the 2004 guestbook entries

11 February 2004
Stephan Wijering
Netherlands
Geweldige site, zo houdt je de herinnering aan deze helden van de brug levend. Een minpuntje is echter dat bij elke aangeklikte link ook een nieuw browservenster wordt geopend, waardoor je een hele bak men openstaande vensters hebt, dit is wat iritant. Verder een geweldig initiatief en een goede site. Ga zo door.

11 February 2004
B. Talman
Netherlands
Hi guys, good job you made a site about this operation. Though, there are quite a lot of typos in your site. If you need someone to check and correct the spelling you know whom to contact, Greetz, Bram

11 February 2004
Netty Feskens
Netherlands
Geweldig uitgebreide site! Prachtig om het op deze manier in herinnering te houden, dat moet ook, we are not allowed to forget! Wat ik echter mis is de Nederlandse versie van de site. De Engelse tekst is ook niet je van het, zoals al eerder is opgemerkt in dit gastenboek. En het geheel is een beetje rommelig. Verder...ga zo door. Ik ben heel benieuwd naar de nieuwe database. Groet, Netty Feskens

11 February 2004
Netherlands
piet korf
fantastische site ,ik kijk er met plezier en veel interesse naar, verhalen en foto,s zijn heel indrukwekkend.Ga zo door .

11 February 2004
Ray Koot
Canada
Ik herinner de slag om Arnhem nog heel goed Ik woonde toen in Velp.Dit zijn emotioneele herinneringen die ik nooit vergeten zal. It is well documented.Best wishes. Ray Koot Dutch War Veteran and Canadian War Veteran (Lifemember) Service -Officer Royal Canadian Legion.

12 February 2004
Hetty
Netherlands
Geweldige site, wat een werk! Heb nog lang niet alles gezien, maar kom graag nog eens terug. Mooie eigentijdse manier om de herinnering aan onze bevrijders -al duurde het toen nog even- levend te houden. Alle hulde en veel aandacht gewenst!

12 February 2004
enno vos, roden(dr.)
Netherlands
Wat ik tot nu toe heb gezien is zeer indrukwekkend en het zou goed zijn, dat alle Nederlanders het zouden bekijken en zich realiseren wat alle andere naties voor onze bevrijding hebben gedaan. Hulde !!!!!!

12 February 2004
Jasper Koopmans
Netherlands
Hello, this site is a wunderfull picture of how the war was and i think you are doing a very good job. i hope that the site could stay here on the internet forever!! so no-one can forget this item of the WWII. Because in this war No-one fought alone! With friendly greetings, Jasper Koopmans

12 February 2004
Jo Verhoef
Netherlands
Ik zag zojuist de tv-uitzending op Netwerk. Wat een geweldig respect voor deze doden en daarmee dus ook voor hun leven! Met jullie fantastische inspanning laten jullie deze moedige en veel te jong gestorven mensen,die hun leven hebben gegeven voor onze vrijheid, weer een beetje leven: een fraai eerbetoon en een onsterflijk monument,dat ook hoop geeft in een verhardende wereld en mij erg heeft geraakt. Ga vooral zo door en heel veel verdere energie en steun toegewenst. Jo Verhoef (51 jaar, geboren en getogen in Huissen, nu woonachtig in Elst, allemaal dichtbij die ene brug)

12 February 2004
Jasper Koopmans
Lelystad (NL)Netherlands
Ik vind deze site heel heel indrukwekkend omdat ik dit onderwerp heel erg interessant vind ik hoop ook dat jullie deze site hier eeuwig kunnen laten staan want wat hier gebeurt is mag nooit meer vergeten worden!!! Beacause there mission was not To die for there country but let the enemy die for his! En dat is ze gelukt de vijand is verslagen en dat blijft Zo. Hulde aan alle gesneuvelden!!!

12 February 2004
Peter
Netherlands
Truus Jansen uit Cuyk NB geb 18-5-33 is gered door een man die Pick heette.

12 February 2004
Frans Hendriks
Netherlands
Wat een mooie site! Na het Journaal meteen opgezocht. Mijn vader heeft de hele oorlog in het verzet gezeten. Er werden na het eten altijd verhalen vertelt. Zo ben ik er mee opgegroeid. Nu rij ik de BSA M20 motor die tijdens WO II gebruikt is. Samen met mijn zoon Nick gaan we naar D-day en zo geven we de geschiedenis door. Want wie van de geschiedenis niet wil leren zal herhalen. En deze site is daar een uitstekende plek voor. Veel sucses en bedankt Frans en Nick Hendriks

12 February 2004
Ron van der Bol
Netherlands
Hallo Mr Hoekstra en Mr Ammerlaan. Ik zag vanavond de documentaire over jullie website. Een geweldig plan om deze mannen op deze manier te eren. Die mannen die voor mij allemaal helden zijn. Ik heb samen met mn zwager de begraafplaatsen en de museums bezocht en vond ze indrukwekkend net als jullie site. Ga zo door.

13 February 2004
Studie- en Levende Geschiedenis Groep Burgers wo2
Netherlands
Goede site! Mogen we naar u linken? Bezoek ook onze site; Studie- en Levende Geschiedenis Groep Burgerbevolking 1940/1945 www.joeri.net/4045

13 February 2004
Rob Stolk
Netherlands
Uitstekende site, een monster klus, Als jullie voor de presentatie van de 22 februari tijdelijk een mirror server willen gebruiken dan kan dit vrijblijvend op onze Veteranen server. Met vriendelijke groet. R.Stolk

13 February 2004
Henk Madern
Netherlands
Mogen we dit nooit vergeten ,wat deze helden deden voor nederland, en betaald hebben met hun leven.

13 February 2004
Marina
Netherlands
Mooie site jammer dat ik de uitzending gemist heb. Dit mag nooit vergeten worden. Ik mis alleen de nederlandse versie, hopelijk komt dit nog.

13 February 2004
Alfred Saak
Netherlands
Gisteravond heb ik met belangstelling gekeken naar de uitzending over jullie site in het programma Netwerk. Ik heb het opgenomen op dvd. Omdat ik erg geïnteresseerd ben in de geschiedenis van de Tweede Wereldoorlog ben ik alert op uitzendingen over dit onderwerp. Deze site vind ik erg mooi en zal er regelmatig naar kijken. Zo ben ik nogal bezig met de gebeurtenissen op 6 juni 1944 en ben een aantal keren naar de invasiestranden in Normandië geweest. Een impressie hiervan, aangevuld met meer informatie over D-Day is te vinden op mijn site www.saak.nl

13 February 2004
René van Lemmeren
Netherlands
Geachte heren Hoekstra en Ammerlaan, naar aanleiding van de tv uitzending heb uw site bezocht, deze is zeer indrukwekkend. De WW2 heeft door de verhalen van grootvader een diepe indruk op mij achtergelaten, mijn grootvader is namelijk in 42 door de Grüne Polizei in amsterdam opgepakt en tewerkgesteld in duitsland, na 1,5 jaar mocht hij op kort verlof waarna hij in amsterdam is ondergedoken en deze wrede oorlog heeft overleefd, dankzij onze bevrijders. met vriendelijke groet, Hoogachtend R. van Lemmeren

13 February 2004
L. van Wingerden
Netherlands
Indrukwekkend de uitzending van Netwerk over Market Garden en uw bijdrage daarin. Een bijzonder goed initiatief om een digitaal monument op te starten en te onderhouden. Ik denk dat er nog zeer veel informatie voorhanden is en geplaatst kan worden! Veel succes met uw werk.

13 February 2004
John Willemsen
Netherlands
Zeer interesante site. Ben zeer geintreseerd in de sites over de soldaten die ons de vrijheid hebben gegeven . Dit mag nooit vergeten worden. Groeten John

14 February 2004
P. Jonker
Netherlands
"In respect of those who risked and payed the ultimate price for a liberated Europe." Als iemand die nooit oorlog heeft meegemaakt, maar wel het besef heeft meegekregen dat vrijheid iets dat ten koste van de hoogste prijs (is) wordt gerealiseerd, wil ik de makers van deze site complimenteren. U heeft een bijdrage geleverd aan het historisch besef van Nederland, dat nooit vergeten mag worden. Complimenten!!! Met vriendelijke groet, P. Jonker

14 February 2004
Igor Choromanski
Poland
Thank you for this site I hope those who fought for free Europe will be not forgoten. Now Europe unites after 50 years of separation.

14 February 2004
Webmaster
Netherlands

Een greep uit de email reakties: Jullie website:

Maakt me dankbaar en verdrietig. klasse dat jullie dit eerbetoon op het internet zetten. want ik weet zeker dat dit ook voor de nabestaanden heel belangrijk is.
Marjanne Wensink

fantastisch  Ik ben diep onder de indruk van de enorme inspanningen die jullie aan dit monument hebben gegeven en nog zullen geven. Laat deze website een ontmoetingsplaats worden voor ons die nu nog dankbaar mogen zijn van degenen die dit hebben geprobeerd en de veteranen en hun nabestaanden. Zelf (50 jr) grote interesse in de oorlogsjaren t.a.v. alle militaire slagen in Europa.
Harry te Stroete

geweldig!
Versteeg P

Bedankt voor dit mooi stuk werk.thanks to al the boys that i can speak now dutch, thanks
Robert

Al tientallen jaren zijn wij aanwezig bij de herdenking in september en enige keren per jaar bezoeken wij het ereveld.elke keer vragen wij ons af zijn wij het waard geweest waarvoor zij hun leven gaven?
H. Bos

Ik vind het een heel goed inniatief van deze mensen
G.Martin

Respectvol en met eerbied volg ik als 75-jarige dit onderwerp. Via deze site wil ik graag meer weten over degenen die ons hebben bevrijd en hun leven hebben gegeven. Wie waren zij en wat gaven zij op?
Jan de Haan Sr

Klasse. Hier neem ik diep mijn oude(1952-1954) groene baret voor af.
Lageweg

Buitengewoon interessante doco en dito initiatief van de twee arnhemmers !! Complimenten !!
Johan van Doornen Doetinchem.

Van zowel mijn vrouw als van mij diepe bewondering voor wat u voor elkaar hebt gebracht in deze site. De namen op de stenen gaan nu nog meer leven! De overledenen verdienen dit en wij vergeten hen niet. We'll remember them.
M. van Toorenenbergen

Geweldig initiatief! Een mooie zaak dat deze helden die vochten voor onze vrijheid in de herinnering blijven. Een belangrijk stukje wereldgeschiedenis in eigen land moet herdacht worden. Hulde!
Arthur Sessink

Gisteravond keek ik naar 'netwerk' en was erg onder de indruk van de reportage over deze website. Woorden schieten eigenlijk te kort om te beschrijven hoe geweldig goed dit project is. Belangrijk is het zeker. Met recht een historisch monument! Bedankt. Vriendelijke groeten,
E.Smit

Hierbij wil ik mijn waardering uitspreken voor wat julie doen ter nagedachtenis aan de gevallenen in en rond Arnhem.Jaarlijks kom ik eenmaal in Oosterbeek op het kerkhof en heb vaak gedacht wat er achter al die namen op de stenen schuilgaat. Dit wordt met julie werk nu zichtbaar. Bedankt.
C.J.van Kruining

Geweldig! Ik wou jullie even ondersteunen door en welgemeend bedankt te zenden. met dit geweldig initatief. alle lof en respect. Ik kijk uit naar de 22e feb. Dit hebben onze bevrijders zeker verdient. Groet
Hans van der Linden.

Grandioos wat jullie voor elkaar hebben gebracht. Mochten jullie hulp nodig hebben om gegevens te achterhalen kun je een beroep op me doen.Heb vrij veel connecties en kennis en ken nogal wat veteranen uit Engeland en Canada. Vraag: Gaan jullie dit ook uitbreiden voor de Americanen van de 82e en 101e luchtlandingsdivisie's die bij Eindhoven en Nijmegen zijn gesprongen? Als je hulp nodig hebt dan hoor ik het wel.
J. Vingerling

complimentje! Zeer nuttig om te laten zien dat we ze nog niet vergeten zijn want dankzij hen spreken wij nu geen duits.
o janssen

HOED AF VOOR DE MAKERS VAN "MARKET GARDEN".MOTIVATIE EN DOORZETTINGSVERMOGEN HEBBEN GELEID TOT EEN UNIEK STUK WERK DIE MIJN VOLLE RESPECT VERDIEND.WACHT MET ONGEDULD OP DE COMPLETE SIDE.PER 22 MAART A.S.
Ch.Gobes

Netwerk gezien ben zeer benieuwd naar deze site heb een aantal boeken over marketgarden, heeft al jaren mijn belangstelling
J. Vijfvinkel

Alle lof en respect voor het werk dat jullie doen en al gedaan hebben. Ik ben van mening dat zij die ons daadwerkelijk (ik bedoel hiermee de man/vrouw die persoonlijk aan de strijd deelnam) bevrijdt hebben (en een poging daartoe gedaan hebben) altijd te weinig aandacht hebben gekregen - Wat jullie nu doen had veel eerder moeten gebeuren. M'n opa was ook bij de strijd betrokken op de Grebbeberg en werd gevangen genomen en afgevoerd naar Lückenwalde. Helaas heeft hij hier nooit over willen spreken.....en dit gegeven weet ik pas sinds de begrafenis van zijn vrouw. Ik kan slechts een conclusie trekken: Vooral doorgaan met dit werk.....Helaas ontbreekt het mij aan de tijd anders had ik jullie van ganse harte meegeholpen....Pro Deo. Met vriendelijke groet,
M. Ritsma

Erg emotioneel over de 2 broers doet je beseffen welk een vrijheid wij nu dankzij zoveel helden hebben!
tacopino

Ik had al heel wat gevonden op internet, maar nog niet deze site. Een geweldig initiatief, speciaal ook voor overlevenden en nabestaanden. Ooit ontmoette ik in West-Canada een oudstrijder van `Arnhem'. Hij was nooit meer teruggeweest. Ik denk dat veel veteranen, zeker als ze in Canada of een ander ver land wonen, de reis niet kunnen bekostigen. Is daar iets over bekend? En zijn er misschien fondsen om deze mensen nu het in september 60 jaar geleden is in de gelegenheid te stellen over te komen, als ze dat zouden willen?
Henk Schreuder

Als regelmatige bezoeker van Museum Hotel Hartenstein ben ik de makers zeer dankbaar voor hun inzet om een website over de operatie MG te maken.
J. Thenu

Prachtig wat jullie doen!! Is er ook informatie te vinden over degenen die Market Garden hebben overleefd en bijv. gevangen zijn genomen? Dit vraag ik omdat de oom van een Engelse vriend dit is overkomen. Hij wilde er nooit over praten. Jullie zullen wel veel reacties krijgen, dus ik begrijp als er geen tijd is te antwoorden. Met vriendelijke groet,
Mary du Pau Alphen aan den Rijn

Heren, ik wil graag mijn waardering en respect tonen voor dit fantastische iniatief van jullie, ik denk zeker dat het voorziet in een behoefte en ook de nabestaanden zullen dit zeer waarderen, en natuurlijk de gevallenen hebben er recht op, we zullen ze nooit vergeten. mvrgr,
Krissie

Dit is wel het"minste" dat we na zoveel jaren kunnen doen. Een prachtig initiatief.
Theo Thier

Indrukwekkend initiatief.
T.A.Esser

geweldig dat jullie dit doen
jm vogels

Ik zag op Netwerk zojuist jullie initiatief... mijn complimenten, heren! Een prima initiatief, zeker in deze tijd. Nederlanders mogen wel eens wat dankbaarder zijn voor alles wat de Amerikanen destijds voor onze toekomst gedaan hebben. Succes gewenst en ga zo door! Vriendelijke groet,
Michel Versteeg, Nijmegen.

fantastisch initiatief
ruud

Hallo, Net het item op netwerk gezien. Onwijs goed initiatief vind ik! Ik besef dat het veel werk moet zijn en ik wens jullie succes met de website. Als hij af is zal ik hem zeker bezoeken en de verhalen lezen. Dit is echt een goede toevoeging op de monumenten die al bestaan.
M.T. heemskerk

Jullie digitale monument is indrukwekkend. Ga door.
J.F.M.koenraadt

Hartstikke mooi initiatief!!!!!!!!
Marian

Wat een prachtig initiatief.
Frank Kappers

Bedankt. Ik ben geboren in 1934 en heb WO II bewust meegemaakt. Wij woonde toen in Tilburg en heb de vliegtuigen met aanhang over ons huis zien komen, het werd echt donker. De Duitse militairen, die in de school achter ons ingekwartierd, waren doodsbang! Ik ben jullie zéér dankbaar voor dit initiatief. Vanaf mijn jeugd tot nu toe heb ik heel veel respect voor die, vooral jonge mensen, hun leven gegeven hebben voor onze VRIJHEID.Nogmaals bedankt,
Jan

Als zestienjarige zag ik de gliders in dongen overkomen evenals de begeleidende liberators. uw iniatief verdient lof!
Fred Wijburg

Geweldig initiatief! Een mooie zaak dat deze helden die vochten voor onze vrijheid in de herinnering blijven. Een belangrijk stukje wereldgeschiedenis in eigen land moet herdacht worden. Hulde!
Arthur Sessink

Gisteravond keek ik naar 'netwerk' en was erg onder de indruk van de reportage over deze website. Woorden schieten eigenlijk te kort om te beschrijven hoe geweldig goed dit project is. Belangrijk is het zeker. Met recht een historisch monument! Bedankt. Vriendelijke groeten,
E.Smit.

onder de indruk....!!! Ik zal vast niet de eerste zijn maar ik ben zeer onder de indruk van jullie prestatie, ik ben zelf het afgelopen jaar (2003) naar Bosnie geweest en ben daar verantwoordelijk geweest voor een Engels, Canadese transporteenheid, en gezien het feit ik ook Arnhemmer ben heb ik daar veel over gesproken. de Engelse Kameraden zullen zeer verheugd zijn met deze site. Zoals jullie weten weet de gemiddelde engelsman niet waar Amsterdam precies in Nederland ligt, maar als je Arnhem noemt dan vallen automatisch namen als John Frost. nogmaals Chapeau!!!
Erick Lentjes

Fantastisch initiatief ben zeer geinteresseerd
T.Tel

Geinteresseerd in opzet w.site, welke persoonlijke gegevens van de slachtoffers zullen worden vermeld?
mw F.Hazewinkel

Een klasse reportage. Absoluut respect heb ik voor beide heren die een groot deel van hun leven met een enorm enthousiasme research hebben gedaan en nu, na al die jaren, nog steeds de daadkracht hebben om hun research om te zetten in een "document" waar nabestaanden en geïnteresseerden veel waarde aan zullen hechten. Topklasse. Een prachtig intiatief, waarbij het respect voor allen die aan deze slag deelnamen, alleen maar zal stijgen.
Danny Wennekes

Fantastisch initiatief, ter herinnering, maar ook voor de betrokken families als troost en waardering.
P.J. van Vilsteren

Een fantastisch idee om alles de digitaliseren over de slachtoffers en gebeurtenissen. Toch heb ik een vraag over de inhoud: betreffen het alle slachtoffers waar het publiek nu gegevens over kunnen opvragen inclusief de duitse slachtoffers waarvan ik toch ook vele grafstenen heb zien staan op diverse oorlogsgraven. Ik ben heel erg benieuwd, omdat ik ergens ook een grafsteen heb gezien met de naam flohr van een duitse soldaat. gaarne zie ik uw antwoord tegemoet. Nogmaals gefeliciteerd met uw initiatief, en verder succes met de verdere opbouw van uw website. Groet,
Andre

Om diverse redenen een geweldig initiatief! Suc6!
Michel Oudt

Fantastisch! Hartverwarmend! Wordt met recht "een monument van een site"!
Liedeke

Als 13-jarige jongen (nu 72)de "slag"op de Heyenoordseweg meegemaakt. Nog altijd diep in mijn geheugen gegrift en daarom mijn enorme bewondering en dank voor al het werk wat jullie gedaan hebben! Het mag niet zomaar vergeten worden !!! Nogmaals dank en ik zal een trouwe bezoeker van jullie website worden !!
Wim de Graaff

Van harte gefeliciteerd met Uw prachtig werk! Heel veel succes en dank! Dat een dertienjarige al zo'n groot aandeel in het geheel, is voor héél véél "hangjongeren" een groot VOORBEELD!! Nogmaals heel veel SUCCES!!
Philip Fredrik

Ik heb de uitzending gezien en ik vind het een zeer goed initiatief. Heb zelf veel interesse in de slag om Arnhem en zal zeker uw website nog vele malen bezoeken.
Diny Veld

Een hele mooie prestatie. Ik heb vanavond naar aanleiding van een vriendje naar netwerk gekeken. Ik bewonder het zeer hoe u aan al die informatie bent gekomen. Als u tijd heeft zou u dat kunnen verteleln hoe u daar allemaal aan komt??? Ik wens u heel veel succes met de site, waar ik erg naar uitkijk om te zien.
Tim oldeman

Geweldig wat jullie doen!
Ria

Digitaal Monument. Geweldig initiatief !
Maurice Koenis

Jullie hebben een prachtig monument opgericht voor hen die voor ons vielen. Hulde, want dit zegt meer dan een bewerkt stuk steen.Afz: Iemand van het slagveld bij Overloon.
Frans Engels

Heb de erebegraafplaats diverse malen bezocht. wat een fantastisch initatief!
Edo J. Beekman

Hallo, ik vind het echt goed dat jullie zo'n site maken. ik heb zelf veel dingen over wo2 en ik spaar ze ook. In museum hartenstein in oosterbeek is ook nog veel informatie te vinden.
Jasper

14 February 2004
Menno Karens
Netherlands
Ik wil jullie allen een gigantisch compliment geven voor deze website over hetgeen er is gebeurd op en rond Arnhem. Ook wij van de " Royal Winnipeg Rifles " een muziek- groep waar ik lid van ben steunen dit soort doelen ook voorwat deze mensen voor ons gedaan hebben 60 jaar geleden. Ook wij kunnen zeggen van " We will remember them " and " their names liveth for evermore ". Dit is wat ik zeggen kan namens ons Regiment. Dank jullie wel vrienden !!!

14 February 2004
M. Temmen
Netherlands
Bedankt voor de vele nuttige informatie en veel werk wat jullie hebben gedaan, ik hoop dat er nu meer mensen zijn die zien dat onze vrijheid door vele onbekenden duur betaald is. Ook hoop ik dat niemand de offers van deze mensen vergeet

15 February 2004
Johan Wezenberg
Netherlands
Dit is nu al een monument.

15 February 2004
Hans
Netherlands
An impressive private initiative for remembrance of a brave mission-almost-impossible of British and Poles to liberate the Netherlands from the nazi's, payed with thousands of their young lifes. We shall never forget, but - after 60 years - please forgive the Germans and let them be present in the september ceremony, for building new bridges for the future of our children in Europe.

15 February 2004
L.Vester
Netherlands
Indrukwekkend

15 February 2004
P.P.G van Melick
Netherlands
GEWELDIG MOOIE SITE!!!!!!

16 February 2004
C. Gordeijns
Netherlands
Een geweldig initiatief om 60 jaar na onze bevrijding diegenen te herdenken die hun leven gaven voor onze vrijheid. We moeten blijven herdenken en jullie page levert hiertoe een geweldige bijdrage. Namens de Para-Commandovereniging Z.O. Brabant wensen wij jullie veel succes. Op onze site hebben wij een link gelegd naar jullie page.

16 February 2004
Coen Hielkema
Netherlands
An impressive site: very interesting and a high degree of information. Many sounds and pictures: they give a very good view of what happened in Arnhem. Compliments to the makers!!

17 February 2004
Cyd Gilman
United States
Thank you for all of your efforts! I am amazed that I am able to sit at my computer in Wichita, Kansas, in the United States, and watch videos and read material about the bravery that occurred during the fighting of Operation Market Garden. Your work is greatly appreciated. Cyd Gilman

17 February 2004
Kevin M. Pearson
United States
I went up Hell's Highway from Eindoven to Arnhem in 1999, touring all of the battlefields with two men who had been with the Dutch Resistance. This is an excellent site and I very much enjoyed all the pictures that I have not seen in any books. Excellent photos of the Arnhem Bridge! Thank you for such a helpful website!

19 February 2004
Maanen
Netherlands
Het doet mij een genoegen om mijn blijk van waardering uit te spreken dat jullie met deze site de historie van 40-45 willen behouden en het opsporen van de juiste informatie van de gesneuvelde soldaten voor de nabestaanden.

20 February 2004
Chris Sheath
New Zealand
Thankyou for this great site. As a child I used to listen to stories from my Dad about his time as a medic at Arnhem. He has long left us and only now I'm trying to follow his footsteps and teach my children of what he went through. This site is a great starting place.

20 February 2004
Ria
Netherlands
Ik spreek mijn dank uit aan allen die deze website Market Garden mogelijk hebben gemaakt! Groeten Ria

21 February 2004
D.L.Sanders
Netherlands
Dear Mr.Hoekstra, during lunch i heard over the radio the news of this fantastic website I had to wait till now to have a first glimpse and I am very impressed. I remember standin in our small garden in Oegsgeest near Leiden at the age of 14 when the gigantic number of aircraft passed. I was very curious to read about those having been awarded the VC. And - forgive me- but I notice a really serious error in the text. The VC as such is described and it says: quote" this very rear" this should be "this very rare". You notice this error immediately and that is why I advice you because it is a really wonderful informative site which deserves all our attention. Hopefully you are not upset by my remartk which I only make to improve the site and its information. With my very best regards and congratulations.

21 February 2004
Leo Scholte
Netherlands
This site is very impressive. Forever the Dutch people will be thankfull. This site is a good way to show to our childeren the big price the allies paid to free us from terror.

21 February 2004
Gerda Buis
Netherlands
Hoorde op de radio van deze site, prachtig !!complimenten!!

22 February 2004
Pete Valen
Canada
This is a good account of what happened i should know as i was there.

22 February 2004
Cassy
Netherlands
SLAG OM ARNHEM I will remember them THANKS

22 February 2004
Loek van der Sande
Netherlands
I am a suvivor of the battle and am interested to revisit marketgarden

23 February 2004
Pier Sjoerd Visser
Netherlands
Nog nooit heb ik zo een gedetailleerde site gezien en de homepage is werkelijk gelijk PAKKEND. Probeer mijzelf en mijn kinderen de gruwelen van de tweede wereld oorlog en de hulp van voor ons onbekende mensen levend te houden. Is in alle tijden hard nodig, de geschiedenis leert ons ( helaas ) dat we van veel fouten niks leren. Opdat wij niet vergeten! Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat jullie als makers veel familieleden van gesneuvelden een groot plezier doen, namelijk : De eer toekennen aan al die onbekenden die hun leven hebben gegeven voor ONZE vrede.

23 February 2004
Ton
Netherlands
Hele mooie en leerzame site. Er is heel veel werk verricht dat is wel te merken ook dus daarom ga ik genieten van een stukje vaderlandsche geschiedenis. Bedankt, Vriendelijke groeten, Ton

23 February 2004
G.Kramer.sr
Netherlands
Een pracht site,compliment en nu eerdaags gegevens van gevallen jonge mensen te zien zijn, zal het nog meer indruk maken. Ik heb zelf de slag om Arnhem zeer bewust mee gemaakt, ik heb met eigen ogen de mannen zien springen, wij keken vanaf het hoogste punt in Arnhem op de geitenkamp, ook enkele Dakota?s laag over ons heen zien komen, en enkele dagen erna was ik getuige dat er vrachtwagens met para?s door de Duitsers werden afgevoerd over de schelmse weg, richting Roosendaal. Dat was ook de eerste keer dat wij het V teken zagen, deze mannen zwaaide naar ons en maakte dat teken. Ik ben in het bezit van een originele baret die toen gedragen is, en ben daar zeer trots op. Ik zal nog regelmatig op uw mooie site te vinden zijn. Bedankt!

24 February 2004
Ayla
Netherlands
Hele mooie website zeg en dat gemaakt door stadsgenoten ;-) heel goed van jullie , ik denk dat er een boel mensen hierdoor een plekje kunnen geven in hun hart en dingen af kunnen sluiten heel erg mooi!! mijn complimentjes, Ayla uit Arnhem

24 February  2004
bambam887
Belgium
Ongelooflijk ! Dit is echt een museum On Line! Hopelijk blijft deze site nog lang bestaan.

24 February 2004
Dick Kuiten
Netherlands
Heb vorig jaar lekker meegesprongen, ik was zeer onder de indruk. Ik doe dit jaar mee met de viering in het voetbalstadion en hopelijk spring ik weer mee op de Ginkelse Heide. Ik zat dit jaar in de stick, waarvan enige mensen in de bomen waren geland..niet zo netjes.

25 February 2004
Dave
Netherlands
Zeer goed werk verricht. Het ontroerd me gewoon. Keep on going! Dave.

29 February 2004
R. Veelenturf
Netherlands
Het is een fantatische site zo kunnen we alles nog eens goed nalezen over hoe verschrikkelijk de oorlog was.

02 March 2004
Leo
Netherlands
Good site. Currently there is a lot of attention paid to commemoration of WWII on the history-site of the BBC (www.bbc.co.uk/history). I'd recommend you get this site listed there.

03 March 2004
James
United Kingdom

Winged Chariot's
Arnhem 17th September 1944
In their thousand's they came.
Brave of heart.
Bearing youthful faces;
set in determination.
As messengers of freedom.
To those who had waited
so long.
The fell to earth.
Comrades in arms,
to free the enslaved.
To return the chalice of peace.
Never to be forgotton.
A bridge too far -but not in vain.

05 March 2004
Jan Kerkhof
Netherlands
Eind februari heb ik uw site ontdekt na een uitzending van netwerk op TV. Ga zo door,er komen steeds weer herinneringen aan die tijd boven. Ik was op 17 september 1944 11 jaar oud. Op die dag heb ik in mijn geboorteplaats een toestel brandend neer zien storten,volgens de plaatselijke krant destijds een Marauder met als piloot Lt Herbert E Shulman een ander bemanningslid was Lt Omar Kampfsmid beiden werden op die dag tijdelijk op het kerkhof van mijn geboorteplaats begraven.

06 March 2004
Peter Degens
Netherlands
Zeer mooie site, in nagedachtenis van hen die voor onze vrijheid hebben gevochten. In dit jaar van de 6oe herdenking, kunnen wij alleen hopen dat deze waanzin nooi meer zal gebeuren.

07 March 2004
David Parker
United Kingdom
Thank you, thank you indeed - but you will no doubt stand accused by some of glorifying war - in fact you are glorifying their freedom to make that criticism.

09 March 2004
Shirley Hall-Roberts
United Kingdom
My father was Sargeant (Later RSM) Norman Stewart Gentles who served in the lst Airlanding Anti-Tank Battery RA. He was mentioned in despatches as having saved an officers life.

09 March 2004
Tina Klein
Australia
I was tina huisman van de Bakkerstraat in Oosterbeek ik was 10jaar oud toen de oorlog begon myn vader had een zuivel zaak wy hebben 10dagen in de kelder gezeten en zyn toen naar driebergen gestuurd tot na de oorlog .myn vader zorge altyd voor mannen die snachts op het kerkhof zaten hy zy kwamen eerst een beetje rum drinking. ik kan veel mmer schryven maar daar is niet genoeg ruimte.

10 March 2004
Robert van Voorden
NetherlandsThank you all so much!!!!

10 March 2004
Gerrit Van Der Kolk
Australia
Although i am now an Australian,i was born in Oosterbeek june 1945.and lived there with my parents till i was 13.My father has told me many stories from the war years and how all of Oosterbeek was "levelled" to the ground.I managed to get some pictures from the museum in Oosterbeek when i was lucky enough to revisit a couple of years ago.It makes you wonder does,nt it, we still have not learned anything since those days.There is still war all around.It makes me feel so sad for all those peoples that have died for the "cause??"I will certainly let my friends and relatives know about your web site, so that they can either remember or LEARN as the case may be.

11 March 2004
Dale Armstrong
Canada
Hello fellow Jumpers, I would like to request from the website host to put a section on the website for all members of the Parachute Regiment that jumped into Arhnem. My Grandfather was with The Parachute Regiment (1st Battalion) and jumped into Arhnem and survived. Death from above...  Dale Armstrong

11 March 2004
Claire
United Kingdom
Good work on the site. I found out about it in the liner notes of a soundtrack (http://michaelgiacchino.com/mohfl.html). It is very informative and makes me respect those brave people who fought for the liberation of Europe even more.

13 March 2004
Martien G de Koster
South Africa
Very interesting.Bringing back memories of 1940-1945.

14 March 2004
Jack van der Laan
Canada
Dear Mr. Hoekstra, congratulations with the work you and your partners put in producing this excellent website. I was born in Harkema, The Netherlands and now live in Burlington, On. Canada. The Canadian soldiers played an important role in liberating The Netherlands. On Saturday, May 8th we will celebrate the May 5th Canada Netherlands Friendship Day here in our city. (May 5th has been declared the Canada Netherlands Friendship Day by way of an official proclamation) The WW II Lancaster will do a fly pass at 12 noon on May 8th during the flag raising ceremony . Celebrations continue on at night at La Salle Park Pavilion with the Dutch Canada Koor.  THANK YOU Mr. Hoekstra and Mr. Ammerlaan for giving back by way of this excellent contribution - ThANK YOU to all the veterans and THANK YOU CANADA - WE WILL REMEMBER THEM ALWAYS.  Regards, Jack van der Laan , Founder and chair person, The Canada Netherlands Friendship Association.

15 March 2004
Jasper van Naarden
Netherlands
Hello, I've hat very much help from this site for my history WO2. The only thing that i miss is the complete development of the battle of Arnhem. Many thanks ever1 for saving Holland dear Soldiers.

19 March 2004
Daniel Maske
United States
Thank you, and God bless everyone involved in this heroic battle, and, even though we lost, we are forever thankful and in your debt. Thank you.

20 March 2004
Franklin Lubberts
Netherlands
Een te gekke website. Als Arnhemmer een echte aanvulling op de geschiedenis van mijn stad. SUPER!!!!

23 March 2004
René Hoebeke
Netherlands
Vandaag keek ik voor het eerst op jullie website omdat ik via via hoorde over een lijst met gesneuvelde soldaten en foto´s over operatie Market Garden. Uit nieuwsgierigheid heb ik de site bekeken. Ik ben totaal verrast door de vele verhalen, foto´s, lay-out en ga zo maar door. Het lijkt erop dat er niets ontbreekt. Een hele mooie website met een oceaan aan gegevens. Wat mij betreft krijgt website een dikke 10!

19 September 2004
Chris Urmston
Netherlands
When i was younger and lived in england,i heard wartime storys from my grandparents,now i live in holland,i see the places,of which they talked about,and still now it amazes me to learn how much was sufferd in arnhem,and surounding places,thank you for being so brave and enduring all of this sadness for us,that we can talk so openly about,again thank you all

25 March 2004
A.J.v.d.Windt
Netherlands
Ik ben bija 83 en kan wel zeggen dat ik de 2e WO lijfelijk heb meegemaakt.Ben veel op internet en gelukkig met uw web site.Heb vanuit Rotterdam toen alles zien overvliegen.Was overweldigend. Die indrukken raak je nooit meer kwijt. Evenmin de nagedachtenis aan al die slachtoffers.

26 March 2004
DAAN
Netherlands
GOEDE SITE MIJN OPA IS IN DE OORLOG OVERLEDEN NU WEET IK MEER

27 March 2004
John Van Loon
Australia
A great contribution for those galant men who fought and died in the strugle for freedom at Arnhem.

31 March 2004
E.J.Peters{Johnny} 1/Border Arnhem 44
United Kingdom
I was there, and escaping across the river was one of the the bad experiences of the battle, of course there were many other bad experiences, of which I could relate

02 April 2004
M.J. Voeten
Netherlands
Een prachtig stuk werk.

03 April 2004
alice (v.straten)-visser
Netherlands
Hoe zouden wij, Oosterbeekse kinderen van 1944, het ooit kunnen vergeten wat toen gebeurde. En toch raak je niet uitgekeken op jullie geweldig waardevolle site! Heel hartelijk dank voor dit prachtige initiatief.Bovendien zo waardevol om er samen met kinderen en kleinkinderen naar te kijken. Corrie, Dicky, Koos Truusje en Alice Visser.

08 April 2004
Ian Myson
United Kingdom
Wonderful and informative site dedicated to the brave men who fought and died in the arnhem area

09 April 2004
Mark Vander Bauwede
Belgium
Great site, keep up the good work as we may never forget these soldiers. Thanks

12 April 2004
Vincent Dufour
Belgium
Ik ben een jonge geinteresseerde persoon , die meer wil weten over de wo2 (ww2) en daarom bezoek ik deze site. Deze site is een van de beste site over wo2 (ww2) en ik zou graag meer willen weten . DUS goed werk en blijf zo door gaan!

12 April 2004
Niek Hendrix
Netherlands
A tribute for those who died for our freedom. Best Regards, Niek Hendrix

15 April 2004
R. KOOT
Canada
Ik ben geboren en getogen in Velp (1925). The Battle of Arnhem heb ik op een afstand meegemaakt. Deze Website is de meest accurate verslag die ik ooit gelezen of gezien heb. Gefeliciteerd. Ray Koot Aldergrove BC.

21 April 2004
Lambert Denessen
Netherlands
I am an inhabitant of Arnhem and also an employe of the Gemeente Arnhem(community). My work is traffic-enginering and design at the office of Dienst Stadsontwikkeling Arnhem.The past years I had the task to do the trafficcontrole within the (mayor)maintenanceproject of the John Frostbridge. I hope that the memorial in september this year will be a fulfilled event.

16 April 2004
Boukje Koning
Netherlands
Hallo, ik vindt dat jullie er een geweldige site van hebben gemaakt heel indrukwekkend interessant en toch ook wel ontroerend. ga zo door.

19 April 2004
Gary M. Farral SSG Ret
United States
Thank for preserving this history.

16 April 2004
E. Sadler
United States
This is a wonderful site. I hope none of us ever forgets.

22 April 2004
Paul Raby
United States
Great website and a worthy slice of preserved history. I visited the battlefield several times during my career in the British Army. My father was in 30 Corps during Operation Market Garden.

24 April 2004
Terry Karselis
United States
An excellent site and one that deserves commendation as do the heroes who died at "the bridge too far".

24 April 2004
John Rhind
United Kingdom
Excellent website. Glad to see so much interest being taken in the sacrifice paid by so many brave men

25 April 2004
Peter van der Spek
Netherlands
Geweldig mooie site, ik woon zelf ook in Arnhem en ben zeer geintreseerd in Market- Garden. Deze site geeft mooie info over het verloop van MG. Heerlijk om er doorheen te bladeren, fantastisch werk! Dikke complimenten! Peter

25 April 2004
Comdt P J Mc Cartan
Ireland
Fantastic site - was recent visitor to Arnhem battle fields - very humbling experience, Kind regards, PJ

25 April 2004
d.c.n.n.noë
Indonesia
Je hebt gelijk, ik denk met grote deernis aan diégenen die lichamelijk gaaf maar geesteijk aangeslagen verder moe(s)ten. Bepaalde gebeurtenissen zijn op het netvlies gebrand en vergallen heel veel. Ik wens je succes met deze site, je zoektocht, ik zal nog geregeld een "kijkje" nemen. Bedankt voor al het werk dat je tot nu toe hebt verricht!! gegroet, dc3

26 April 2004
Dennis J Weatherall
Australia
No one can imagine the sacrifice men give in defending freedom.

26 April 2004
Alison Miller
Belgium
I am a fifth grade teacher in an international school in Belgium. We are preparing a study unit which culminates in a week long visit to Arnhem this coming May. All information like yours is very helpful to us and gives our youngsters an increased respect for the past and for the liberties they presently enjoy.

28 April 2004
Graham Frost
United Kingdom
I am the son of Gunner Sgt Ernie Frost 11421871 Royal Artillery. He is now 82 years old and virtually housebound.

29 April 2004
sander
Netherlands
super mooi site met veel informatie

30 April 2004
Ivo Brncic
Sweden
A fantastic site. I have just finished reading the book A bridge too far by Cornelius Ryan. Responsibility for the tragedy (more than 10 000 dead allied soldiers) should probably be better exposed.

30 April 2004
C Harding
United Kingdom
Aircraft for this operation departed from the airfields all around where I live. Just two stations launched 142 Daks to join the rest of the force. The men that left Lincolnshire and the UK for this op must not be forgotten. I will remember them as I am no better than any of them. Bless their hearts.

01 May 2004
Barry McCloskey
Canada
Excellent site. Am looking forward to going through each page.

02 May 2004
J. Harmanni
Netherlands
Bijna 4 mei de dag dat we de oorlogslachtoffers herdenken. Gestorven voor onze vrijheid. Dan zie ik deze site en weet men niet waar, wanneer of hoe iemand is gestorven (gesneuveld). Gelukkig halen jullie die mensen uit de annonimiteit en geven hun het respect dat ze verdienen. Graveside unknown geeft je kippevel gestorven voor onze vrijheid verdient meer dan dat en daar dragen jullie je steentje aan bij. Nu ik gezichten zie bij de slachtoffers van onze vrijheid hang ik met nog meer respect de vlag uit op half stok hier in Leeuwarden. En zullen mijn zoons Gerrit-Jan en Timon (bijna 6 en 3) dit jaar zeker mee gaan.

28 April 2004
Lynne Walker Redman
Australia
Great site, my father was a navigator on a Stirling involved with the Market Garden op.He died in 1982 and is much missed by me and my mother Joan Walker. The plane was shot down over Holland 190 Sqad. He walked home with the help of the Dutch people. Thank you for great work you have done

28 April 2004
Jeroen Koopman
United States
Thank you very much for setting up this wonderful web site....Jeroen

02 May 2004
P.Mutsaers
Netherlands
In remembrance of the who gave their live and their youth for our freedom.

02 May 2004
Robin
Netherlands
Its an very interresting website. Robin

02 May 2004
Joseph H. Ducrot
Netherlands
I was a member of the Knokploeg Nijmegen.And we fought together with the 82 Airbornes against the Germans. Our commander was captain Bestebreurtje of the special forces he was landed in Groesbeek with the glider of general Gavin.

04 May 2004
W. Bourke
Australia
An excellent site. It is good to know that despite the suffering of the civilian population, many still remember and honour the airborne warriors and understand what they attempted to do.

04 May 2004
Karolus
Poland
Very interesting site. I found many interesting articles and photos here.

05 May 2004
Briggs, Kenneth,A
CanadaI have not look at all of this web site but it is well done congr good job

05 May 2004
Brigitte Vink
Netherlands
Indrukwekkend!! 5 mei, bevrijdingsdag, goed om stil te staan bij wat er allemaal gebeurd is. Opa dit is voor jou, ik mis je en ik wou dat je er nog was om samen te praten over die tijd.

07 May 2004
Lee Dellar
United Kingdom
Lest we forget.

10 May 2004
Patrick Villiers
United Kingdom
I would like to express my gratitude for compiling this excellent site in memory of all those who sacrificed their lives during the great battle to free Europe.

11 May 2004
John H A Gavin MBE
United Kingdom
As a postwar member of Airborne Forces I was shown the Arnhem film, Theirs is the Glory during our Parachute Training Course at Abingdon. It was impressive, moving and inspiring.

13 May 2004
David R. Olive
Canada
My Great Uncle the youngest in my Grandmother,s family died while trying to rescue the British and Polish Paratroopers from Arnhem. He was only 22 . Thanks to Dutch family Van Bekkum for looking after his grave for 60 years.They contacted us so we could place his picture on website.Thanks.--Dave Olive Fredericton Junction, N.B. Canada

13 May 2004
Dave Olive
Canada
Excellent site to remember Harold Magnusson from Canada.Only one of thousands who died in WW2.

17 May 2004
Simon Neely
Australia
learnt about omg playing a game (close combat:a bridge too far) then started reasherching in my own time then found this site. congrats on a great site!

17 May 2004
Johan van Doornen
Netherlands
Beste mensen, Met veel bewondering en respect heb ik naar de uitzending van netwerk gekeken afgelopen donderdag ! Wat een geweldig initiatief ! Ik herken het gevoel omdat ik als kind ook veel op de war cementry in Oosterbeek kwam. Mijn welgemeende complimenten !! Jullie kunnen oprecht trots zijn op jullie zelf !! Dit is en voelt goed !! Succes !

17 May 2004
Wim de Vries
Netherlands
beste mensen,  Via een uitzending op de t.v. heb ik gehoord over jullie website marketgarden. Ik ben in 1951 geboren dus na de oorlog, maar heb wel belangsteling voor alles wat er gebeurd is. ook heb ik veel verhalen gehoord van mijn ouders die tijdens de oorlog en met de bevrijding in brabant woonden. Dank zij jullie komt de oorlog weer tot leven op een fantastsiche manier, hoewel het natuurlijk een ongeloofelijk trieste geschiedenis is. Ook al de soldaten die hun leven hebben gegeven voor onze vrijheid, komen weer in beeld. op een fantastische en tevens toch discrete manier. Daarom wil ik jullie bedanken voor jullie geweldig indrukwekkend werk dat julie geleverd hebben. vriendelijke groeten Wim de vries, Helmond

18 May 2004
Ms. J. Hancock
Netherlands
Great website! My compliments. My father served in the 2nd WW.

18 May 2004
Gabriele Zanco
Italy
great job guys.

19 May 2004
Peter Allen
United Kingdom
I was born in 1950 into a better world. I offer my humble and heartfelt thanks to you all for the sacrifice and effort to make this world a place were I could lead a life worth living. Thank you.

11 May 2004
Marten Kalkwiek
Netherlands
Prachtige site ,zelf heb ik het een paar keer bezocht het Ereveld en de rust die er heerst indrukwekkend. Laten wij nooit vergeten wat zij allen hebben gedaan. M.Kalkwiek Groningen.

19 May 2004
Mike Burrows
United Kingdom
An excellent memorial to all those brave men that gave their lives for freedom and to those who survived to tell the tale, Theirs is The Glory. Mike Burrows Former Paratrooper, 5 Airborne Brigade

20 May 2004
Mario Silva Santisteban Arevalo
Peru
Es una pagina bastante interesante y bien hecha,séque su archivo fotográfico es bastante más amplio de lo que muestran hasta ahora los felicito por hacernos llegar una versión más detallada de la citada operación y tambien por mostrarnos todo el heroísmo y valor de los soldados,tanto aliados como alemanes que participaron no solamente en esta acción sino durante toda la guerra defendiendo a su país respectivo tengan o no la razon de su parte.

20 May 2004
Bonifatius Jongenelen
United States
My thanks to all of you. Because of your sacrifice our family has been able to live in peace.

21 May 2004
Janice Griffith
United States
My cousin, T/Sgt Charles Ruble, died at the "Drop Zone" and was buried as an "unknown". Some of our family visited this area a few years ago. I have been putting our family history together and have an interesting story, complete with letters of the investigation done by my uncle, a Judge Advicate General. I was very moved vy the pictures of the area and would love to use them in my story. I believe they have identified Charles Rkuble through DNA and he is no longer an unknown. The family will love seeing you web site. Thank you, Janice Griffith

22 May 2004
Anthony Lake
United Kingdom
My grandfather was at Arnhem - Corporal Burnham Blaxley RASC 250 (Airborne) Light Composite - captured at Oosterbeek. Planning a trip to Arnhem in September, unfortunately my grandfather will be unable to go; however, appreciate any correspondance.

22 May 2004
Henk de Boer
Netherlands
Last week had old friends over from UK (one is Polish and his father fought during W II). Since I recently moved to the area, I took them on a trip from Driel, Mook, Nijmegen, Arnhem and Oosterbeek. All most impressive and gives you an idea what all courageous men and women did there. Obviously they have my deepest respect.

23 May 2004
Tom
Netherlands
This is an important Monument for all times.  I hope so much people will learn from it for their future.

27 May 2004
Spain
Francisco Javier Picón Sebastián
I think that ending the war in 1944 would have saved at least 1 millon European people. The sacrifice of the allied paras was not in vain.

28 May 2004
W.E.Van Horn
United States
Your account is very accurate. as a member of the 441st troop carrier command.I remember some parts well.

03 June 2004
Cpl mac McGrath Light Infantry
Germany
Exellent site, loads of infomation, from this I did alot of background work prior to going on a vist myself with an old mate of mine. nice one.

02 June 2004
Vincent Dufour
Belgium
Je hebt een mooie site gemaakt . Zeer interessant en een leerrijke site. Vincent Dufour

03 June 2004
Iain Charnely
United Kingdom
I found your site whilst carrying out background research into a trip we are planning for the 60th Anniversary. Great site, keep up the good work.

30 May 2004
STUART DAVIES
United Kingdom
I found your site very interesting and informative. My uncle ( Desmond Davies)was a medical orderly attached to B company of the second battalion and can always remember, even as a young child being told of how is best friend ( Benjamin Bliss ), also a medical orderly, was killed at Arnhem. Thanks to your site I have been able to find details of his grave and even a picture of him. I will now be visiting his grave in early September. If anyone has any further information about Benjamin Bliss or my Uncle I would be very pleased to see it.

30 May 2004
Lambertus Pulles
Canada
Enjoy your website tremendously I have missed seeing it, glad its back  Bert Pulles

01 June 2004
Richard Sonderegger
United States
thank you all for your sacrifice and bravery.

01 June 2004
Elaine Heading
United Kingdom
What a wonderful site. I am trying to find information on Julius Wisebad. He was killed 18 September 1944 and has no known grave. He was in the AAC Glider Pilot regiment of the 1st Airborne Division and I belive also may have taken part in the D Day Landings in Normandy. Any information will be very much appreciated

03 June 2004
monica angold
United Kingdom
My father was in Belgium and Holland in 1944, he stayed for some time in a place called Erp in the house of a school teacher, who gave him the banner of the local brass band to take care of. I am returning it on July 3rd. His name was George Higham he was a flight sergeant in the R.A.F.

04 June 2004
Miklos Baktay
Hungary
Congratulations, and of course thank you for this site. I think it is the best example for what we should use new technologies.  I think this is a true, living memorial of those people who lived through, or died those days. Thank You.

05 June 2004
alan
Canadat
hank you all for the great and splendid efforts to make this site and post such important information which sheds light on this psrt of history.I was happy to see this site as I was looking for details about airborn ops in wwII.thank You all agagin ..... god bless you

05 June 2004
John H. Beach
United States
I am looking for folks that knew Arie "Harry" Dirk Bestebreurtje. He worked behind the enemy lines in the Netherlands during WWII and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Div. This person later became a minister and was part of our church in Yonkers, NY while he lived in Pelham, NY. I knew him well and recorded many of his war experiences and sermons. I would like to exchange stories about this wonderful person. Kind regards, John H. Beach, Yonkers, NY USA, john_h_beach@compuserve.com

06 June 2004
Zbyszek Durczok
Poland
Great and interesting site. I am planning visit Arnhem this year and write an article about polish soldiers. Kind regards

08 June 2004
Scott Furtak
United States
Great job with the website. My Uncle Walter Furtak was killed in Holland with another soldier when they were removing a wounded comrade. Thank you for honoring the soldiers who perished in this battle.

08 June 2004
Cor Goosens,OAM
Australia
Well done I had to get some figures and to tell story of battle of Arnhem to my veterans of the Returned Soldiers league of Australia

09 June 2004
Herman Int Zandt
Canada
This story must be told repeatedly so our grandchildren will understand the sacrifices made to liberate Europe and made it possible for thousands if immigrants to come to this wonderfull country Canada.

10 June 2004
M. kossen
Netherlands
I was born in 1956, so i have never been in the war. WWII. However, I have learned a great deal about it, from my grandparents, sites like this, and several Informational books, monuments and films. I have the deepest respect for all the people that fought, and died, specially in Operation Marketgarden, so we, (post war childeren) Can now live in peace. I play a Wargame, (RTCW) and still play "fight" the good fight of Marketgarden, wich is a map in the game, most every day. I thank everyone who worked on this informational site, (great work) wich gave me a better knowlege of wat really happenend there, and i tip my head to all those who fought and died at O-MG, so that we can live in peace. Thanks again.

10 June 2004
J Veldman
Netherlands
The memories of Arnhem 1944 geven de slag om Arnhem een persoonlijk gezicht. J Veldman

12 June 2004
paul blume
Australia
Top site i enjoyed looking through the pages

13 June 2004
Price Clingenpeel
United States
I have not read the book yet, but if the movie was any indication of the true facts what a story it truely must have been for the grandchildren. Bless all of those who died in valor both to gun fire and poor planning.

13 June 2004
marion Hall
Canada
William Gibson, Killed Sept. 1944 father of my sister in Edinburgh SCOTLAND. He was killed about 4 days before she turned 2. My mother told us lots of great things about the man we only saw pictures of and died so young just like thousands of others who gave their lives so we can live in harmony. But they do have to be rememberd God rest their souls and watch over them.

11 June 2004
vikki lawton
United Kingdom
Excellent site,we need more!! I am the grand-daughter of GEORGE DAVID ALFRED LAWTON,and I am looking for any information on him.He joined up on 19-12-1938 after lying about his age(he was classed as too old at 24,can you believe that!)He served with the Royal Artillery Field corps,(not sure where he was stationed though)He came from Burslem in Staffordshire and served until 26-4-1946.He was injured in Venlo(w) in Holland,on 27-11-1944 he had his leg blown off.This is about the time that I am interested in because we think he was something of a hero.(he would not talk about it),although any information would be great.His army number was 888394 and when he was discharged he had the rank of lieutenant sergeant,we think.His best friends during the war were Dixy,and Doxy(honest)we think that Dixy was a nickname and that Doxy was either Fred or George and Doxy was his real surname.Any information however small would be great. Can I just say thank-you from the bottom of my heart to all the people like my grandad who sacrifised so much for us, you are all true heroes.

13 June 2004
edd
France
I personally have not been at war but I have watch a bridge to far many many times and I take my hat off to the soldiers that survived and pray God watch over all those who died for freedom, May they never be forgotten.

14 June 2004
Natasha Semmens
United Kingdom
My grandad was Corporal Hancock, fondly remembered as the corporal who offers MG Urquart a cup of tea in A Bridge Too Far. Although I was close to him as I grew up, he never talked to me about his experiences, so I am grateful for this small representation in the film. He died about 13 years ago and (at his own request) his ashes were taken to Arnhem. I wonder if anyone has any memories of him? In particular, does anyone know of a story in which he returned to a building (?) under attack to retrieve the flag/colours? I remember this story being told as a child, but would like to know more.

16 June 2004
Jackie Thompson
United Kingdom
My dad who died in 1976 was a british paratrooper dropped at Arnhem maybe someone has memories of him Harold (Lal) Thompson.I have learned about this from family and know he was captured after 8 days and became POW in Berlin.A photo of him is in used in lots of books patroling through the debris with his red beret and rifle but I as only a teenager when he died did not learn enough from him.

16 June 2004
Michael Wellman
United StatesI would like to thank all the brave paratroopers that sacrificed life and limb to free the world of oppersion and evil of the Nazi war machine and liberating Holland.

18 June 2004
Vincent Gesmundo
Philippines
Since i was a kid ive been fascinated about the facts and events that happened during WWII. Ive done some research about the Philippines(were im from) during WWII during the Japanese occupation. I am very eager to find out more bout the war in europe. ive watch lots of movies regarding WWII in europe including "bridge to far" and "band of brothers" and i want to find out more.Thanks

19 June 2004
Saheli Mukherjee Das
India
I was touched by watching the movie "A Bridge too Far" yesterday! Just had one feeling... how can a human be so INHUMAN as to indulge into war.  If any of you want to share more news / photographs about WW II, please get in touch!WAR ... the 3 letter monster! I have always been fascinated by the Second World War. So many lives lost, so many dreams doomed... the meaningless blunder. My hats off to the brave soldiers who gave us a better today! Any information i can gather about this event in history is priceless to me. Looking for some feedback! saheli_md@rediffmail.com

22 June 2004
kevin masterman
United Kingdom
Great site I will be attending Arnhem in Sept with my family and I hope to find out what happened to my Grandfather L/CPL Charles WADDILOVE A Coy 2bn Parachute Regiment who was killed near the bridge on 19th Sept 1944

22 June 2004
Jeremy Cole
United States
Just wanted to let all of the veterans know that what you did those many years ago will never be forgotten. I am 31 years old, born some thirty years after the war but keenly aware of those that came before me and the sacrifices they made. The world could have been a very different place if it were not for you all. My thanks.

20 June 2004
CPT M. Church
United States
I often think about those heroic Americans, who fought and defeated, the Axis powers of WWII. Where did we get such men? They were truely heros... and websites like this one help present generations realize the price that was paid for the liberation of Continental Europe.

23 June 2004
Karsten Krøner
Denmark
Thank you very much for a fantastic and informative home page! I have previously visited your site, but you have made it even better. Karsten Kroener

24 June 2004
Lisette Span
Netherlands
Ik vind het heel goed dat jullie ons aan de Slag om Arnhem helpen herinneren. Dat mag niet vergeten worden!

25 June 2004
a.george [gardner ]
United Kingdom
IN MEMORY OF MY BROTHER JIM GARDNER WHO SERVED AT ARNHEM, SADLY PASSED AWAY 1996.

26 June 2004
Phil Johnson
United States
My father, Paul Johnson, was in charge of the American communications team that landed by glider on the first day. I am looking for information on the name, makeup, orders and outcome of my fathers team.

27 June 2004
Bob Wallace
Canada
My father, Pte. Thomas Wallace 3506540, 1st Border Reg, was captured at Nijmegen. He passed away about 12 years ago. I believe one of his close friends was Jim Longson, whos book, An Arnhem Odssey, which I obtained shortly after. Bob Wallace

28 June 2004
Mika Laiho
Finland
Truly wonderful pages , all the Best in future :)

02 July 2004
Theo SMIET
Ireland
Having been involved with the landing of the 82nd Airborne Division at Nijmegen on September 1944, I am sending greetings to all my old comrades.

04 July 2004
paul hubbard
Australia
i have always been interested in reading about the history of WWII and specific facts and accounts that are included in this site are excellent. reading some of the vetrans personal memories shows how brave these young men were and what they had to go through.

04 July 2004
Graham Jervis
United Kingdom
My Uncle, Bill Foster fought at Arnhem,was captured and imprisoned until the end of the war. I am jumping for my Dutch Army Para Wings this September, in his memory. Utrinque Paratus.

06 July 2004
dan
Netherlands
Whouw !!!!!!!!!!what a site,it is the best website I have seen.thank you for all this work .regards Dan

06 July 2004
carolene king
United States
My Father J.P. (Jay) King ..served in this war.. how proud he has made me. i only wish i new more..if anyone remembers him plz email me..he was from kentucky, and half Indian and only about 19 or 20 i suppose..he now waits in heaven for his family...not only his flesh and blood..but the brave men that he served with..

06 July 2004
Henri Prinsen
Netherlands
september 1944, Ik was 8 jaar vanuit onze straat kijkend in westelijke richting zagen we duizenden parachutes in de lucht zweven.Zou er een eind komen aan de oorlog?!! Na zware gevechten beschietingen,leven in kelder opeens in de avond rolden er tanks vanuit Arnhem de brug over richting Nijmegen. Blijheid de Engelsen!! we werden bevrijd!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even later zwaar teleurgesteld het bleken Duitse tanks te zijn,de tommys hadden de Slag om Arnhem verloren

07 July 2004
Michael Page
United Kingdom
A very moving website. It was somewhat bizarre seeing details of my grandfather (also Michael Page)who died at Arnhem. His gravestone looks immaculately attended to as it was 10 years ago when I visited for the 50th anniversary. I am intending to go back for the 60th anniversary this year and would be grateful if anyone has any details of what will be happening, they would forward them to me

07 July 2004
Mike Running
United States
Great site, Our Grandfathers Deserve the Best

08 July 2004
Wim Guitres
Netherlands
Uw idee van eren spreekt mij erg aan en de door U opgezette stichting verdiend alle respekt en steun. You ideer to remember is very good and deserves respect and support. Wim Guitres Helmond

08 July 2004
Jim Norene
United States
Member of G Co., 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment. Wounded near the bridge at Best.

09 July 2004
Tim Sodd
United States
We are bringing our grandson to Arnhem next month to see the sight of the battle.

10 July 2004
Hans Zettby
Sweden
This is a really good site. Informative for me now when I go to Nijmegen. I have been there for 6 times before. This year I will just go there to look at this events whit my son Rickard.Take care of your fiets. Look in my website http://home.tiscali.se/zettby

02 July 2004
christian djedje
France
I love this site and I hope you keep it up.

15 July 2004
William Watson, Capt. USAAF (Ret.)
United States
I flew the paratroopers and towed gliders to the Eindhoven area Sept.17 to 22, 1944. At our altitude of 500 feet we could see all the people out waiving in the streets. 30 years later as the Captain of an American Airline passenger plane I had a group of Dutch business men up to the cockpit during a flight. The leader of the group told me that as a child, on the first day of the attack, his father had put the family on the roof of their home to cheer us on. We had a joyful reunion.

13 July 2004
Henri Weerepas
Netherlands
Your fight for freedom and liberty shall stay in our minds. Your names liveth for ever more indeed. There are no words in my mind to express my thanks to you, our liberators.

17 July 2004
Angela Anderson
United Kingdom
Excellent site.

20 July 2004
Jeffrey J Cook
United States
I just finished reading "A Bridge To Far" by Cornelius Ryan and was doing some further research on the internet when I came accross this great web site dedicated to those who gave thier lives in defence of thier country and the people they loved. Their courage will never be forgoten!!

19 July 2004
Bill Lacey
United Kingdom
George Henry Ellicock aged 21 died a hero in order to give others freedom and hope. His sister Ida recently died (aged 83) in March 2004. There was not one day in her life when she did not remember him. I trust they are at peace now.

21 July 2004
W. Konijnenberg
Netherlands
Als geboren Arnhemmer, elders verblijvend,was ik getroffen door deze site, die nog dikwijls bezocht zal worden door mij, om de beleefde momenten weer scherp voor de geest te halen. Applaus! Waar kan ik mijn kleine bijdrage kwijt?

23 July 2004
steven kelly
United States
This is an excellent sight.very moving. Thank you for displaying it

23 July 2004
Matthew Capper
United Kingdom
I really have enjoyed looking around this site. The text is very readable and filled with just the right amount of text. My Grandfather was taken prisoner at Arnhem during Marketgarden and remained a prisoner to the end of the war. This site is a great way to find out more about the operation and all that went on. I particularly liked the personal accounts, some of which were tremendously moving. I also liked the search engine for those who died - one suggestion, how about a list of basic details of those who survived - just as much heroes in my opinion.

23 July 2004
Adrie van der Niet
Netherlands
Geboren op 17-09-1957 te Ede.Ik heb wat met die datum. Als kind al gefascineerd door Market-Gardenen alle verkrijbare boeken over de slag verslonden.Diverse herdenkingsbijeenkomsten van dichtbij bijgewoond waaronder herbegrafenissen van gesneuvelde militairen in Oosterbeek. Deze site blijft de herinnering met diep respect voor de betrokkenen levend houden en heeft mij diep geraakt. Ontzettende bedankt. Dit is een welkome aanvulling op reeds verschenen boeken.

25 July 2004
jeroen
Netherlands
this is a great site

26 July 2004
Dawid
Poland
Good job

26 July 2004Ian Lee-MaskeUnited KingdomMy Father C.S.M. Joseph B Lee was at Arnham I would like to know does anybody have any knowledge of him as my mother never believed he was killed in action even though we went to Osserbeck many times and visited his grave. She would never speak of him so my knowledge of him is very sparse.

13 August 2004
Charl Lubbers
Netherlands
Goede duidelijke en mooie website, laat ik daar maar mee beginnen. Recent ben ik in het bezit gekomen van een boek uit een erfenis die vooral de Poolse inbreng in de slag naar voren brengt. Het is de autobiografie van Generaal Sosabowski met de titel: "Ik vocht voor de vrijheid". (oorspr. Eng. titel: "Freely I served", 1960) Naar mijn mening is dit een zeer goede aanvulling op alle bestaande boeken. Een goede leestip voor iedereen die in deze slag geïnteresseerd is!

30 July 2004
saskia valk
Netherlands
hello, my name is saskia. i sie Airborn monument the sunhove the sun and Beugel. i Lake the Airborn. Greats from the Netherlands ( sunhove and sun and Beugel )

31 July 2004
Bart
Belgium
Great Monument for our heroes. We will never forget them.

01 August 2004
Colin David Fletcher
United Kingdom
With the greatest respect to all fallen comrades,yours was the ultimate price. I will never forget your sacifice,nor will my children.May the lord walk forever with you.

10 August 2004
Willem Hems
Netherlands
Het is een heel mooie en leerzame website geworden.

10 August 2004
Meme
Austria
I love your site.

14 August 2004
Dale Hammer
United States
My Uncle, Jay W. North was with B Company, 327th Glider Infantry,101st Airborne. He fought at Arnhem. He recieved The Order of the Orange Lanyard. He was very PROUD to have helped liberate Holland. I still have the Lanyard, though he has been dead for many years. I am proud of him.

16 August 2004
john ashcroft
United Kingdom
I visited the Oosterbeek cemetery in july 2004 and found it to be a very emotional experience. It is a fitting memorial to the brave young men who gave their lives so that we can live our lives in relative peacefulness. Your site is excellent and helps to keep their memories alive. On a poignant note; i have a son who is the same age as some of the younger men who are buried in the cemetery and i cannot envisage him being in the same situation as those "boys" were, they surely were the bravest of the brave. ..........Absolute Deepest Respect and Heartfelt Thanks to Those Brave Brave Men.......Amen.

20 August 2004
e.r.ter Horst
Netherlands
Laatst ben ik me me twee zoontjes naar het museum in schaarsbergen geweest. We kregen een mooie en intersant rondleiding. De gids vertelde over de rol van onze naamgenoot Kate ter Horst..dat daar nog gealieerden in de tuin begraven moeten liggen..verder vertelde hij dat ze vier jaar geleden door een dronken politie man is overreden. Is er misschien wat meer bekent over de rol van Kate ter Horst? We hebben daarna de film een brug te ver gezien.en verder heb ik ze het een en ander verteld over die bewuste slag ..en de kids zeiden..oorlog is geen spelletje pap..nu weten we dat heel zeker. Verder de complimente voor deze indrukwekkende site... E.r. ter Horst.

18 August 2004
richard mcskimmings
Canada
This is a wonderful site. I will never be able to visit Marketgarden in person . It was nice to see the grave of Raymond McSkimmings .I have the same picture of Him . he was a nephew of my Grandfather Charles Mcskimmings formily of Carlisle.

21 August 2004
Sidney Winchester
United States
82nd Abn. Div. 307th Engineers Company B 1956-1957

29 August 2004
sven
Iceland
I work on a oilplant in the atlantic ocean and go on the net in my spare time.This site is the best I have seen so far about any topic of W.W.II. Thank you Andries Frans and Remco for this wonderful piece of work.I hope one day to go to Arnhem and see the stones of the ROLL OF HONUOR. Dank jullie wel Sven

24 August 2004
Ian Muirhead
United Kingdom
I am an ex airborne soldier from the uk, I and a group of my friends (mostly ex forces) visit holland each year on a motorbike holiday and every year we visit the Arnham area for the day on our way back to the ferry....this year we will be spending a couple of days in the area visiting some of the monuments and cemeteries.....your site has provided some valuable info thank you ....but more so thanks to the men and women who we come to remember .......

25 August 2004
DAVE GRAHAM
Canada
A very well put to gether memorial to those who led the way for future airborne forces, their deeds and exploits must NEVER be forgotten.DAVE GRAHAM EX 2 PARA 65/74

26 August 2004
Karlijn Jans
Netherlands
Het is bijna 60 jaar geleden...Ik ben zelf 16 jaar en heb het niet meegemaakt. Maar iedere keer als iemand begint te vertellen over WOII krijg ik kippenvel. Mijn opa vertelde me vroeger als klein meisje al van zijn vele herinneringen en avonturen. Hij is helaas overleden en mede daar om ben ik begonnen met interviews af te nemen aan familieleden en bekenden die de oorlog hebben meegemaakt, om deze herinneringen niet te vergeten. Ik hoorde van jullie site bij de uitzending van netwerk. Tot nu toe heb ik nog bijna iedere dag op jullie site gekeken, kijken of er nieuws is of gewoon rondkijken. Ik raak niet uitgekeken. Ik ben totaal verrast door de vele verhalen, foto´s, lay-out en ga zo maar door. Deze mensen zijn gestorven voor onze vrijheid. Meestal worden de slachtoffers genoemd in de massa. Gelukkig halen jullie die mensen uit de anonimiteit en geven hun het respect dat ze verdienen. Het ontroerd me om de persoonlijke notities te lezen. Nu ik gezichten zie bij de slachtoffers van onze vrijheid, motiveert dit mij nog meer om iets moois van de interviews over de oorlog te maken en zo te zorgen dat dit herinnert blijft, ook door onze generatie.

31 August 2004
Rob Gorseling
Netherlands
Theirs the glory, hail to our saviors for 60 years till now. Thanks from my whole family. Rob Gorseling

06 September 2004
Sandy GEDDES
United Kingdom
I grew up with the story of my uncle, Andrew CHALMERS, a Scot born in Cowie, Stirlingshire, who fought and died with the South Staffordshire Regiment. His sister, my mother, carried his story to us. I visited Oosterbeck two years ago and was taken by the maintenance of the cemetery. During my visit two local women and one man laid flowers on the main stone....a wonderful touch. I feel very proud of being a relative of one of the men who fought against such overwhelming odds.

07 September 2004
Greg
Poland
Greetings from Warsaw. Very nice sides. Best Regards

08 September 2004
WIM A. CLERX
United States
I am now 81 years old and will soon die from an incurable cancer M.M. I wanted to have my ashes inturned in a mausuleum in Riverside National Cemetery California where I live. To request this I had to refresh my memories of exact dates of Operation Market Garden and found your interesting site on the internet. After having being underground near Groesbeek from July 1943 until the 82nd landed there I was able to help the parachutists with directions and maps and when they withdrew along the corridor in Nov. 11 1944 I went with them to Eindhoven and further to Brussels where some Dutch office put me on a bare Dakota and flew me to London where I was put on a ship in the London Harbor. I was one of the first Dutch war volunteers tag# 4410099 and signed up until six months after the war would be ended with Japan. Nov.14 1944 joined the Koninklijke Marine which was then "U.S.Navy GROUP HOLLAND". Was tested for pilot training but ended up in administration sent to SKEGNESS and landed in an American Camp with detachments of Americans, Poles, Dutch, Belgian and other nationalities. Here I got Navy training from Dutch Marines like rowing, marine behavior and history. From there I was sent to an other American Camp on the Peninsula Roseneath in Scotland. Here I was attached to the Hollandse Mariniers who had the task to enlist Dutch boys from the Southern liberated part of Holland and became war volunteers. Medical students among them were put to work to medically test the newcomers. Most of them were not in the best physical shape. After the sudden capitulation of Japan a group of former university students requested early discharge to be able to continue their studies. I went to the Wageningse Landbouw Hogeschool. In 1957 The U.S. Congress approved a special refugee relief act for 17000 people. Because our house was bombed and my family and I had suffered to such an extent that I became eligible for emigration to the U.S.A. 17th of April 1964 I became a United States Citizen. I got another advanced degree at Michigan State University and was a member of the University of California until I retired in 1989. This is a summary of my life story. I would like to hear of the experiences of other Dutchmen who were with me in Skegness. There are so many books written about Operation Market Garden but I have read none of them. Why not? I would like to forget what I experienced. The mistaken bombing of Nijmegen by allied aircraft where I helped in transporting and identifying bodies, the front line in Groesbeek, the horror stories of my two brothers in the underground,the experience of another brother student transport to Germany and his escape from there,the Gestapo invading our home left an impression on me I rather forget. Why I write this now, I really do not know. War is awful and senseless. May be people reading this will realize that and work to prevent war at all cost.

08 September 2004
Lee Elworth Kent
United States
Thank you very much for this wonderful and informative site. I will have the fortune of being in the Netherlands during the 60 Anniversay of OP Market Garden and I hope to have an opportunity to listen to some of the people that were involved in the operation.

03 September 2004
JANE TYRRELL
United Kingdom
My name is Jane Tyrrell, My father JACK KIRBY fought at Arnhem, he was in the 11th Battalion Paras 4th Brig; He is returning to Arnhem in September along with four generations of our family, although unable to go myself I am sending my two grandsons, one aged 3 the other 1 year old, both will never be allowed to forget the battle their great-grandad fought in.  Anyone who fought with the 11th bat; dad would love to meet at Arnhem, he will be laying a wreath at Oosterbeek on Sunday 19th accumpanied by one of his other great-grandsons

08 September 2004
Hels
United Kingdom
a wonderful tribute site to all our brave men who took part in op market garden, i am off to arnhem next week for the 60th anniversary, this site has been extremly helpful to me. thank you

09 September 2004
Van Covington
United States
This is an outstanding site.

10 September 2004
Jan Dielman
Australia
Die Zondag 17 sept zal ik nooit vergeten. Ik stond op de huistera berg in Heveadorp en kon al de parachuuts zien als zij uit het vliegtuig kwamen. zoiets vergeet ik nooit. is er nog iemand die dat ook heeft gezien op die plaats?

11 September 2004
peter dodd
United Kingdom
brillant site . am visiting next week - look forward to seeing the sce of the actions which will live in history

11 September 2004
craig poppleton
Netherlands
As a former british paratrooper living in Arnhem,i fell in love with arnhem and the dutch people on my first visit over 12 yrs ago now.Since that time i never missed paying my respects every september,i also visit the graves once amonth with my dutch girlfriend.The link with the paras and the dutch will never be broken.I am living proof every year people like myself vist and simply fall in love with the place.ARNHEM has aspecial place in my heart for more than 1 reason.A brilliant site in every respect well done. C U IN SEPTEMBER,as the phrase goes....most paras ex paras and the veterans meet in the UNI BAR every sept in Arnhem.

11 September 2004
Rafal Przezdziecki
Poland
I always itnerested about world war II specially:operation Overlord,Warsaw Rising,fights in Monte Cassino and Market Garden.Polish 1SBS fight in Holland, but in same time in Warsaw polish underground army fight for freedom with german occupant and this fighters waiting for help they thougt that 1SBS helped him.Soldiers of that unit think same and they want to fight in Warsaw but orders was difrent and they flight to Holland to fight for yours and ours freedom.Their give all what they have.After war many of this soldiers do not return to Poland because rulling communists dont want him.Is very sad but in years 1945-1989 poles politics and heads of state forgot about this soldiers who fought for free World.In 1989 when communist fall in Poland people started to know true history.Politics and others honoured they, at least.I salute for all soldiers who fought and died in world war II.

11 September 2004
Mary behrendt
Brazil
Of Dutch nationality , this is certainly the most amazing reports that I have ever read about WW2... remembering what we went through...during those years.

11 September 2004
J.Bachofner
Netherlands
I lived in Arnhem at that time, my age was 24

11 September 2004
Wil van Dam
Netherlands
It may never happen again

11 September 2004
Marco Davids
Netherlands
For sure the best guestbook I have ever seen. Very touching. Good site, keep up the good work! Greetings from Arnhem.

12 September 2004
John van den Dorpel
Netherlands
I am a hamradio operator who runs from 1994 till 2004 the special event station "PA6BTF".BTF stands for "Bridge Too Far" This year will be the last year that this station is running. We fire up this station evey year, to commemorate the batlle of Arnhem.

12 September 2004
Claudius
Netherlands
Dit is een goede ondersteuning van het geschiedenis onderwijs. Ga zo door. Hebben jullie ook authentieke beelden?

13 September 2004
Ian Clifford
United Kingdom
Excellent site. I am the english son of a dutch mother who lived in Utrecht from 1918 till 1952 and their family name was GOUDRIAAN

14 September 2004
Bernard
Netherlands
A truely excellent site! Keep up your efforts. I thank you very much.

14 September 2004
James Davidson
United Kingdom
God Bless all of them.

14 September 2004
Louis Ruijtenbeek
Netherlands
Dank

14 September 2004
Leny Gerretzen Vermolen
Netherlands
I was 15 and lived in Arnhem 17 sept 1944 with my parents 2 sisters and 1 brother. I maried and have 4 children and 11 grand children. I feel strange I never good tell my own family about the time we went trough.At this moment I can still cry when I think of it.I think I go to Arnhem 17/9 and try to make an end in my head to that serious period in my live.I am sure I am not the only one with that feelings. I hope I will succeed to leave it out of my mind. My God bless the soldiers who are still alive.Thank you !!

15 September 2004
Brock Reumkens
Canada
These men were the bravest of the brave and we are all indebted to them.

15 September 2004
Arlette Ploegmakers-Talens
Netherlands
Thank you so much for all you have done for our freedom.

16 September 2004
J.J.Hoogendoorn
Netherlands
Ik hoop van harte, dat de dappere Poolse strijders, aan wie wij veel te danken hebben, alsnog in ere worden hersteld en waar mogelijk worden onderscheiden en beloond.

15 September 2004
Frank Baijens
Netherlands
This operation will enter in history as a monument of British recklessness and negligence. This at the cost of the lives of the finest troops ever, the British and Polish Paratroopers. "Their names lived for evermore" Shame on you Bernhard L. Montgomery!

15 September 2004
Hans-Walter Butschalowsky
Germany
I’ve just finished reading all the comments on this Dutch web site about WW II operation Market Garden,in which also my father unfortunately was involved the day I had my firs anniversary, been ordered to throw the massive allied attack back to the other side of the river Rhine again. He described the situation as a complete confusion: in order to reunify his battery, it was for him necessary, so I was told, to pass several British check points in a prisoner’s car and uniform. Armed paratroopers were hiding in trees and houses. So it was not amusing to pass a wood or cross a road without being sure, that there was no more resistance from any tree or any more snipers hiding near an open window. Many soldiers were gathered badly wounded or taken prisoner as they slept some where on the ground, exhausted or just run out of their ammunition. Been waked up by calling their names each of them had to cross his hands behind the his neck - one of them saw the last chance of defending himself by stabbing the enemy, my dad in this case, with a knife he managed hiding on the shoulder under his uniform, though every one was told to put down his arms.  While the frustrated Poles lay on the left side of the water shooting sending one grenade after the other as a “friendly” greeting across the river. You could only shelter in a hole dug into the earth, my father said. When he had a look around him the morning after such an attack near Wageningen all trees around his hole were missing.  I think there was no special heroic feeling in him left at that time, but one must have noticed he could probably be an important adviser for his men, coming to him frequently to ask for the next orders. If the Polish support had not failed because of the bad weather conditions, I think, my dad and the young men in under his care would never have returned from that last attempt to prevent British forces from getting first into the heavy industrial Rhur area of former Germany to stop the war, I think, none of us really wanted. After remembering all this and the time after 8 May 1945, since we had many guest from Holland and England in our undestroyed home near Hamburg, from where pilots of the Royal Air Forces brought urgently needed goods to Berlin, under them our good RAF- friend Geoffrey Boston, during a year of Russian blockade, am I more than happy having got familiar with my Dutch relatives from my lovely wife’s side and to see our children grow up without any arms.  If only I could find the letter from Major Urquart he wrote back to my father once, now I am thinking of it.  The attitude you wrote into the multilingual guest book, dear Mr or Mss Saheli Mukherjee Das, seemed to me being one of the most peaceful ones in the long list of reports and comments from several continents (including the UK of course). Thank you all for this - having read so far - en ook aan de initiatoren van deze web site rond Dhr A. Hoekstra !

15 September 2004
Adolph J. Heideman
Netherlands
Brilliant site. Well done! My compliments.

15 September 2004
ULANOWSKI PIOTR
Belgium
Namens mijn overleden vader stanislaw Ulanowski hoop ik ten stelligste dat de wens van de Nederlandse Prins Bernhard werkelijkheid zal worden. Ben 51 jaar, hobby is de geschiedenis van WW2, maar van deze site krijg ik zelf koude rillingen. Anders gezegd prachtig,doe zo verder.

16 September 2004
H K J Breman
Netherlands
Zeer goede website.Ik vind dat de gesneuvelden en de  overlevende Polen bij de slag om Arnhem de eer krijgen die ze verdienen.

16 September 2004
Ben Sanders
Netherlands
Als iemand die geïnteresseerd is in geschiedenis en nu gepensioneerd is, moet ik helaas bekennen dat ik niet wist dat ook Poolse soldaten hebben deelgenomen aan Market Garden. Wel dat de Polen o.a.Breda hebben bevrijd.De Poolse President Lech Walesa bezocht West Brabant tijdens zijn staatsbezoek aan Nederland in october 1994, om daar de Polen te gedenken die in 1944 in Brabant zijn gesneuveld. Maar over de inzet tijdens Market Garden wordt maar heel weinig geschreven. Kennelijk is er dus vanaf het begin naar toe gewerkt om de rol van Generaal Sosabowski en zijn mannen te beperken. Ik hoop dan ook van harte dat alsnog een -weliswaar postuum en veel te laat - teken van waardering voor deze inzet kan worden uitgereikt door de Nederlandse regering. Mede dankzij de TV documentaire die mij althans de ogen heeft geopend, zou dit mogelijk moeten zijn.

16 September 2004
Jeroen krijvenaar
Netherlands
I salute the soldiers who fought and died, for liberating my country. I was not born in that time but my parents and grandparents still tell me stories about those years and the heros in this great war, and I tell them to my kids. So the sories will not be forgotten and also the people who left there lives will be remembered. Jeroen

16 September 2004
David
United States
10th SFG. I will jump this weekend in Arnhem. In reading about the battle I notice that our Polish friends were there too--just like now: Americans, Brits, and Poles fighting together.

16 September 2004
Mayke Lohuis
Netherlands
Arnhems toren, baken bij de brug, waarvoor zovelen vielen. Als wachter over onze stad,   klinken zijn klokken in september, remember, remember...

17 September 2004
garfield076
Netherlands
Hi. i was born in ARNHEM and i still love the people who saved  my city from the germans my grandpa killed his favorite horse to feed my mom he was an underground fighter (verzet) yesterday we all stood still to remember all the army members who gave their lives for us. thank you for that!!! we the people now from arnhem still remember you all after 60 years thanks for my life and that of my sisters/family i thanks my granddad and you also!

17 September 2004
liam
Australia
exelent site the gear page is the best kind of equipment page ive found ever!!!!!!!!!!!

17 September 2004
magdelena Quaedvlieg
Australia
I was born in Zevenaar 1952, my parents and grand parents are from Arnhem, and my dad and mum migrated to Australia in 1956. in 2000 I went to visit my family that still all live in and around Arnhem, they took me to oosterbeek and we watched a film of the war, my Aunt told me stories as did my auncle I would like to very much thank all the people from Holland for my life and I hope to come back to my birth place again very soon

17 September 2004
Butschalowsky
Germany
Thank you for your work on this web site giving people space to write down their experiences and sentiments.Honestly: I really can’t help having little understanding how one still can be proud of having killed so and so many enemies. I think the rescuers under Stanislaw Sosabowski also deserve the propagated honour of having liberated parts of the Netherlands - if not even a multitude of it, because they were missing at home while Warsaw revolted. I may be wrong, but I wished, general Paulus too had had the braveness to withdraw the remainders of his army from Stalingrad in time - against the stupid order to remain “until the last drop of blood”. This was far from making peace for Europe, which we cannot live without, which we have to be grateful for and we have to thank our forbears, who made it possible for us bringing an end to the war 1945 in a more human way even by the risk of inevitably spending lives. Yes, the peace they brought is what we now can be proud of not the price it cost !Today I feel deeply sorry for all the sacrifices in this ambitious attempt to end WW II a bit more quickly by taking the bridge to Arnhem first beyond Remagen. In my eyes a competitive but no cool decision to be very proud of any more, because it was unfortunately at that moment a too early step too far under unexpected bad conditions for the 10,000 liberators, dropped into a hopeless fight: 3,600 of them killed within nine days, finally 2000 brought back across the water with Polish, Canadian, Australian and US help, the others were swallowed in the river or taken prisoner by German survivals - so to see in your very accurately investigated documentation - in addition to the latest anniversary reports on television.I only can hope that most of the captured paratroopers came home again soon after like my injured father did having been released early from British arrestment at Flensburg, end of May 1945.I thank god having helped him, a former coast guard artillery officer, getting safely out of the hell at Arnhem in September 1944. The emotional touch lasted for many years on his mind. And he could not stop telling me, that he was sheltering in the earth one night long, while masses of grenades crossed the river Rhine to hit him. He told me too, that the offer of surrender to save more human lives was not accepted by the very tough and extremely brave British commander, he was a colonel, named Frost ?, I think. Any way, after having fought desperately on both sides he finally agreed to seize fire just for one hour to take in at least the wounded persons from the battle fields. This was in some respect, if I may say so, a sign of civilization or willingness to show some humanitarian behaviour in such a confusing situation. That some of the wounded seemed later to have been treated badly by frightful SS troops or by bombing, as to read in the guest books of this site, is to blame on and makes me still feel a bit ashamed under the joy of freedom.

17 September 2004
Rafal Przezdziecki
Poland
Szacunek dla wszystkich zolnierzy ktorzy walczyli i zgineli podczas drugiej wojny swiatowej,a zwlaszcza dla tych ktorzy 60 lat temu brali udzial w operacji Market Garden.Pamietamy o nich i nigdy nie zostana oni zapomnieni.Za wasza i nasza wolnosc! Respect for all soldiers who fought and died during world war II, specially for those who 60 years ago fight in operation Market Garden.We remember and never forgot this soldiers.For yours and ours freedom!

18 September 2004
Ron B.
United States
Today on the 60th Anniversary, We remember our brave sky soldiers, that participated in Operation Market Garden. We shall never forget their sacrifice. Our local VFW flew American flags today. Today is also Citizenship Day in America and the ratification anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. Proud to be a U.S. Citizen and Airborne All the Way, Ron

18 September 2004
Dirk Jan Andrée Wiltens
Netherlands
Fantastische site !! Kom net terug uit oosterbeek en heb gezien dat deze slag nooit vergeten zal worden.

18 September 2004
m.wolthuis
Netherlands
let`s please honour the polish fighters!!Now!!!

18 September 2004
Timo
Netherlands
Dear old soldiers, veterans and paratroops of the alied forces (British and CZ soldiers) Thanks alot for your contribution to the memorial Marget Garden Ginkle Heath! As Sir Micheal Jackson said: may GOD be with us and may He saves us from operations like these; that peace may be the highest desire for all! In honest remembrance!

19 September 2004
Bram Molenaar
Netherlands
Probeer elk jaar bij de herdenking aanwezig te zijn, helaas dit jaar was niet mogelijk. Dit mag nooit vergeten worden. Dank aan alle strijders.

19 September 2004
Th.A.Oosterlaken
Netherlands
We shall never forget all the heros who died to liberate us from the germans. We shall always remember them. Theo Oosterlaken

19 September 2004
Astrd Hettema-Savelkouls
Netherlands
good morning i just saw the program on television it was very impressing even though i was born after ww2 i am very interrested because i was born in 1956 in Arnhem thank you for this site wish you lotts of succes greetings astrid

19 September 2004
Peter Gommans
Netherlands
Thank you so much for all you have done for our freedom and god bless all of them

19 September 2004
Carolien Groenestein
Netherlands
I have just seen the program, we may never forget......

19 September 2004
J.G.van Haaften
Netherlands
Met dank en eerbied denk ik nog steeds aan onze bevrijders.

19 September 2004
Annelies van den Berg
Netherlands
U heeft met ziel en zaligheig voor onze vrijheid gevochten. Dank u wel.

19 September 2004
MR CU
United Kingdom
Saw the british paratroopers on the news comemorating the anniversary of operation market garden. It was great to see the people of Arhnem making them so very welcome.  THANK YOU ARHNEM FOR NOT FORGETTING THEM

19 September 2004
Hans en Regien Becker
Netherlands
As past war children we are very moved and thankfull!

19 September 2004
David
United States
Being part of the jump to honor the American, Dutch, British, Canadian, and Polish veterans was a honor for us in the US Army. The large turn-out of people who came, and the festivities afterwards made it a very positive experience. Thank you to the people of Holland.

19 September 2004
R.Olde
Netherlands
Mag nooit vergeten worden

19 September 2004
John Frequin
Netherlands
Ik ken alleen de verhalen van mijn vader en grootvader, bekend als ome Piet in het verzet rond Arnhem. Het blijkt, ook tegenwoordig, dat er mensen nodig zijn, die zover gaan als hun leven te geven voor vrijheid. Zonder vrijheid zijn andere waarden niet (goed) mogelijk. Alle gevallenen RIP.

19 September 2004
Penelope Eagle
Netherlands
i lost my uncle last year, luckily i took him to Arnham before he died and said his last farewell to all the friends he lost - i have a son myself and hope that he will never have to see the things my uncle saw that time, it haunted him all his life

19 September 2004
henny
Netherlands
Justice must be done for this Hero Sosabowski

19 September 2004
René Bakker
Netherlandsik ben afgelopen zomer in hotel Hartenstein geweest, het was zeer indrukwekkend en mag nooit verloren gaan, net als de herinneringen aan deze gewaagde operatie

19 September 2004
Wim Evelien Luc en Philip van Bergen
Netherlands
bedankt dat wij nu in vrij heid kunnen leven onbezorgd over de verworven vrijheid.

19 September 2004
Gineke Putters
Netherlands
To all veterans and victims: Thank you so much, we owe you our freedom and our life. God bless you.

19 September 2004
dean
United Kingdom
never forgotten in our hearts, of all the soldiers that took part, if our hearts could build a road, to the heavens that you reign. we will walk up that golden road of yours and bring you home again,,...god bless

19 September 2004
Michelle en Nick
Netherlands
Bedankt voor wat u voor ons heeft gedaan wij zullen u nooit vergeten

19 September 2004
Charles Capello
Netherlands
With all respect for all the soldiers who fought at Market Garden and specially those who lost their lives in action.

19 September 2004
Chantal Vredeveld
Netherlands
I would like to thank all who fought for our freedom. To honour you, we should all guard the ideals you held high. a big hug for all veterans.

19 September 2004
gerard smit
Netherlands
I can live my life by their courage and effort. These men are heroes, they deserve the deepest respect and honour

19 September 2004
Niek
Netherlands
Ik ben zelf 16 jaar en heb het dus allemaal zelf niet mee gemaakt!Maar toch heeft Market Garden een grote inpact op mij!Me Opa en Oma wonen 200 meter van de brug vandaan! En als ik bij ze ben ga ik altijd naar die brug toe! Als ik daar ben moet ik altijd aan die slag denken! Ik zie die mannen echt als mijn Bevrijders! Zonder hun had ik niet in deze vrije wereld geleefd! Ik zou echt niet kunnen wat hun hebben gedaan! Daarom mogen we onze Hero`s nooit vergeten! Niek.

19 September 2004
Jos Jansen
Netherlands
Unbeleavable how other countries supported us during the war.

19 September 2004
j.c.jegerings
Netherlands
Mijne Heren,  Op de dag dat 60 jaren geleden (19.9.1944) door een Duits bombardement de vreugde over de bevrijding van de stad Eindhoven flink werd getemperd en de stad vele doden te betreuren had heb ik met belangstelling de herdenking van de Slag om Arnhem op TV gevolgd. Zeer interessant en indrukwekkend en steeds opnieuw is er weer die bewondering en respect voor de "Angels From Heaven" die zo heldhaftig de ongelijke strijd met de vijand aangingen. Helaas hebben velen die strijd met de dood moeten bekopen. Verheugend is het daarom dat ook vele jongeren die herdenking meemaken en hopelijk dat zij er in de toekomst iets mee zullen doen. Met groeten, J.C. Jegerings, Nuenen.

19 September 2004
Gea Helder
Netherlands
Bij de jaarlijkse herdenking van "De slag om Arnhem" denk ik vaak terug aan mijn lagere schooltijd in Zaandam. In die periode, dat zal vermoedelijk in 1954 geweest zijn (dus 50 jaar geleden) leerden we tijdens de geschiedenisles een gedicht. Ik vond het altijd een mooi en ontroerend gedicht. Jammer genoeg weet ik tot op heden niet wie het geschreven heeft, maar de tekst zit nog heel diep in mijn hart. Omdat het nu 60 jaar geleden is dat de slag om Arnhem plaatsvond, wil ik toch op deze manier opnieuw onder de aandacht brengen.

De Helden van Arnhem.

Oh volk van Nederland
grif deze strijd diep in uw hart en gemoed.
Zijn wij tesaam verlost en bevrijdt,
"t is dankzij hun taaiheid en moed

Want ze vochten tien dagen
Tien nachten lang
Menigeen bezweek.
Maar ze hielden stand tot de laatste man

Bij Arnhem en Oosterbeek
Op een smalle strook grond
Doorploegd van het vuur
In het troostloze puin van een straat
Worstelde dag bij dag, uur na uur
De Britse kameraad.

Want ze vochten tien dagen
Tien nachten lang
Menigeen bezweek.
Maar ze hielden stand tot de laatste man

Bij Arnhem en Oosterbeek
Eens zal ons volk zich scharen in een stoet
Dat zal onze rouwdag zijn
En dragen een vrome, innige groet
Bij het simpele graf aan de Rijn

Een krans van trots, een krans van trouw
en eeen krans van dankbaarheid.
Voor die kleine schare die stond als een rots
En streed de zware strijd.

Want ze vochten tien dagen,
tien nachten lang.
Menigeen bezweek.
Maar ze hielden stand voor Nederland
Bij Arnhem en Oosterbeek

19 September 2004
Tonnie Schalke
Netherlands
We remember with many respects the victims of Market Garden

19 September 2004
Rody Kortekaas
Netherlands
For those who fights for our freedom. Thanks to all Veterans.

19 September 2004
H. Thoonen
Netherlands
Only three words can capture everything: RESPECT, RESPECT and RESPECT.

19 September 2004
Marit Veenstra
Netherlands
This has been my first visit to marketgarden.com. Eagerly Iread the personal stories of veterans and civilians and was moved afterwards. I have reached the age of 24 without any seriously shocking events and it now feels so unfair: many who died during this War were younger than I am now. Maybe I will never fully understand what the War was like, but I do know that I am happy to have grown up in peace. I intensely hope never to see a gun, tank or bombing aircraft in action; I can do without. May all those who are fighting in the world right now, understand how wonderful peace is. My thoughts are with them.

19 September 2004
M.Wever
Netherlands
To the veterans and their families; thank you so much for everything you and your beloved ones did to liberate my parents. God bless you all.

19 September 2004
B.Buikhuisen
Netherlands
This a very important site. It honours the brave men who fought during Market-Garden. To these men  I would like to say;Thank you!! Thank you for your fight for our freedom.

19 September 2004
Ton Kramps
Netherlands
These days I always remember my dear friend Arthur Carman from Chester

19 September 2004
hans hulsteijn
Netherlands
To the veterans and their families; thank you so much for everything you and your beloved ones did to liberate my parents. God bless you all. BEDANKT HELDEN VAN ARNHEM

19 September 2004
karin
Netherlands
We may never forget!! Thank you for everything you have done for our freedom.

19 September 2004
A.J.L.W. van Rhee
Netherlands
thanks

19 September 2004
F. Bertram and family
Netherlands
Thanks to the soldiers who fought and died in the war of 1940-1945, we can now live in freedom......That their souls may rest in piece.....God bless their families

19 September 2004
Paul
NetherlandsThey shall not grow old, as we that are left, grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

19 September 2004
Mario
Netherlands
We may never forget what they suffer and lost to give us a free World. support the present troops who try to realize a free World.  Worked as a military (Air Force) K9 handler at Soesterberg Air Base. At the base was stationed the 32nd "Wolfhounds" TFS squadron of the USAF(E). During WW II this American squadron was, among other places, stationed at Hato Field, Curacao and Dakota Field, Aruba for a protecting of the Caribbean.

19 September 2004
Dies Meurs
Netherlands
Opdat wij niet vergeten!

19 September 2004
joop de LAAT
Netherlands
Thanks very very much,you liberated us from the bloody moffen.

19 September 2004
ray.hawkes
United Kingdom
I would like to thank all in hrnhem for looking after the men and there resting places,and the kids of today thank you so much.

19 September 2004
Jan Rozema
Netherlands
Interesting Website with a lot of information. Greetings , Jan

19 September 2004
Leon van der Kolk
Netherlands
The men of Sosabowski deserve awards for their contrubution in opartion marketgarden. ik was best boos dat deze soldaten niet zijn onderscheiden alleen onder de druk van Engeland. Hun aandeel in deze slag om Arnhem is net zo belangrijk als de engelsen. Ze kunnen veel zeggen maar de mensen die er over lezen en horen weten wel beter, de poolse soldaten hebben ook mee gevochten. Alleen daar door moeten ze al onderscheiden worden. GEEF HEN HUN EER TERUG.

19 September 2004
Hans Hooft
Netherlands
As secretary of a local committee, organizing the memorial ceremonies on 17 September and 4 May, I fully support and applaud this initiative to make the sacrifice of so many brave soldiers a contribution to our freedom we must never forget.

19 September 2004
Roel Hulsbosch
Netherlands
Brilliant site. Truly a online memorial.  Regards, Roel Hulsbosch

19 September 2004
Wilbert Noordhof
Netherlands
Thanks to all soldiers who fought in the second world war to liberate us. Thanks to your courage we can live in freedom now. you will never be forgotten. And when he comes to heaven To Saint Peter he will tell: One more soldier reporting sir- I’ve served my time in Hell

19 September 2004
anton de man
Netherlands
In 1989 kwam ik bij het brengen van een transport met hulpgoederen, in de stad Jelenia Gora in Polen, een man tegen die voor de pastoor, waar wij het transport brachten, als tolk optrad. Deze man sprak ook Duits. Na enige tijd zij deze man tegen mij "Anton ik ben wel eens in Nederland geweest. O ja "zei ik "wanneer dan"? Zijn antwoord was: "In 1944. Ik heb meegevochten in de slag om Arnhem als Pools soldaat. En ik zou graag nog eens terug willen gaan naar deze plaats". In het toen nog communisties Polen haast onmogelijk. In Nederland, in Middelharnis, had ik contacten met een oud verzetstrijder de inmiddels overleden mijnheer Grotenhuis. Toen ik met mijn verhaal over de ontmoeting in Polen bij hem kwam nam hij het initiatief om deze oud strijder uit Polen naar de herdenking 45 jaar slag om Arnhem te halen. Met veel moeite lukte het om Jozef Brandys deze Poolse oud stijder naar Nederland te krijgen. Op Schiphol, waar wij Jozef afhaalden, mochten wij dit bij hoge uitzondering doen bij de trap van het vliegtuig. Bij de controle waar wij langs moesten zat een jonge marrechausee. Toen de heer Grotenhuis tegen hem zij wie deze Poolse mijnheer was en wat hij in 1944 gedaan had stond de jonge man op van zijn stoen en bracht de militaire groet. Toen wij het dorpje Driel binnemreden, waar Jozef in 1944 was gedropt, kwamen bij Jozef weer veel herinneringen boven. Voor mij was dat even slikken. Hij werd die dagen ondergebracht bij een ook duits sprekende mevrouw. Wij hebben samen met Jozef de herdenking op de begraafplaats in 1989 meegemaakt. Langs de Poolse graven lopend zij Jozef stilstaand voor een graf "Hier ligt mijn kammeraad begraven die naast mij werd doorgeschoten" Later in de week toen hij samen met oud strijders een boottocht op de Rijn maakte ontmoette hij voor het eerst na de slag om Arnhem zijn oud Commandant die na de oorlog in Engeland was gaan wonen. Jozef heeft na de oorlog in Polen nooit de erkenning gehad voor zijn stijd tegen het toenmalig Duitse bewind. Na 1989 is Jozef bij elke herdenking in Arnhem geweest. Ik ben hem zelf een keer wezen halen met de auto in Polen omdat er op dat moment geen vervoer mogelijk was. Hij logereerde dan bij de voorzitter van het herdenkings- commitee in Driel. Als ik in Jelenia Gora Jozef ging bezoeken liet hij mij zijn uniform zien waar hij in liep tijdens zijn soldatentijd. Ook zag ik veel fotos uit die tijd en hoorde ik veel verhalen. Jozef heeft na 1989 pas de erkenning gekregen waar hij en alle Poolse oud strijders recht op hebben. Het was een vergeten groep. Maar wat zij voor onze vrijheid en huidige welvaart hebben gedaan is ONVERGETELIJK 19 september 2004. geschreven door Anton de Man (63 jaar)

19 September 2004
hilco kuipers
Netherlands
I would like to thank all the dear veterans who have helped to free our country , so that we can live in peace and enjoy our beautiful life that we have, thanks to you all. You will never be forgotten and will live in our harts and
in the harts of my children for evermore, because i will tell them everything that has happened , that you have done for us ,so thank you for your sacrifise. you all will live in our hearts for evermore.

19 September 2004
Wim de Leeuw
Netherlands
Its unbelievable what they did for us, give there lives for our freedom

19 September 2004
Alexander STEL
Netherlands
We welcomed our liberators (in our case; The Canadian forces) in Tilburg, but nevertheless All our Liberators should be welcomed the same way.

19 September 2004
Maaike Hofstra
Netherlands
Een hele mooie site. Dit is iets want we nooit mogen vergeten en deze site draagt daar toe bij.

19 September 2004
Paul Cools
Netherlands
Mijn vrouw en ik zijn gisterenmiddag (zaterdag 18 september) naar de herdenkingsdienst geweest, pal onder de brug. We waren beiden zeer geroerd door de ingetogenheid van de bijeenkomst en het gevoel van saamhorigheid dat er was. Ons respect voor de veteranen en voor de aanwezige militairen van het 2nd Battalion van het Parachute Regiment. Met dank aan de soldaat die me de lezing van de dienst gaf!

19 September 2004
Langhelaar, D.W.A
Netherlands
Zeker onze steun voor erkenning, in navolging van Z.K.H. Hoe bestaat het, dat de minister geen reden ziet voor het verzoek van de Prins. De oorzaak hiervan zal wel het belabberde geschiedenisonderwijs zijn en zijn jeugd.
Het is een regelrechte schande, dat de Polen wel goed genoeg waren hun leven te geven, maar hiervoor nooit de erkenning kregen, die ze verdienden.

19 September 2004
J.P.Zuurbier
Netherlands
I was a little boy of only six years old when were liberated by the allied forces in the north west of Holland. Many of the allied soldiers gave their lives to liberate our country. It is our duty to never forget their sacrifices

19 September 2004
Peter
Netherlands
Thanks for this great site!!!I must say you and your team have created a great site over the years. I hope this may give the current generation and population a good immage of the operation at the time. Since my youth I was wondering WHY and HOW one single man (Hitler) could be so followed by so many of "his" people. I got especially intrested in the liberation of Holland, than I came accross Market-Garden, I saw the movie in 1977 in the cinema, since then it got a hold on me. Was it indeed a Bridge too far...? I believe that EVERY single soldier who fought to liberate us Dutchies deserve a meddle of honour!!! Thanx...

19 September 2004
Jan-Evert Slooten
Netherlands
Ga vooal door met het in stand houden van herdenkingen en zorg ervoor dat ook latere generaties het nooit zullen vergeten!! Strijders bedankt voor alles!!!

21 September 2004
Barrie Stephenson
United Kingdom
My father, Desmond Stephenson, (also known as Deb and Stevo) was a corporal in the RASC. He dropped as part of Operation Market Garden on Sept 17th 1944. He was shot in the leg on Sept 23rd and eventually taken to the hospital in Appledoorn. He was captured and taken to a camp in Sagen. In February 1945 he bagan the so called death march to the prison camp at Bad Orb before being liberated by Americans. He died of a heart attack in November 1984 on a mountainside in Austria. My brother and I were in Oosterbeek and Arnhem for the 60th anniversary commemorations. We were very impressed with the appreciation the Dutch people showed for the efforts of the allied troops in 1944 despite the initial defeat and worsening of their situation as a result. Our own understanding of how our father served was also significantly improved.

19 September 2004
H. Schuhmacher
Netherlands
Very good information on this site

19 September 2004
Ilse
Netherlands
I can only say that I have deep respect for those who wanted to fight and die for our country.. I Am A Child Of Freedom, Thank YOU Mr Veteran

19 September 2004
stef de jongh
Netherlands
laten we hopen dat zo iets nooit meer gebeurd en laat ons stil staan bij wat die jonge mannen en vrouwen voor ons hebben gedaan zodat wij nu in vrijheid mogen leven

19 September 2004
oscar kohnen
Spain
In deep respect for all those who gave their lives for a cause, from which we, young will ever benefit. Their heroic fight for freedom should never be forgotten

19 September 2004
Louis Neesman
Netherlands
Een prachtige informatieve site. Jammer dat sommige onderdelen van de site niet up-to-date zijn.

19 September 2004
Cocky van der Velden
Netherlands
Remember all those man who giving there lives for our freedom and remenber that war NEVER but NEVER be good is ....its destroy many lives

19 September 2004
Gerard van Vulpen
Netherlands
Opdat wij nooit mogen vergeten. Zag vandaag de herdenking op de begraafplaats.Zeer indrukkwekkend. Indrukkend wat u van deze site hebt gemaakt.

19 September 2004
arie coodee
Netherlands
Zonder onze Engelse bevrijders te kort te doen hoop ik dat de Nederlandse regering, op korte termijn, ook onze Poolse bevrijders de eer en erkenning doet toekomen waar ze recht op hebben.

19 September 2004
Tony Tilleman
Netherlands
Most impressive Thank you

19 September 2004
Robert James Stead
United Kingdom
We are here because of their ultimate sacrifice. Let all the free countries never forget. Let all the oppressed peoples of the world strive toward the same end. Freedom and democracy!!

19 September 2004
L Hirdes
Netherlands
I want to thank the soldiers for the freedom I have today. Those soldiers are the greatist men on this planet. I will bring flowers to the graves in Oosterbeek. And the living soldiers I thit see on tv are an example for the rest of the world. THANK YOU

19 September 2004
gert schaftenaar
Netherlands
ik heb vandaag de herdenking gezien op tv en dit jaar voor het eerst de airbornemars meegelopen als je dan op de begraafplaats staat en de leeftijden ziet besef je pas wat vrijheid is OPDAT WIJ NOOIT VERGETEN VETRANEN BEDANKT!!!

19 September 2004
Pauline Hillidge
Netherlands
I was a young girl living in England when Operation Marketgarden took place, and I remember my family talking about it all with pride and sadness. I visited Oosterbeek sometime in the 80s and was filled with such great sadness seeing all the graves . Thank you can never be enough for those brave souls ,but it is really all we can say .I would like to say a heart felt thank you also to those who tend the cemetary with such care.It is a credit to them .

19 September 2004
Jan Pennewaard
Netherlands
I am a old soldier of the Dutch special commando troops in de year (1966) Thank you all soldiers of LIBERATORS in de year 1944

19 September 2004
Corrie Meester
Netherlands
Thank you for freedom

20 September 2004
Ton en Carla van Hees
Netherlands
Geef de Polen waar zij recht op hebben! Schande dat dit nog niet gebeurd is.

20 September 2004
Gerjan Meboer
Netherlands
Hello Mister Hoekstra, Perfecte site, en een enorm "coole" opening in deze tijd. Heb met aandacht het intervieuw gehoord via de VPRO radio deze ochtend! Niets dan lof, en lekker adrem toch! Kinderen, bloemen, veteranen, aandacht en herdenken, Ik heb genoten! En een heleboel mensen erbij, dat is zeker!! Druk, druk en nog eens druk deze afgelopen weken maar onze oprechte complimenten! Kippevel, waardering en veel respekt!

20 September 2004
Michael K. Whalen
United States
My dad was a participant in Market-Garden. He was a junior officer (either 1st. or 2nd Lt.) in B Co., 307th Engr. Bttn., 82nd Airborne part of the 505th Regimental Combat Team throughout the war from North Africa to Germany. He earned his Bronze Star during Market-Garden.

20 September 2004
Winnie
Netherlands
Thank you very much for our Freedom. Peace forever and everywhere!

20 September 2004
D hargreaves
United Kingdom
Very touching site, its a shame the youths of today are forgetting the very brave youths of yesterday, but i for one will not...

20 September 2004
Drs. Edward W. Leeuwin
Netherlands
When we were liberated in Eindhoven, on the 18th of September 1944, I was 9 years old. My brother Alfred, who was three years older than myself, and knew much about airplane-recognition in those days, shouted "Heinkel 111" in the early evening of the 19th of September when we were celebrating our liberation in the street where we lived (Guido Gezellestraat): at the same time we saw regular rows of bombs falling from those same airplanes, how right he was!

20 September 2004
John.L
Netherlands
Thank all the brave soldiers who died en still live.

20 September 2004
Reinier van Vuure
Netherlands
Hoekstra, Ammerlaan and Hendriks thank you very much for your very touching site. Deep respect for all those who gave their lives for a great cause. I had just turned 18 years when the Airbornes landed. Within 30 minutes after their landing, I was confronted with my contemporaries and was in awe how the man walked humbly in good spirits to their fight. After 60 years I feel still in debt and thankful for their example of moral strength.

20 September 2004
gerrit.kornet
Netherlandsi
k wil iedereen bedanken die mee hebben gefogten in de twede wereld oorlog de gealieerden dan voor onze vryheid.

20 September 2004
Henk A.de Zoete
Netherlands
On the 8th of april 1945, I was 13 years, in Goor (Ov.) the  Poles made us free from the Germans.To them the glory and justice.Thank you boys we never forget you!

20 September 2004
van der plas
Netherlands
the memoranceday on the 17th of september was unforgettabl. fantastic and very emotional.thanks to the veterans and the people of arnhem/oosterbeek

20 September 2004
Hans Blankennagel
Netherlands
Onvoorstelbaar wat een scala van fouten en missers men heeft begaan tijdens de voorbereiding van operatie Market Garden. Echter als ik in Oosterbeek in de bossen loop denk ik met grote eerbied terug aan de jonge jongens die voor onze vrijheid hun leven hebben gegeven

20 September 2004
Eirik Lindahl
Norway
Thanks for keeping the memory alive, of the young and old men fighting so hard for our freedom today - and of their overambitious and careless military leaders, wasting so many lives withouth ever getting punished themselves.

20 September 2004
Roy Laverman
Netherlands
Ik ben van 1947 en dus de oorlog niet meegemaakt, maar mij altijd voor de geschiedenis van de 2de wereldoorlog geïnteresseerd. Mijn ouders hebben de Jappenkampen overleefd.   19 september 2004 met ontroering gekeken naar de herdenking van 60 jaar Market Garden. Vechten voor je eigen vrijheid is al moeilijk, maar vechten en zelfs sterven voor de vrijheid van anderen is de "ultimate sacrifice". Dat is wat de jongens en mannen - niet alleen bij Arnhem - maar overal in Europa, Afrika, Azië en de Pacific hebben gedaan. Dat mag nooit en nooit worden vergeten!! PS Mijn grote complimenten en waardering voor jullie site.

20 September 2004
Michal Przybylski
Poland
Excellent page - lots of work and good content. We shall never forget these guys that died there!

20 September 2004
Trijnie en Piet v D
Netherlands
Op zondag 20-09-2004 bezochten wij Hartenstein en de Ere begraafplaats. Goed dat zovelen het gedenken, wij zijn 70 érs en proberen het aan kinderen en kleinkinderen door te geven, dat zij nu in vrijheid leven is aan U te danken

20 September 2004
Andy McCallum
United Kingdom
I am completely in awe of Market Garden and the boys who fought at Arnhem. This website is the finest of any kind I have seen, and so much to look at. In defeat there was infact victory, for the Dutch civilians and the soldiers.Thankyou !

20 September 2004
Gerrit Assies
Netherlands
After visiting Normandy this year which was a very impressive tour, we wanted to visit the memorial of Market Garden. It was an impressive day. I have seen many veterans and spoke a few. I want to say thanks for all you did for us. Thanks to your efforts our generation can live in a free Holland. Thansk again and God bless you all.

21 September 2004
R. Boesjes
Netherlands
To all the soldiers who figth for our freedom, thanks. A bridge to far become a bridge to the future

21 September 2004
Marco
Netherlands
Went to the Market Garden Commemoration for the first time, and I must say it was very impressive to see those men who risked their lives for our freedom 60 years ago.Thank you guys, and I hope mankind will never have to endure what happened to the world 60 years ago.

20 September 2004
Thomas van leeuwen
Netherlands
Thank you for our freedom.you give us hope!

20 September 2004
Bill Richings
Netherlands
A very good site and great photo,s. I wish that everyone could see this. It does the old soldiers proud.

20 September 2004
Pim Prins
Netherlands
It is also to be remembered the heroic contribution of the Polish forcies in final battle in Normandy. They stopped the Gremany army to escape to the Seine,at the Mont Ormel. They will always be remembered as heroes but please give them the honoer. Pim Prins

20 September 2004
David Campbell
United Kingdom
What a great website... my father in law who lives in Zeist sent me this as he knew I was very interested in this subject. My great uncle fought as a "Red Devil" and survived the war and many were the stories of his experiences. It is very important that we should not forget what these men did to assure us of our freedom.

20 September 2004
Patriotic Association Haaltert-Belgium
Belgium
At Haaltert-Belgium there is inaugurated on Friday 3 September 2004 at the Hoogstreet an memorial (4 commemorate plaques) about the liberation of the Dender-region and also a special commemorate plaque a tribute to the Dutch evacués after Operation Market Garden and combats at the MAAS-river(about 500 people) who where helping/hiding here at Haaltert-Belgium at the end of 1944-begin 1945.(LOTTUM-BLERICK-VENLO region) This memorial and friendship with the Dutch-people between Haaltert-Belgium and Holland will stay for ever! Patriotic Association of Haaltert-Belgium.

21 September 2004
michael sosabowski
United Kingdom
I have just returned from a truly amazing four days in Holland which included a parachute jump on the day my grandfather and his brave men jumped 60 years ago. Thank God that the Dutch people know and value what a huge contribution the Polish troops made! Shame that the British do not.

21 September 2004
joseph salowitz
United States
Thank you for your wonderful site. It has presented a counterpoint to the propaganda being spread by the American government that America should stand alone in the world because other nations do not appreciate the sacrifice of American lives to bring about freedom in the world. It is amazing how far a simple "thank you" can go to prove that there are people of good will all over the world. I wish there were some way to bring this site to the attention of our president so that America could, once again, rejoin the worldwide community of freedom loving nations as we were during World War II.

21 September 2004
Albert Aukema
Netherlands
As I was very much impressed by the 60th Anniversary Memorial Service for Market Garden I was curious about the WebSite. I have checked out all detailed information and the only thing I have to say is...... This is as impressive as the Memorial Service was. This keeps the memory alive, as it should. Even if there will come a time that there will be no WW2 veteran alive we should never forget that due to their sacrifice we can live in freedom. Keep up this great work.

21 September 2004
jan tekkelenburg
Netherlands
Groot respect voor hen die daar vochten, Britten en Polen.

21 September 2004
Dave Smith
Netherlands
I was born in 1942 in the UK, a War Baby. Over the years of my life I have come to appreciate the sacrifice made by these men in their effort to overcome Nazi-ism and the German occupation of Europe. We could never imagine what it could be like to go through such a traumatic time having lived in relative peace for so long. It is only fitting to remember and honour the men who made it possible. Thank you, for giving me the chance to live in a free society.

21 September 2004
james fleming
United Kingdom
Congratulations on the wonderful tribute you are trying to achieve for General Sosabowski and good wishes for all your tremendous work in everything airborne.

22 September 2004
SHEILA BENNETT
Australia
My father was in a glider that landed in Arnhem for operation Market Garden. He was shot in the leg And captured by the Germans and spent till the end of the war in different prison camps he passed away in May 2003 still suffering with his leg injuries. Private Donald Hodge may he rest in peace A wonderful father and a gentleman

22 September 2004
David Haydock
New Zealand
I was over in the Netherland in May-June this year and spent time in Arnhem with relatives. Rode out on bikes to see the cemmetary at Oosterbeek, but did not know where to look for the NZers. Will have to be back.

22 September 2004
RICHARD DIRK DE HEER
Netherlands
Goede middag, ik ben blij dat jullie zoveel aandacht aan dit besteedt en ik hoop dat jullie zo door blijven gaan vooral voor de mensen die hiervoor gestorven zijn, bedankt. 1 ding is dat ik zo juist bij de overledenen zat te kijken en merkte dat bij: james ricketts age 27 army nr T-169028 en dan bij personal notes een verhaal stond over F-LT Lord over zijn helden daad. wel licht staat dit verkeerd of ik heb het fout dat kan ook maar het viel mij op omdat ik geen link kan leggen tussen deze twee. bedankt voor alles

22 September 2004
KEVIN MASTERMAN
United Kingdom
I have just returned from Arnhem for the 60th Commemoration with my family. I hoped to find out what happened to my Grandfather L/cpl Charles WADDILOVE A COY 2 Para but most of the veterans were very busy.I will be returning again in a few years time.I do have some personal photos of my grandfather and a Commpany photo as well as a Platoon photos.The web site is great. kev masterman

22 September 2004
Richie Gillett
United Kingdom
I would like to express my thanks to the people of Arnhem for the way they welcomed the Veterans,and also the thousands of ex Paras who made the trip to this years commemorations.Also in reply to the guy who posted his message earlier, anybody who knows about the history of Arnhem would NEVER underestimate the contribution of the Polish Para Brigade

22 September 2004
Phil Palmer
South Africa
A great web site, and a fitting tribute to brave men.

23 September 2004
John Dingwall
United Kingdom
Dear Andries & Frans The Airborne community owes you much for the dedication and hard work you put into this site. I wish Market Garden.Com all the success in the world. Lothian Branch PRA

23 September 2004
S. Peters
Netherlands
Wat een indrukwekkende site. Dit is zo belangrijk. Ik hoop dat deze site nog lang blijft bestaan, zodat sraks mijn kinderen, als zij ouder zijn, ook kunnen lezen over de mensen, die hun leven gaven voor onze vrijheid. Vriendelijke groeten S.

23 September 2004
Michael Woodacre
United Kingdom
Eternally endeted to those people who fought in the 2ndWW. Remembered always. Thank-you.

24 September 2004
Jane Tyrrell
United Kingdom
I wrote shortly before the 60th anniversery with my dad by my side to let people know my dad JACK KIRBY of the 11th bat; 4th brig; would be attending the Arnhem commemerations with 4 generations of his family, although very ill my dad told me if it was the last thing he did he would be there. whilst at the bridge for the re-opening, it all became too much for him and he had to be taken away by family members, later that night he suffered a heart attack and died in an Appledorn hospital on Monday the 20th sep. We, as a family all believe he was were he wanted to be and Arnhem was his destiny. Our dad was brought home to us today and will be buried on Friday the 31st of Sept with his Arnhem flag, his medals and his red berret on his coffin.

25 September 2004
Fred Eisvogel
Netherlands
I think this is a great site. We thank our freedom to all who are fallen for us and also to them who survived. I hope we will never forget them. I saw in the Roll of Hounour two Brittish soldiers, twin brothers, who died here and were found side to side of eachother. I was very impressed because I also have a twinbrother and I could imagine the reaction of there parents. An awfull thought and I hope for the whole world that once we can live in peace. These man made it possible for us, thank you all.

26 September 2004
Robert patrick wagenaar
Netherlands
I find it a very good site. What i like to know is why their are so many m.i.a. during the campain in Arnhem!!! I put this by favourite sites.

26 September 2004
Innis Jenkins
Canada
What a wonderful website. It was an honour having had the opportunity to read it. The use of technology at its finest in keeping history alive. I am researching and gathering information on my uncle, Leslie Whitlock, who was killed in action on September 21, 1944. If anyone has any additonal information to add to what is already on the website, I would appreciate hearing of it.

28 September 2004
dick goodwin
United Kingdom
What an amazing site, it must of taken someone ages to put together. Dick Goodwin

29 September 2004
Marie Ann (20)
Netherlands
I would like to say thank you to the veterans, for the freedom we live in today. I´ve been to the parachutjumps at the GINKELSE HEIDE (EDE), it was very impressing. The men must have been so brave!!!! They gave and risked their lives for us. It´s a very informative site with a great respect to the veterans. We must keep the history alive! We may not forget!

29 September 2004
James Nixon
United Kingdom
my grandad took place in the operation market garden and would never talk about it its good to be alble to visit site like this one to find out more of what he was involed in during the war

29 September 2004
Chris Heal
United Kingdom
A really good web-site, well done guys keep up the quality of work

29 September 2004
J.S.Newman
Canada
Very well put together. A commendable job well done. I will pass on your website address to my aunt in U.K. Her husband (156th 4th Parachute Brigade) died last year and she has been attending the Arnhem memorials for the last 25 years. A week ago, she attended the 60th anniversary and said it was excellent. I hope to get over next year to Holland (I just retired).Many thanks and best wishes.

30 September 2004
Malcolm Bell
United Kingdom
On the 20th September 2004, I read a comment from Michael Sosaborski, which stated that the Dutch people know of the sacrifice the Polish paratroopers made, but the British do not. Please be assured Michael that those people, who do not appreciate the sacrifice are ignorant of the truth. Those that were there and their families from England are well aware of the sacrifice. My grandfather a veteran of the battle died on the day you wrote the message, in Arnhem whilst visiting the 60th ceremony. He was always proud to have fought alongside the Polish paras and we always visited Driel for the Polish ceremonies. I wish you and your family all the best.

02 October 2004
jamie saunders
United Kingdom
we WILL remember THANK YOU J.SAUNDERS

03 October 2004
ian underwood 2e1ijw
United Kingdom
Hello Andries. Thank you very much my friend for putting the web site together, may i say your English, is better than my Dutch, as i can not speak dutch at all, so it is people picking holes where no holes are present. your Web site is great, and the story you tell from another aspect, one which im sure not very many people in U.K are aware, I was born in 1945 after the war ,so i know nothing of the War, and do not pretend to, although a friend of my fathers was in the paratroopers and took part in O.M.G, but he would never talk about it when we were growning up, he broke his arm as he was leaving the plane ,he remained free for 28 days, and that is all i know. Iam a radio Amateur and took part in the 60th anniversary,on the 17 september our call sign was G.B.60.A.E. keep up the very good work and the very best of luck with your site in the future. regards Ian Underwood.

03 October 2004
Tom Eurlings
Netherlands
I have been in Arnhem on the 18th of september 2004, and I think that you did a very good job with the memorial.

04 October 2004
Lucyna Radziak
Poland
That is truly incredible site! Loads of informations and stuff about operation garden market.I am very impressed by the job you`ve done.Thank you for supporting rehabilitation of gen.Sosabowski though he should have been honored for his deeds long time ago.Sosabowski was one of greatest Polish men. It is wonderful that Dutchmen see him as a great hero. Sad that only a few Brits would admit that.I am glad gen. .Sosabowski`s grandson mentioned that!

04 October 2004
Doug
Canada
Greetings! This site is superb. Obviously somebody worked very hard putting it together. I will definitely be back to check it out further. Doug

05 October 2004
Jeff Steinbeck
United States
Great WEB page.

14 October 2004
Mateusz Palka
Poland
I think this site is great, I`m also a collector of militaria from 1SBS(polish)it`s a great piece of living history it`s very very nice for Us that someone remembers about the polish soldiers! GREAT WORK!!!!!!!!

08 October 2004
Stewart M Gourlay
Canada
I returned this year for the first time since 1944. Stayed with a terrific Dutch family in Arnhem who opened their home and their hearts to us. We too will never forget

09 October 2004
Anthony Mabbitt
United Kingdom
Visited the memorial to my fathers cousin A F McCarthey glider pilot who is remembered at Groesbeck cemetary.May he and all his comrades who paid the ultimate price be forever remembered.Great website, hope to return next year to your lovely country.

12 October 2004
M.Czornak
Poland
Bardzo mie cieszy fakt ze ktoœ pamiêta o Polakach dziêkuje

13 October 2004
Don Roof
United States
Jumped at Son & Eerde with World War ll Airborne Demonstration Team to mark 60th Anniversary of Market Garden.

16 October 2004
elizabeth harrop
United Kingdom
l was a dear friend of the late Mrs.Atie Roberts, wife of the late jess Roberts,and was alway intrested in her recounts of the battle.

18 October 2004
Richard Hiddink
Netherlands
Very nice and usefull to find information about Market Garden.

17 October 2004
Thomek
Poland
"For your freedom and our" In year 1939 polish army battle with germans and russians... there was bloody battle... and in 1944 we fight for liberation Holland... in way to liberation Poland.  "Za wolnosc wasza i nasza"
W roku 1939 polska armia walczyla z Niemcami i Rosjanami... to byla krwawa walka... i w 1944 walczylismy za wyzowlenie Holandii... w drodze do wyzwolenia Polski.

17 October 2004
Adrian Master
Netherlands
Sir/Madam! With the deepest and in the most respectfull manner I have visited the site MARKETGARDEN.COM, after a friend had pointed me to the site, and it is with the deepest gratitude for all you work and efforts I salute all of those who have made this site reality, in their efforts to commemorate and hnour all those who died for freedom and peace! We, the people who were born after the Second WorldWar will for ever remember those who died for our freedom and peace! As an individual I thank you wholeheartedly for what u have done, for what u have accomplished and what will be accomplished! Is signed, Adrian Master. ps. I suggest to take a look at different sections, to see if all pictures implemented are functional and operational. Also, I would like to suggest to make it possible to select MUSIC-OFF, as sometimes the music can come across as disturbing.

19 October 2004
Bradley Johnson
United Kingdom
I was a close friend to Capt Theo Redman who was such a modest man and i was touched that he is included on this website and will not be forgotten.  "We Will Remeber Them"

21 October 2004
michael sosabowski
United Kingdom
please continue this campaign

22 October 2004
kees bavinck
Netherlands
A good and informative site from one of the biggest airborn operations of the second world war. The first and the second world war should never be forgotten. Al the people in Europe, Africa and Asia where the victims.

24 October 2004
joyce and barry marchant
United Kingdom
Had a great day out at arnham, the graves of all the soldiers who died some as young as eighteen are looked after so well the cemetry is set in lovely grounds where years ago the fight took place. The museum is full of equipment and clothes from lots of regiments. It is a rememberal day /sad/but lovely

26 October 2004
Roger Norman Bush
Australia
What a great site. I served with the New Zealand Special Air Service in Borneo in 1966 and worked with the Parachute Regiment Special Company based in Brunie. They were great blokes. Congratulations to our Dutch Comrades who have done such a great job with the web site. The price of freedom is enternal vigilance, LEAST WE FORGET

30 October 2004
arvin caballes
Philippines
I always like history specialy world war 2 battles. with your website I have gain another knowledge about the war. keep up the good work...

31 October 2004
Glen Johnson
United Kingdom
Excellent site. A great variety of information available in many formats. Keep up the fantastic work. I am a WWII enthusiast and have watched a Bridge Too Far countless times. Their courage could not be surpassed! I am the daughter of a WWII 540th Combat Engineer and so began my interest in the second World War at a very early age. I recently created and dedicated a site to my father and his fellow VI Corps Engineers. I am looking for stories from WWII engineers and other WWII veterans as well to add to the site. I would be honored if you stopped by and took a look around. If you do so, please sign our guestbook. We also have a Message Forum. I will place a link to your site. It deserves to be seen by as many people as possible. Warm regards, Marion Chard Proud daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek 540th Combat Engineer WWII http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com

08 November 2004
Rik Rudolf Liebregt
Netherlands
Ik wil graag gebruik maken van deze site om mijn respect voor de jonge mensen die vochten om een einde aan de nachtmerrie van de tweede wereldoorlog een snel eind te maken. Ik heb het boek van cornelis ryan gelezen wat erg indruk wekkend was. Mijn grootouders zijn ziek geworden in de honger winter en overleden, maar me vader en zijn zus hebben het gered dankzij aardige mensen in de krommestraat in amersfoort die mijn vader hebben verborgen tegen de arbeids inzet en opgevangen want mijn vader was maar 17 jaar oud en is zelf later naar indie gestuurd om te vechten. U begrijpt dat de oorlog toch in mijn leven een grote rol heeft gespeeld en ik heb zelf ook 5jaar gediend in het leger helaas niet bij een parachutisten divisie maar wie weet komt het er ooit van om een parachutisten brigade op te richten die in nood de troepen bij kan staan want met een paar helicopters kom je ook niet ver en je schiet ze zo uit de lucht dus ik heb wel wat ideeen mochten er belangstellende zijn . laat het me graag weten. Ps ik heb nooit parachute gesprongen maardat had ughart ook niet dus dat maakt niet zo veel uit. Maar goed iniedergeval eer ik de mensen die alles wat in hun vermogen heeft gelegen om dit te laten slagen dus ook de polen heren regering anders moet je maar een kick unther your ass hebben. Hoogachtend Rik Liebregt Utrecht

14 November 2004
Jim Smith
United Kingdom
Today is a very special day for us in England,Rememberance Sunday, and it seems most fitting to say Thank you yet again for the way the Dutch have cared for our dead all these years. Thank you and God bless you all

17 November 2004
Jimmy Gwilt
United Kingdom
Visited Nijmegen and other drop Zones many times. Father served in 6th Airborne, was involved in many operations during WW2. Thanks for the Web Site, very much appreciated. Kind regards from an Ex Military Man. Jimmy Gwilt

18 November 2004
Jakub Marszalkiewicz
Poland
Hello Thank you for a lesson of real history and memory of Polish troops comanded by gen.Sosabowski. Me must remember that they fought for future Europe, not only for their country. Theirs blood leaded to Your freedom...

20 November 2004
Susan Hulme
United Kingdom
I came across this through the links on the CWGC website. I found it most interesting as I was able to find information on my uncle, Ken Roberts, who dies whilst going back to rescue a wounded comrade.

23 November 2004
john lyon
United Kingdom
a generation that gave gave it all

25 November 2004
jan boon
Netherlands
Thanks boys, always remembered. jan

26 November 2004
depas
Belgium
great web site greetz from belgium

29 November 2004
Pat OLeary
United States
Great site, i am re-reading Ryans book and a friend told me about this web site...fantastic. I was with the 101st Abn Div. in Viet Nam 68-68 B 2/501. The best division in the world! Anyone help me find as Paratrooper Switchblade knife? Thanks, Hope to m ake it to Holland some day. I took my Dad back to France for the D-Day 50th in 1994. He was wounded at Metz, so thats as far as we got. Drive On!!

30 November 2004
1st LT Paratrooper Nuno SilvaPortugalI here pay my respect to all the men that used a pair of wings like me and fell in the batlefield trying to make the world a better place to live. After 60 years i can say, thak you all my brothers in arms for everithing that all off you have gave to me and my generation... Never forgotten...

03 December 2004
Luciana Spencer
United States
Your dedication to the preservation of the memory of that amazing generation that sacrifieced so much for our freedoms is unparalleled. From a battle scarred soldier there is nott much more i can say, but good job and thank you. I can only hope years down the line our sacrifices will be as noted.

08 December 2004
Pauline M H
Netherlands
As an English woman in Holland ,I shall try to give my own thanks , by visiting the graves of 4 servicemen in Druten and placing flowers there as often as I am able .Humble thanks for the freedom I and my family enjoy today.

08 December 2004
G.J.Vuyk
Netherlands
Mijn complimenten met dit initiatief Ik ben bezig met Research naar twee onderwerpen 1. Het zogenaamde verraad door Lindemans 2. Wat gebeurde er met de Intelligence omtrent de Duitse Panzerdivisie? En waarom. Had er iemand een belang bij? Wordt vervolgd

13 December 2004
Frank Wolstencroft
United Kingdom
My dear Father, Jim Wolstencroft fought at Arnhem, but no matter how we pressed, he would never talk of his experiences. They were still too vivid, too painful I think even after 30 years. Sadly, he died in 1977. I am in the process of investigating my family history and intend to try and research his part in te battle, if this is at all possible. I am immensley proud of my dad and all the other dads, brothers , sons etc that took part in the battle at Arnhem. God Bless all that survived and especially those that paid the ultimate price for the freedom we enjoy today.

14 December 2004
Ronald
Hong Kong
this is a very great website, which contains a lot of useful information, thx very much

16 December 2004
yu bop
Pitcairn Islands
very good site

16 December 2004
JASON KIRK
United Kingdom
JUST LIKE TO SAY EXCELLENT SITE AND MANY THANKS TO ALL THE BRAVE SOLDIERS WHO PUT THEIR LIVES IN DANGER SO WE CAN BE FREE TODAY

23 December 2004
sue robinson
United Kingdom
A wonderful memorial to those who gave so much during WWII.