON PADDOCK
City/Country: STOKE ON TRENT
Comments: my grandad was in the third battalion at arnhem his name was harold lowe, he was captured and taken to stalag eleven b. he died in 1985 of illness. i tell my son stories of how he and his comrades fought for their lives and ours. i would like to hear from anybody who knew him as my nan is still alive. thanks

Sunday 02/09/2003 8:28:40am
Name: Jason Webb
City/Country: Orlando/FL USA
Comments: This is such an awesome site - i have been studying market garden for years and it intrigues me to no end My wife is from Geffen and we lived in Oss for a time and i took Dutch in Uden- before i came back to the states i was able to visit the Museum in Arnhem and i took the time to walk from the NS Station in Arnhem to the John Frost Bridge - i cannot explain how i felt walking there past the monuments and then walking over the bridge itself - even though it isnt the original it was still awesome to be there in a part of history. I am definately impressed and will come back to Holland soon and will be exploring more.

Sunday 02/09/2003 0:59:00am
Name: JOHN GOWER
City/Country: NEW ZEALAND
Comments: Brilliant, you are a genius, my sons doing this at school, what a great refrence. [ May they rest in peace] JOHN GOWER NZ

Monday 01/20/2003 9:13:51pm
Name: Dennis
City/Country: Amsterdam
Comments: Hi Andries,
First of all congratulations for this wonderful site. I have a question, I wonder if someone could tell me the history of the pegasus symbol. I visit Arnhem and Oosterbeek very often but all what I know come from the books so is a guessing of what took place in where. I hope one day we can meet and you can share with me your knowledge and make it all more clear. (or maybe you can help me getting in contact with somebody who can) Hartelijke groeten, Dennis.

Sunday 01/19/2003 1:48:15pm
Name: Steve Pye
City/Country: Newbury,Berkshire,England
Comments: Excellent site. Thanks to you "we will remember them". I am a staff member of 211 ATC and we are coming over to visit the Market garden area so your site will be visited more over the next few months. Having been to the Ypre salient in 2001 then the D day landings last year the cadets are keen for somemore living history as they put it not stuck in the class stuff thanks again and will contact your pages for more info.
Steve.

Tuesday 01/07/2003 8:40:48am
Name: son of alan fletcher
City/Country: england 
Comments: my farther was a horsa pilot at hamminkeln he landed between an sas base and a tree, we went back years ago and saw a photo of his glider wedged between buildings, HAS ANY ONE GOT THIS PHOTO. your jon fletcher

Friday 01/03/2003 2:22:35am
Name: Hao Shen
City/Country: Suwanee/US
Comments: I salute everyone who fought and died in Operation Market Garden. I will never forget those who fought for freedom against Nazi oppression.