the 2005 guestbook entries

5 January 2005
Marcel Lucien
United States
I have seen the movie, "A Bridge too Far" and had to get the real story. My prayers go to the families of the brave people that died.

6 January 2005
Stuart Ruddy
United Kingdom
It is now three years since I first visited Arnhem and Oosterbeek, where Cpl John Ruddy gave his life for a cause which he so believed in. To this very day it is my pledge that his memory will be known to all our future generations, and if anyone has any information or knew John (known to friends as Jack) I would welcome their contact.

6 January 2005
Steve Williams
United Kingdom
We must never forget. nor must we forget the help that all the Dutch people gave, and the Danger they put themselves in. We vist Holland every year (twice a year at least) and are always made very, very welcome. Thankyou

9 January 2005
Frank Op den kamp
Netherlands
This site is great because it remembers the mighty battle what's fought in Arnhem. I have much respect for the veterans, they deserve that for their sacrifieses. This site remembers the free people of today that for the freedom lots of lads died.

9 January 2005
Cal Shermerhorn
Canada
Extremely interesting. Since my ancestors came from Schermerhorn in Holland I searched for people of that name. Being a retired RCAF/Canadian Armed Forces (36) years I hold a special place in my heart for those that have gone before me. God Bless, PER ARDUA AD ASTRA.

10 January 2005
Chaz Rawding
Canada
I am 12. Through these sites I can keep the memories alive. For my Grandpa.

10 January 2005
H.A. Duinhoven MBE
Netherlands
Via de website Major General R.E. Urquhart werd ik verwezen naar de mij bekende en zeer gewaardeerde website MarketGarden.com Het ziet er nog altijd schitterend uit en iedereen mag het werk dat jij/jullie eraan besteden wel heel hoog waarderen. Hulde!

10 January 2005
Alan N. Yeater
United States
Hello friends, I am the chairman of the XVIII Airborne Corps Assn. The XVIII Abn Corps'involvment in Market Garden was limited to setting up and insuring the air resupply of the US Airborne Divisions, arranging for their ground resupply, and providing pre-take off intelligence, maps, aerial photography, and all essential data for the American Airborne divisions. Congratulations on your great web site. Alan Yeater, Chairman XVIII Abn Corps Assn.

10 January 2005
Gerry (Gerrit) den Hartogh
Canada
Arnhem is my birthplace. I lived in Arnhem during the Battle of Arnhem. left for Canada in 1953. Saw the airborne landings first hand and also the many prisoners who where marched past our house. If it was'nt for the sacrifices made by so many in those days, I don't think I would be enjoying the life I have now, living in Canada. We really appriciate what you do with preserving the moments. I will be there again this spring to pay my respects to the many who gave their lifes for us all.

12 January 2005
chris parsons
United Kingdom
Hi there. as so many of us were i was one of the lucky ones who got to go over for the aneversary with VERA (victory in europe reenactment assosiation) and it was the best event i think i have ever been to and the lads of the group realy out done there selfs with the display they put on at the papendale sports ground and the way that every one chiped in a realy played the part made it all worth while but the best part was the honour guard at Westerbouwing hights for the unvailing of the plack

12 January 2005
Neil Warren
United Kingdom
Does anyone have photos and further information of Lt Col Spindler that they could send me please. Danke.

14 January 2005
Gordon Rowat (Canadian Scottish Regt. WW2)
Canada
Congratulations on a great website. May be back for my third return visit in May.

14 January 2005
T. J. Halbert
Canada
After the War ended I was transferred from the 1st Bn Canadian Scottish Regiment, 3rd Canadian Division, to the 4th Bn CScotR which was formed to join the Occupation forces. We were sent to Arnhem during the formation of our unit, and I walked with my friends over much of the ground where the fighting took place. Although I had engaged in some very difficult battles during the hostilities, what I saw during our stay in Arnhem developed in me an intense admiration for the paratroopers who fought and died there. May the memory of their heroism never fade.

15 January 2005
Wheeler W.D.
Canada
I flew with the RCAF over holland 1944-45, My brother H.O WHEELER 17TH, DUKE OF YORKS HUSSARS, is buried at GROESBEEK WAR CEMETRY in Holland. I went back for the 50 anniversary of the liberation of holland, sadly i can' t go back for the 60th one. I want to thank the dutch people for the wonderfull reception I received at that time may god bless you all. Capt. Wheeler [retired]

16 January 2005
George Blair Whittet
Canada
My dad was cpl. Henry Gray Whittet.  I was 5 years old when he died. We come from Dundee Angus Scotland. I came to canada at 18 years of age & i found out my dad was on the Canadian monument. He must have fought & died with the Canadians. This make's me very proud to be a Canadian citizen . Thank you for giving me this moment in my life to grieve . Sincery George Whittet.

16 January 2005
Franciszek Paul Oleksow
United Kingdom
In memory of my father Franciszek Leo Oleksow 24th April 1914 to 10th April 2003, he was one of the fortunate few to return from Arnhem.

17 January 2005Peter WoodUnited KingdomMy late brother inlaw was at Arnem Bridge he was Gunner Harry Hall Number Royal Artillery No: 1591003 in the 1st Air Landing Anti Tank 6pd and attached to 2nd Para Bn.He was born 21 05 1920 and died 1991 in England he took part in Operation Marston and the glider that Harry was in was released into the sea and he had to swim a very long way to the shore.At Arnem I think he was with sgt Kill and later with others he was made a P.O.W near the Bridge area,(he told me he was in some Air landing news paper but not found)Near the end of the war and being marched he escaped and was picked up by a US Army recon Unit.I have a photo of him taken in Sicily in 1943 if you would like it.

17 January 2005
William Ogden
Canada
Retired from Canadian Army active service. Excellent website. I must commend the creator for doing a great job. A very good friend of mine was with the Canadian Airborne in WWII. His name was Robert (Bob) Alport. Sad to say he is now a member of the White Battalion.

18 January 2005
Jerry Gomes
United States
I'm a Vietnam Veteran of the 101st Airborne. My son and I are paratroopers with the WWII Airborne Demonstration team. We had the honor of jumping Sept.17 and Sept. 19th at Son and Veghel from a Dakota. We had 25 paratroopers jump. We would like to Thank You and all the Dutch people for the warm welcome that we received. I will Never Forget how everyone referred to our WWII Veterans as "Liberators"  We will do what we can to notify WWII Paratroopers about General Sosabowski and ask the vets for letters of support.

18 January 2005
Steve Page
United Kingdom
As a boy I was in a cadet force which was affiliated to the Parachute Regiment. Consequently I am fiercely proud of them and all they have achieved. I am sometimes worried that people no longer understand or care about history or the sacrifice so many people made to give me and my family the freedoms we enjoy. To see the work you have put into this website is humbling and I thank you for this fantastic resource. God bless to Andries and family and all our Dutch friends.

19 January 2005
Tom McGee
United States
What a wonderful web site. Thank you for the lesson in history and for keeping the memory of these brave men alive in such a vivid and educational fashion. A fitting memorial.

21 January 2005
Guillaume
France
Merci pour ce site! Et encore merci pour le sacrifice de tous ces soldats qui ont donné leur vie pour la liberté. Merci à tous, nous n'oublierons jamais. Thank-you for this site. And again thank-you for the sacrifice of all these soldiers that gave their life for liberty. Thank you all! we never will forget. Sorry about my bad english.

21 January 2005
Dennis de Munck
Netherlands
A good great reference site. I have seen the site with a lot of emotion for who died in the WOII. I am a descendant in a family where a lot of persons have fought in WOII. Father, Grand mum, Grand dad and nephwes, aunts, unkels etc... have been in Asia (Indonesia) and were capture by the Japs. But also family has fought in WOII in Holland by the resistance. I am proud and many thanks to all the BRAVE Soldiers who have fought for our right to exist in these world. GODD BLESS THEM ALL...

21 January 2005
John Wallace
Canada
A very good site. I hope you have many more visitors,they will learn the true meaning of Heroism.

23 January 2005
Samuel Cowburn
Sweden
I am doing a school projekt operation market garden and its good that you have sett up this site so people can learn about what happend on those days.

23 January 2005
Peter Fitz-Gerald
New Zealand
What a great way to salute these heros. Keep up the good work.

25 January 2005
Darryl Nicholson
United States
My dad told me a story about market garden and it happened to be the very first war movie that I ever watch with him. He was in the Korean War and told me about the sacrifices of people in wwII and the great battles for freedom. One of those stories happen to be about Market Garden. He is gone now, but I have something that I can pass onto my son and that the love of ones country and freedom.

26 January 2005
Thomas Nordström
Sweden
I searched on google for Market Garden because I'm doing a paper in school about the british role in the second worldwar. I like this site, especialy the morse coder.

27 January 2005
Patrick J.McNamara
Ireland
As a military historian/author, this is a great site. Keep up the great work.

5 February 2005
Stephen Pike
United Kingdom
I came on here to learn more about Market Garden and, from what I have learned, I can only honour the courage and bravery of the men that took part. From a 25 year old to all of the Veterans and those that did not make it back. Thank you. I, for one, will always remember the sacrificies made by yourselves in the cause of freedom. Thank you.

8 February 2005
John Dikkenberg
Australia
My family lived in Kolkakkerweg, Ede during the battle of Arnhem. I was 10 months old. An RAF bomber, attempting to nail the nearby German panzer barracks, nailed Kolkakkerweg instead. My babysitter and many of our neighbours were killed. I never knew the full story until I served with the Australian Army in Vietnam 1968 and returned to Holland for a bit of R&R. Being parachute qualified I thought I'd go and visit the Airborne museum. The resulting research I di.d arounbd Ede was a real eye opener. So many brace people!

9 February 2005
Ivo Brncic
Sweden
Perfect, that is all I can say !!!

14 February 2005
paul chamberlain
United Kingdom
Visited Oosterbeek Cemetery last year to pay my respects to my Dad,s mates,he took me once when i was about 8 years old,i am almost 49 and the impact was just the same,except that Dad passed away in 1998,They are all in my thoughts and the thoughts of my family.Dad was in C Company 3rd Batt, nicknamed checkers.

25 February 2005
Renske Oudekerk
Netherlands
Dit is een mooie site, deze kan ik gebruiken voor mijn profielwerkstuk, bedankt voor het maken! Helemaal top! Succes nog, hiermee, groetjes Renske Oudekerk uit Dedemsvaart, Nederland

28 February 2005
Guy W. Snyder
United States
In prepartion for a trip to Netherlands I just stumbled upon your site. As a Glider pilot I landed near Grave. I have visited the Freedom Museum three times. I will visit again about 5 March. This museum is a wonderful example of telling the story of this famous mission during WWII. There is a Musuem located in Lubbock, Texas \"The Silent Wings Museum\" dedicated to the WWII Glider pilots, and their Airborne Brothers. We welcome all interested visitors who may be visiting the USA. guyw1920@aol.com

25 February 2005
Eric Puts
Netherlands
A very good site with a lot of information

3 March 2005
Ola Wiecka
Poland
Hoi! I think nice page. I am soooooo proud that the polish army was helping Nederland. I thing Sosabowski was very inteligent people. Prieze for him an all polish people who die in Arhem. I was in Arhem, and it is very importent place for everybody. Bye bye ....Ik zou graag "greeting" alle Nederlander!

3 March 2005
Keith Douglas
United Kingdom
Member of Darlington branch PRA, like the web site thanks.

4 March 2005
Tom Knott
United States
I love this country

4 March 2005
Lambert Kliebisch
Netherlands
Hi there, nice site You have,Iam a honoary member of the 101st Airborne Div. Like to contribute tou Your site if  You will! Thankx for dropping me the link!!
Bert

7 May 2005
Denis Trotman
New Zealand
In 2003 I walked the walk from the LZ to Hartenstein Hotel, the cemetery, retreat to Driel and then to John Frost bridge. Thanks guys.

5 March 2005
Jennifer Dixon
United Kingdom
My Grandad - ALFRED TATE (also known as Tate, I) was on the bridge at Arnhem in the 2nd parachute bat. He was taken P.O.W due to being injured, but managed to escape. Sadley, he died on 9th Jan 2005 aged 87. He was aged 27 during market garden. I am so proud of him and he will be sadley missed. We should never forget what these brave and courageous men did for our country. If anyone would like to contact me about this please e-mail me. jen13_kd@yahoo.com. x x x

6 March 2005
Micha³ Rosó³
Poland
Great respect for those heroes! I`m proud that I`m Polish. What a heroism sacrifice! Ku chwale Ojczyzny !

8 March 2005
Steven Tulewicz
United Kingdom
My father participated in this Operation and survived. He has since passed away and, like to many who saw action, didn't really talk about the horrific sights and things he must have experienced and suffered.

13 March 2005
Sanjay Kelvadi
Australia
The Best War Movie ever. Kudos to Richard Attenborough for excellent direction. Really moving graphic images of the war which took so many lives. Remembrances to all the courageous infantrymen (& their families) who gave their lives at Arnhem in September 1944.

13 March 2005
Neville Ira-Gould
Canada
Thank you for our freedom

14 March 2005
Linda Jean Henderson
United Kingdom
My Father Duncan Henderson, was in the 1st Parachute Regiment and was in the first drop, he was taken prisoner by the Germans, he later escaped. My father died in Doncaster [Where he lived] 12th March 1988.

14 March 2005
Rowan Bird
United Kingdom
All very brave men, who deserve to be remembered with love and affection. Thank you for my freedom. Does anyone know of Johnny Williams? Killed at Arnhem - remembered by Rita.

15 March 2005
Graham Anderson
United Kingdom
To my Great Uncle Lenny. Youngest of the family. Wish i could have known you. Proud of your memory Sapper Lennox T. Anderson. God bless

15 March 2005
Ernest Lynas
United Kingdom
To my uncle Ernest Lynas and all his comrades who lost their lives @ Arnhem.  May they all rest in peace. Congradulations on putting to-gether a great site.

16 March 2005
Rowan Bird
United Kingdom
Trying to find information about Johnny (might not be real first name) Williams. Remembered by Rita. Was in Para's killed age 19 at Arnhem.
Came from E. London. I can not find him in the database. Anyone know why? Rowan.

16 March 2005
John Ranger (Tex )
United Kingdom
We just watched the free dvd , very pleased with it. thanks, John.

27 March 2005
Mick Read
Canada
Since my last viewing of the site, I spent much of the afternoon going from page to page of this new format and it does my old heart wonders that you guy's have kept the memory alive. Yes it is 60 years ago that we tried damd hard to reach Arnhem. Gen.Horrocks was a very nice man and worried about the job that was expected of his men. We can always say what should have been achieved after the dust has settled. I later met the General in Hannover, Germany. I was a Staff-car driver .He gave me a sandwich as I had no lunch. Mick Read.

26 March 2005
Erik
Netherlands
very cool this site i wana have such a site too its just great.  Mijn engels is niet echt goed

26 March 2005
Nathanael
Norway
Great site. I was in arnhem in 2003. Great and honorly job your doing keeping the memory alive.

20 March 2005
Eddy Even
Netherlands
Eindelijk dan toch gerechtelijkheid? Zie de Telegraaf van zaterdag j.l.

20 March 2005
Maga
Argentina
Nice site. Keep it up

22 March 2005
Miguel Costa
Spain
Good job keep on preservating our European Memoir.

22 March 2005
A.Ruairidh MacDowall Oswald
United Kingdom
One of, if not the best sites I have ever visited. Well done to the Dutch. I will be in Arnhem with my standard this year, 2005. God Bless Nederland and all free loving peoples.

28 March 2005
Bob Rowell
United Kingdom
By visiting your site I have at last found out the fate of my late uncle. Upsetting, but uplifting. Thank you

29 March 2005
David Mitchell
United Kingdom
Pte Alfred Cowley, No 14631576, who died at Arnhem on 24/09/1944 was a boyhood friend of mine before the war. Alfie was a quiet, inoffensive boy, and he was only 19 when he died. He lived just next door to us at No 1 Prestage Street, Poplar, in the East End Docklands of London. I heard he died in heroic circumstances and I am trying to establish this.

8 May 2005
Warren Brown
Australia
There seems to be some confusion as to both the genesis and authority to launch Market Garden. The general consensus is that it was in fact Montgomery's idea to carry out a joint airborne and land attack on the bridges. His not so covert aim was to be the first to reach Berlin. Any discussion on these ideas would be much appreciated.

30 March 2005
Lee Norman
Germany
This message goes out to all, My Granddad fought in the battle at Arhem. His name was Lionel Tarr who ended up at the First Aid Post in Oosterbeek after falling through the school roof whilst in action. This untold story will soon be available. I like to also add that through the bravery of those men on both sides that fought with their lives I have learnt that we owe them all a great respect, my thoughts will contiue to think about them so long as I live, May God gide you all with everlasting peace.

2 April 2005
Anthony J Murphy
United Kingdom
A brilliant site site, well done. Also it reminds us that for freedom sacifice has to be done, those brave men from the airbourne divisons laid dowm their life so that we can live in freedom. We also must not forget the brave peoples of occupied europe whose fight against Nazism never waivered. Keep up the good work.

3 April 2005
Jan Visser
Canada
It is for the first time that I logged in onto this memorable Website,and I must say it is something that brings back many memories from the past.Even after more than 60 years this event has not lapsed into forgetfullness.This was too large an event and crucial for the wellbeing of the Nation and the world itself.You should be, and are to be commended for this fine work of an Website. With Best Wishes from Canada, Sincerely, Jan Visser.

4 April 2005
Hasan Evrengun
Netherlands
Dear Sirs, congratulations with your fine website that gives a respectful insight in the lives of the people who all experienced a troublesome time. Hereby I would like to call upon former German soldiers who were stationed in the Netherlands during the war to tell their stories in a Dutch television programme. Is it possible for me to get in contact with the few men on your website by emailing them? With kind regards, Hasan Evrengün, editor Andere Tijden (Dutch historical television programme 'Different Times')

4 April 2005
Luke Jetten
Netherlands
Mooie site, veel info als ik u was zou ik er nederlandse taal bij doen.

6 April 2005
Dan Moore
Canada
Hello, Just wanted to comment on an excellent, informative website. I won't go into great detail here, but my father and his brother were both veterans of WWII and served with the 23rd Field Company RCE and were at the evacuation of the British Airborne. If you are interested, I can provide you with a MS PowerPoint presentation which outlines the Company from inception to the end of WWII. I can also provide the text from a chapter called "Arnhem" a book which was written and a copy provided to each of the 23rd Field Coy veterans about their exploits in WWII. Again if interested, email me at above adderess.
Keep up the excellent site. Only wish I could go over this year for the anniversary of Holland's liberation. Bless you and all veterans.

7 April 2005
Susan Brownlow
Australia
A fascinating site.  My father - Clifford James Brownlow (84 years old today and not too well...) - was part of the 1st British Airborne at Arnhem. Dad was in the Support Company of 156 Parachute Battalion under the late Lt-Col Sir "Dicky" des Voeux. One of Dad's most treasured possessions is a book of  hand-written 'thank-you' notes from the children of Nijmegen, which he was given to him when he visited on the 50th Anniversary in 1994. Thank-you, children of the Netherlands, for making my dad such a proud man.

7 April 2005
Thomas Worsley
United Kingdom
I recently visited the battlefield sites in Holland as part of a university visit. Not only was it incredibly moving but it allowed me a much greater understanding of what the men of Operation Market Garden went through. I believe this site is a fitting tribute to the sacrifice that they made.

8 April 2005
Chris Fing
Australia
I have nought to say other than it is a very good site. Cheers

9 April 2005
Kevin Barnes
United Kingdom
Will be out visting Arnhem next week 12th/04/05...great site

10 April 2005
Vanessa
United Kingdom
I was searching for info on my nans first husband and you even have photos of him and his company. Thank you

14 April 2005
Danny Maes
Belgium
Congratulations Andries! You earn a "Job Well Done" as they call it in the air force! And all your collaborators of course. Keep up the good work! Danny.

18 April 2005
Robert Vasey
United Kingdom
Very nice site, I am pleased to see so much remembered. I am a lucky one as my Grandfather was on the gliders, and fought at the bridgehead, and survived. Thank you.

21 April 2005
Peter Ross
Austria
A really excellent site - thank you very much. I work as a tour guide and will travel with 130 Canadians to Arnhem in May 2005. Liberation of Holland Tour. Canadian veterans are great people!

21 April 2005
Ramon Antonio Padilla
Argentina
Dear Sirs: I'm a History student (I'm 46 years old), and I can said you that this operation into WWII, was choiced for me for my degree thesis. I follow Operation Market-Garden from my teenage (remembering the famous "A bridge too far" movie). I should like cite this webpage in my fin thesis work, because it has several data of the battle. Thank you. Regards. Ramon A. Padilla. Tucuman

22 April 2005
MR S WAKINSHAW
United Kingdom
VERY INFORMITIVE SITE,THANK YOU.

22 April 200
5E Van Westerneng
Canada
Great site. My father grew up in Holland near Barneveld and had plenty of stories to tell. I will be returning in May 2005 for the 60th anniversary. My family still lives there. I will be on an official visit with Veterans Affairs Canada as I am a member of the RCMP and am very proud to have the connection... Thanks to all vets and likewise to the Dutch that continue to remember and honor them...

23 April 2005
Hugh S Ames
United States
Excellent Site !

27 April 2005
Gigi
iIreland
Hi, i collect German WWII daggers and Helmets for years. I am always happy when i find pages like yours! Greetings Gigi

27 April 2005
Geoffrey Heald
United Kingdom
An excellent site. This compares with the D-Day museum in New Orleans

27 April 2005
Elaine Wheeler Chambers
United States
My father, James William "Bill" Wheeler, was an American paratrooper with the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles", 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Btn., HQ Co. He was proud to serve his country and to be one of the men who helped liberate Holland. He had good things to say about the Dutch people - how kind they were to share food and shelter, and how brave they were, helping the Americans, Brits and Poles even with the Germans still in their midst. He was amazed at how clean they kept their homes, even in the midst of a war!

29 April 2005
Rob Pogge
Netherlands
That day when was nearly eight years old I will never forget

6 May 2005
Janine
Maldives
Yhey depended on each other and the world depended on them...

6 May 2005
Victoria Elsom
Canada
Thank you, I have been searching for information about my Great Uncle, ERNEST LYNAS for many years. I am grateful for finally seeing a photo of him, it puts a face to the family stories.

1 May 2005
Sue
Canada
hi, my uncle was involved in the evacuation from Arnhem. (Opertaion Berlin) we had the priviledge of going to Arnhem 2 summers ago with our 3 children to see this site we felt we had a part in, through him! we also went to where my other uncle died and then to Holten cemetry where he is buried. it was an almost overwhelming feeling to be there in those places. while there at Holten cemetry we also had the priviledge of meeting a dutch family that had travelled there just to say "thank you" to the young men who had given their lives for their country! what a joy to hear they are not forgotten!

2 May 2005
Henrik Larsen
Norway
I have only one thing to say to the people who made this site: GREAT WORK, keep it up:)

3 May 2005
Zaal Marinus
Netherlands
laten we deze helden nooit en te nimmer vergeten  god bless them all and thank you very much.

4 May 2005
M.A. van AERT.
Netherlands
Just 13 yrs old since august I saw all those material and airborne personel just above my head in the circumstances van Tholen-City. Many - many years later I understood what was happening. It was a good plan but the job was more difficult. And honestly I now remember every year the 17th of september as a highlight in my life. Old soldiers never die but they who died didn\'t grow old. Let us remember them for ever.

4 May 2005
UZO AGBA
Algeria
I LOVE THIS VERY PAGE SO KEEP IT UP.

9 May 2005
John S. Myers Jr. SFC,USA 82nd Abn Div (Ret)
United States
As a former paratrooper, I praise all the past fallen and surviving paratroopers from Operation Market Garden. It was truly an operation that will go down in history.

9 May 2005
Ron Hadaway
United Kingdom
I am very proud to see how after all these years people of holland still honour our allied veterans of arnham.i was also touched to see all the young children laying flowers on soldiers graves at grosebeek cemetary (sept 04)i will never forget that till i die.

5 May 2005
Alex
United States
I'm doing Operation Market Garden for a history report. Your site has helped me alot.

9 May 2005
Clayton P. Merrick
Canada
To Whom It May Concern; My Uncle, George B. Merrick, date of death 28/10/1944 at the age of 20. Buried in Bergen-Op-Zoom, Holland. He was listed with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise\'s .C.I.C.) I remember stories from when I was young about my uncle but would like to learn more. My Mother told us that he was a sharpe shooter and was shot between the eyes while on patrol in the area of this cemetery. My Father would not talk about the war and respect to him I never asked questions.But since he has passed on and the recent 60th anniversary celebrations in Holland I find myself interested in finding out more if possible. He was born in Westphall, Nova Scotia, Canada. I look forward to learning as much about my Uncle as possible. Whatever information you can forward including pictures of his grave sight, info on his troop, area and battle he was in, anything would be most appreciated. Respectfully submitted, Clayton P. Merrick, 283 First Lake Drive, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4C 3J9

15 May 2005
Andy Pannett
United Kingdom
Very,very good website! I have been to Holland many times but for some reason have never been able to bring myself to go to Arnhem! Strange as its been a life long interest!

9 May 2005
Rhora
United States
Air force pilot C-47 at Arnhem in 313 Group 29th sq. We dropped British and Polish paratroopers. We would like to hear from any one in 313th Group 29th sq. Pappy, Laird, Colo, Keller, we were in Nottingham England and Arras, France.

14 May 2005
Tim Airey
Canada
I need info on where the various units of the 82nd Airborne were stationed in the UK during WWII. Contact me thru my webpage dedicated to the 82nd in Leicestershire: http://www.leicesterandleicestershire.com/82nd_Airborne.htm

14 May 2005
Suzanne Baumann
United States
It is so terribly important to have websites like these. We must never forget every sacrifice these men made for freedom. They will NEVER be forgotten.

11 May 2005
Peter Wood
United Kingdom
Dear Sir. My brother in-law was in the 1st Airlanding Light Regiment R.A. He was Gunner Harry Hall and just before the 17th Sept Harry was in hospital and his cousin ( Ron Ellis not found) told him that Arnhem was on and he could come with his lot and jump, and over the drop area Ellis went out and Harry followed on but a round fired by the enemy went through R.Ellis and then through Harry\'s front Pack and up through his chute and Harry landed badly braking a bone in his shoulder but undeterred he carried on and was made a POW near the RE HQ by the Bridge. I have his photo if you would like to see him.

16 May 2005
Allyson
United Kingdom
My father fought at Arnhem and lost a good friend from our village there, i recently have found my dads letters which he wrote to my grandma during the war. in one letter, whilst he was stationed in Norway in 1945 he mentions that he wondered where George his friend was buried, now we know. THANK YOU.

19 May 2005
Jean Arnold
United States
What a beautiful cemetary, I know my brother rests there in peace, thank you so much.

20 May 2005
Marc
Netherlands
I would like to thank all the WW2 Veterans for fighting for our freedom!  I' ve got so much respect for waht you did for us!  And I would like to say: '' THANK YOU!! '' I would really like to get in contact with WW2 veterans, please contact me at marc_blackbelt@yahoo.com

22 May 2005
PERCI LIMA
Brazil
É UMA BELÍSSIMA HISTORIA MILITAR. É UM BELÍSSIMO TRABALHO HISTÓRICO. PARABÉNS AOS SEUS EDITORES.

22 May 2005
FABIO PEREIRA DUTRA
Brazil
Gostaria de saber mais sobre a 2ª guerra mundial. Muito obrigado.

25 May 2005
A Klijn Oonk
Netherlands
goede site

26 May 2005
Scotty
United States
I would like to find out if there are any Market Garden veterans living in Denver, Colorado, USA. If so, please email me - I would enjoy meeting that person and learning of their experiences. They are true heroes and deserve respect. scotty3463246@hotmail.com

30 May 2005
Fabio Pereira Dutra
Brazil
Site espetacular. Aqui encontrei informações que busco a muito tempo sobre a 2ª Guerra Mundial. Todos deveriam conhecer esta história.PARABENS!!!

30 May 2005
Stephen Taylor
United Kingdom
Looking at this site helps to give an understanding what these men went through.They were the best and the bravest.We owe them a debt we can never repay.

4 June 2005
Casey Vandermost
Canada
First of all i like to say a very good site. I was born in Renkum in 1959 at my grandparents house, and know the area of "market garden" quit well. I rember my grandfather taking me to diffrent places around Arnhem and Renkum and showing me the sites of where the allies landed, were the german units and tanks where. I remember going for walks in the woods around Renkum and seeing the trenches and foxholes that were still there.

My grandfather worked in the mental hospital during the war (the one that is in the movie "a bridge to far"). He told me how the hid 6 jewish people there under the stairs at the hospital and 3 at his home, I have been trying to find as much information as i can about market garden or about Renkum and Arnhem and area during the war. My mother and some of her sisters and brothers moved up groninger during the war and spend the last cold winter during the war there.

I moved to Albert, Canada in 1975 and it's sad to say but most Canadians don't know much or anything about the war and what they did for Holland. If anyone has any information or knows of any site relathing to this please email me at dutch8591@yahoo.com thank you. PS. my opa and oma's names were Jan Aarsen & Grietje(van der Velde) Aarsen, they lived in Renkum.

2 June 2005
Marc
Netherlands
I would like to say THANK YOU to all the WW2 Veterans who fought for our freedom! I have great respect for the sacrifices you made for freedom. I would love to get in contact with a WW2 veteran, please contact me at marc_blackbelt@yahoo.com

1 June 2005
John L. West
United States
We have been trying to gather information about my wife's uncle Pvt Richard H. Thomas of HQ-HQ Company - 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment who died on 2 October 1944. Mr. Hoeskstra has been a tremendous help to us in doing so. Marketgarden.com is a beautiful sight that has brought tears to our eyes in viewing it. Thank you so much for your kindness and dedication.

6 June 2005
Reginald Boyles
United Kingdom
I'm glad to be british sorry about leader misstakes thank you lads for your bravery we would not have a tomorrow thank you.

21 June 2005
Silvano
Italy
Please accept my congratulation for your website!!!

25 June 200
Ryszard Herzig
Australia
Greetings to all those that I met at last years commemoration. A very emotional journey visiting Nijmegan, Grave, Oosterbeek, Arnhem and Elst. It was moving and very humbling to meet so many of the veterans from the US, Netherlands, United Kingdom and especially Poland. I was particularly thrilled to witness first hand General Sosobowski's grandson parachute in Driel. My congratulations to all those wonderful Dutch people who keep the memory of these men so sacred.A special congratulations on the organisation of the 60th anniversary commemrations. Driel was like going to visit my family in Poland. It is overwhelming how those citizens of Driel have taken the Poles into their hearts. I will certainly visit all those towns when I do the Vierdaagse again in 2007. Lt (AAC) Rys Herzig.

13 June 2005
Dan Hartzler
United States
I recently learned that my grandfather, Adrian Hartzler, was a military surgeon with the 82nd airborn. During Market-Garden he operated on wounded paratroopers for 38 hours uninterrupted in a small house outside of Nijmegen. Years later, when the film A Bridge Too Far was being made, he was invited to Holland to be a technical consultant. His name is listed in the credits for the film but not mentioned in the book. He collected a scrapbook of newspaper articles and other memorabilia from Market-Garden which my mother keeps. I will examine these documents when I see her this summer and report back regarding their contents. Sincerely, Dan Hartzler

2 July 2005
Phil Halliwell
United Kingdom
My father Corporal Stanley Halliwell was in the 1st Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers and took part in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. He passed away in March 1999 aged 79 years. Recently, while browsing in a book shop, I came across a book called 'Forgotten Voices of the Second World War' which had the words of veterans who took part in the various campaigns of WWII. I quickly moved to September 1944 and imagine my astonishment when on page 356 I found the following account written by my father: Corporal Stan Halliwell 1st Parachute Squadron RE.

About thirty yards in front of us was a German tank with another close by. I thought it was empty, so my mate Hicks and I ran towards it. As I got within 15 yards I saw one of its small guns traverse. I ducked down and Hicks, who was right behind me, was killed. I don't know why, but I thought the safest place to hide was underneath the German tank. As I lay under it, panting, I could hear the radio, in German, talking to the other tank. Then he opened up with his main armament and nearly blew my eardrums. As if that wasn't bad enough he began to start the tank. Then one of our lads hit it with a PIAT. I thought,'Christ, I've had enough of this!' I crawled out and put my hands up, and was taken prisoner. The Germans later sent me back to Colonel Frost with a message. I agreed to go but at every corner I came to, some bugger fired at me. Eventually I found Colonel Frost and delivered the message. He said, 'Well, if you go back, tell them to go to hell.' So I thought, 'I'm not going back to tell them that,' so I stayed.Thanks to your excellent website I can establish that the above event with the tank took place on September 19th, the date Hicks was killed. My father was eventually captured for a second time and spent the rest of the war in the P.O.W. camp Stalag IIA in Neubrandenberg. He was liberated by the Russians in April 1945 and had to make his own way to the American lines which was at the River Elbe.

8 July 2005
Peter Schroyen
Netherlands
Sinds enige tijd ben ik de adoptant van de laatste rustplaatst van William H. Dukeman Jr. (101st/506 PIR/E-company/2 battalion) te Margraten. Zijn er personen die informatie hebben over William? door de informatie die beschikbaar is op de roll of honour databas ben ik weer wat wijzer geworden. Deze pagina is de beste website die ik tot nu toe heb bekeken.

9 July 2005
Joop de Lange
Netherlands
Ik ben op zoek naar informatie over Parachutist J.R Smith (22) waarom hij begraven ligt op het Canadese erebegraafplaats te Holten (ov)  en niet bv in Oosterbeek waar de rest van zijn gesneuvelde kamaraden liggen. Hij was lid van het 1st parabrigade, 2e bataljon, A-coy.  Volgens de gegevens is hij overleden op 18 sept 1944 te Ruurlo ??.  ( volgens de roll of Honor op de MARKET GARDEN site).  Zijn eenheid is op 18 sept gedropt omgeving Arnhem en heeft ook als enige bataljon daadwerkelijk de brug in Arnhem bereikte onder aanvoering van de bataljons cdt Frost. waar de brug naar is vernoemd. Hij is gesneuveld op de voor hem eerste dag van de slag om Arnhem. a. hoe is hij gesneuveld.? b. hoe kwam hij in de omgeving van Ruurlo? wat nogal ver van Arnhem afligt.  c. hoe kwam hij uiteindelijk op de begraafplaats te Holten terecht?

9 July 2005
Joop de Lange
Netherlands
Dit is de beste en mooiste site over market garden. vooral de roll of honour is prachtig en een goed eerbetoon. joop de lange CSM A-cie 13 Infbat Lumbl.

12 July 2005
Thomas A. Williams, Jr
United States
Thank You

13 July 2005
Peter Thurman
United States
I served in the military (USMC reserves) and I also served as a reserve policeman, and I hate war. I don't hate many things; however, I absolutely hate war and other forms of inhumanity, particularly the media's conditioning of people to war and inhumanity.

18 July 2005
Kamal
Australia
good thing

18 July 2005
NICOLAS ARVELO
Venezuela
EXCELENT WEBSITE, CONGRATULATIOS

19 July 2005
ABA IMO
Albania
Superb website ! Congratulations. You are doing a great service to the web.

22 July 2005
Anoniem voor eerherstel
Netherlands
Er is al een John Frost brug. De nieuwe Rijnbrug tussen Oosterbeek en Schuytgraaf moet "SOSABOWSKI BRUG" heten, vernoemd naar StanislawSosabowski! As one bridge over the Rhine is called the "John Frost brigde", the new bridge between Schuytgraaf and Oosterbeek should be named SOSABOWSKI BRIDGE!

24 July 2005
Anthony V. Salvatore
United States
A very sad affair when the Polish Airborn were killed as they landed and that the plans for Market-Garden were found by the Nazies

26 July 2005
Cruz
American Samoa
Cool site keep up the good work!

26 July 2005
Tom Legge
United Kingdom
THE BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I VISITED THE BRIDGE 9/JUNE/2005 THE CEMETARY AND MUSEUM 10/JUNE/2005 THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE SO MOVING

26 July 2005
Peter Wilson
United Kingdom
THANKYOU TO ALL WHO FORGHT AND DIED,AND TO ALL WHO FIGHT TO KEEP THEM ALIVE.

7 August 2005
JOHN D. NEW
United States
My grandfather Pfc. Talmage W. New served in B Company, 1st Battalion, 502 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. Thank you for offering this site so that young people can find out  what kind of sacrifices "the greatest generation" made.

11 August 2005
Jennifer
United Kingdom
My Grandad fought in Arnhem, He told me many things about what happened during his later years in life. He told me how he saw his friend decapitated by a piece of radiator on the ground floor of the school from a German granade, he also was hit on the back of his head and thought he was 'dead' but managed to escape. He told me how 'Frost' Ordered him and his friend "TATE AND HAINS, GET OUT THERE AND TAKE OUT THOSE GERMANS" They both promptly dived out of the window only to find 6 foot high railing that they couldn't get over. They were in direct german fire and had to dive back through the window. But only my grandad made it. I have so many stories to tell, and I have a video recording of my Grandad telling so many intersting stories. One story is about a young 19yr old soldier who was dieing on the Bridge, my Grandad held his hand and gave him his own Morphine, he then covered him with his own coat, when he returned after the war was over he visited his family to pass on his last wishes.

8 August 2005
Robert J. Kurek
United States
My father, Joseph A Kurek, served with the 81st AA Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, captured September 19th, 1944. God Bless all the Glidermen.

20 August 2005
Guus Versmissen
Netherlands
Erg goede interessante website over Marketgarden. Voor werkstukken over de slag bij Arnhem is deze site erg populair voor de leerlingen van groep 8 van Daltonbasisschool Het Drieluik te Huissen.

21 August 2005
Pat Carrothers Weber
Netherlands
My father Stan (Dick) Carrothers served in Europe during WWII as a halftrack driver for the Canadian 3rd division in the 9th brigade.He spent the winter of 1944 in Nijmegan Holland and had a friend named  Joop H.M. Lammerinks. My father is now 87 years old and in poor health but still has a remarkable memory. I recently found a letter and address(1954) and my father wishes that I try to find his friend Joop or his family. At that time his address was Moerbeistraat 36, Nijmegan Holland and he worked for a railway company.

22 August 2005
Smith
United Kingdom
Thanks for interesting thoughts.

30 August 2005
Mateusz Schier
Poland
Piekna strona. Niech Bog bogoslawi naszych chlopcow z samodzielnej brygady.

13 September 2005
Tony Sargent
United Kingdom
Thanks for a very interesting & thoughtful site. Its good to thank all those who died & to all those who took part. Thank you. My father took part in the glider side at Arnhem, D day at Normandy & the crossing of the Rhine. But he never realy said much & now he is dead I find I have hundreds of questions. Trying to find out more but its very hard.

14 September 2005
Koos
Netherlands
Indruk wekkende site het blijft in onze herrinnering ondanks 61 jaar geleden daarvoor onze DANK!

17 September 2005
Marianne van Blokland
Netherlands
Hoi Andries, Gefeliciteerd met de uitgifte van het boek. Geweldig wat je blijft doen voor een "correcte" herinnering van de Polen!

20 September 2005
John Crumlish
United Kingdom
As a serving member of the british forces it site like these that will educate the next generation of airbourne soldiers.Of the secrifices that others gave for them to have the life today thank you. john

22 September 2005
Maga Gochez
Angola
Is a nice site so keep it up....

23 September 2005
Mick
United Kingdom
Andries and Frans, Great to meet you again over the commemoration weekend. I've been shouted at a few times in my profession but Andries shouting "Bagpipe man!" on the heath was a first. The book All Men Are Brothers is a great tribute to those Polish lads that lost their lives and I recommend it to all those interested in the battle. This site is an excellent source of information and a marvellous tribute to those who fought at Arnhem and its surroundings. The Bagpipe Police Officer.

23 September 2005
Andries Hoekstra
Netherlands
Hi Mick, thanks for the positive review on the book. It was certainly well received! And you are right, I think it is about time we change that 'bagpipe Police Officer' into something else. Let me think about it for a while......(grin). Frans is in Scotland at the moment to meet his fellow Branche members and visit the Airborne Forces Day on the 25th. I hope we have some more time to talk next time we meet.

25 September 2005
Levi
USA
Thanks for good site.

25 September 2005
Elaine & Barbara (nee) Griffiths
New Zealand
Our Dad, Gordon Brian Griffiths, we think, was in the 156th regiment (Indian Division - by the shape of his beret)? He was a POW in Stalag 1XB. We emigrated from the UK to New Zealand in 1970, but sadly Dad passed away in 1983. He spoke very little of this time in his life and we would love to know if anyone remembers him? Barbara visited Arnhem last week, September 17, and was touched deeply. Unfortunately, because we don't have Dad's No., etc., it has made things difficult.

26 September 2005
Paul
United Kingdom
Andries,the book "All men are brothers" is an excellent tribute to the men of the 1st Independant Parachute Brigade. The time and effort undertaken by yourself to create this excellent work should not be ignored. I was with your friend the 'Bagpipe Policeman' when we meet on the heath and we both bought the book, and can honestly say that the book is well worth the cost. Please keep up your good work for the memory of all the brave soldiers and civilians that died in those days in September 1944 in the fight for freedom.

26 September 2005
Jos Bex
Netherlands
Hallo Peter Schroyen, Ik heb informatie over William H. Dukeman voor je. Gr. Jos

29 September 2005
Michael Sosabowski
United Kingdom
A very moving time yet again in Holland. the presentation of the books I think was well received. Great to see so many friends again. Hopefully a successful outcome will finally materialise. Michael Sosabowski

3 October 2005
Hans Kardol
Netherlands
Mijnheer Hoekstra, Via deze weg wil ik u mijn complimenten overbrengen voor de wijze waarop u de geschiedenis van 44 onder de aandacht brengt en in het bijzonder dat u daarin op een waardige wijze de rol van de Polen onder de aandacht brengt die jaren onder belicht is geweest. Ik weet vanuit mijn eigen contacten met Polen hoe trots ze zijn op hun rol in de oorlog en hoe 'misbruikt' zij zich voelen door de geallieerden. Er goed daarom dat in het nieuwe boek bijvoorbeeld de rol van de Polen bij Arnhem in het perpectief is geplaatst van de ontwikkelingen op dat moment in Polen (opstand van Warschau).

2 October 2005
Arjo van den Dungen
Netherlands
Keep up the good work. We may never forget the people who fought for our freedom. Deep respect for them!

4 October 2005
Thue Jensen
Denmark
A very good site. I now much more than i did before.

5 October 2005
Franz Bittrich
Peru
good contribution to the history

5 October 2005
Wim Keller
Netherlands
Mijn complimenten voor de indrukwekkende site over Operation Market Garden. Het adres stond in de laatste editie van Toen en Nu. Mijn oudste herinneringen aan het gebied is van 1946 of 1947, toen mijn ouders daar met ons op vakantie in de buurt van Arnhem waren. Ik was toen 5 of 6 jaar. Mijn vader ging het gebied in waar gevochten was en ik zie hem nog terugkomen met de huls van een afgeschoten 25 ponder granaat, die nog steeds in mijn bezit is. Achteraf bezef je dat het levensgevaarlijk is geweest wat hij deed want toen zal er ook nog wel veel scherpe munitie gelegen hebben. Keep up the good works, Wim Keller.

6 October 2005
Andries Hoekstra
Netherlands
Beste Wim, Grappig om te lezen. Zo verging het mijn ouders namelijk ook. Destijds woonachtig in Friesland en net getrouwd, togen ze op vakantie naar de omgeving van Arnhem. Ook mijn vader vond daar een 25 ponder huls die al jaren in mijn bezit is. Ze waren zo onder de indruk van de omgeving dat ze er later naar toe verhuist zijn (Oosterbeek). De 25 ponder hulsen zijn afkomstig van de kannonen van de Canadezen die Arnhem uiteindelijk hebben bevrijd. Maar toch leuk om te hebben.

10 October 2005
Markus
Germany
Thank you for these very interesting website about the way to a free germany.

12 October 2005
John Angren
Sweden
O MY GOD! This site is one of the best sites of Market Garden i ever seen! Keep up the good work and i look forward to a long time reading in this site!

13 October 2005
R. Roosjen
Netherlands
This is one of the best sites about Marktet Garden, and a thank you for the men who has fight for oure freedom.thank you.

20 October 2005
Scott R. Willems
Canada
Wonderful site and memorial. My grandfather Otto Willems was a member of the Dutch Princess Irene Brigade and entered his homeland with XXX Corps and the Market forces. His stories of the Market Garden operation and his 5 years in service during the war have are vivd in my memory. Thank you for this site. Scott Willems

23 October 2005
Sascha
Germany
The allied soldiers was real heroes i`m proud of them.

23 October 2005
Charles Mulvihill
United Kingdom
An excellent site which has been developed with care and concideration for those who gave thier lives.I have tried for many years to trace anyone who new my dad, he was in the RE at Oosterbeck. His name was CHARLIE MULVIHILL from Liverpool. If anyone new him or could pass on any information please contact me.

27 October 2005
H.J.Vrielink
Netherlands
I have never in the field of human conflict seen a leader on a webpage which was so PATHETIC! Now lads, your effort and website itself are commendable, and your intentions are good, but please please get RID! of that intro which makes the battle of Arnhem look like a stupic computergame, with your gunsounds and hollow rhetoric.. Now if you would change the sound into the Hymn \"Jerusalem\" then you truly would capture what it was those boys did for us!! I personally am involved in a few war films, of which two are shot at present and I would strongly advise and urge you to change the sound of your intro! not only out of respect for the guys who fought for our freedom, but also because it makes the rest of your site a hell of a lot more credible and professional. Best wishes.H.J.Vrielink

16 December 2005
Hans
Netherlands
Eindelijk gerechtigheid, dit had al jaren eerder moeten gebeuren.Sosabowski en zijn mannen had deze eer na hun heroische strijd al in 1945 moeten hebben. Nu komt het spreekwoord eindelijk uit: "wat in het vat zit, verzuurt niet".

17 December 2005
David Alexander
United Kingdom
hi - I'm a Scot - from Fife, where the Poles were based. The paras left from Markinch and other Fife villages. My auntie's boy friend was killed in Arnhem. But she finallly married another Pole. Sadly both Joe and Mary died a few years ago - Joe, without ever knowning what happened to his mother, father, and 7 brothers and sisters. We have several memorials to the Poles and there are a number of vets still here, with many children and grandchildren. Your site is magnificent, a wonderful memorial. Radio Scotland has recently done a major series of programmes on the Poles in Scotland. Worth listening to.

31 October 2005
Richard Gougeon
Canada
Thank you for this wonderful site... May it help all future generations to better understand and remimber all the sacrifices those man endured during this battle and most important all the man who gave their lives for their country ! God bless them all ...

3 November 2005
Bryan Markham
Australia
Well done on a fantastic site! MAY THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN NOW REST IN PEACE LEST WE FORGET.

7 November 2005
Ron Talmage
United States
What a website. Its beautiful and informative. I found it while researching my Uncle Douglas Altman, Co.F 505th P.I.R. He jumped near Nijmegen on the Sept.17th and was killed by machine gun fire near Horst on Oct.5. His picture is on the Roll of Honor. Would like to correspond with anyone researching this area and subject. Thanks to the great folks that help maintain this site and preserve the memories of those brave young men who laid it all down. Thank you.

9 November 2005
Mark Hollingsworth
United Kingdom
What an amazing web site, I'd like to thank all the people that have put in the time and effort to record the events for this campaign for all to remember.
I have recently visited the museum in Osterbeek and have to say as an Ex Airborne soldier myself & having had family serve in the Market Garden campaign I found the whole experience very moving, I don't think anyone from the current generation will ever realise what people gave in defense of their countries all those years ago, I for one am proud and honoured to remember them all.

14 November 2005
Peter Van De Brook
United States
A fitting tribute to those who fell for a noble cause.An excellent website...

17 November 2005
Pat Carrothers Weber
Canada
I think the operation Marketgarden site is amazing. My father Stan (Dick) Carrothers served in Europe during WWII as a halftrack driver for the Canadian third division as a halftrack driver running supplies to the front. He spent the winter of 1944 at or near Nijmegan and had a friend named Joop Lammerinks that he wished to make contact with again. Thanks to someone at this amazing site, we had contact with Joop's family within 24 hours of my having signed the guestbook. Thank you from my father who is now 88, in poor health but very happy that you were able to work this miracle for him.

25 November 2005
Ted Harris
Canada
I have found out that Richard W. Vokey of the RCAF killed 24-9-44 was a cousin on my mother's side. i will try to get a picture for the website.

23 November 2005
Robert Ward
United Kingdom
My wifes father herbert buckley fought at arnhem he was in 3rd parachute regiment, sorry to say he died september 2003 he was a proud man loved the paras when he died me and my wife carol herberts daughter took some of his ashes and scattered them among the graves at oosterbeek airborne cemetary it was a sad moment we also scattered some over john frost bridge imust point out when we went to the 60th anniversary of the airborne landings at arnhem, nijmegen, ede the children the men and women of holland were fantastic such utter respect for what happened to the brave men of that summer of 1944 and the respect they showed all the veterans from all parts of the world thanks once again ,and bye the way its a great site full of all intresting subject yours thankfully carol ,robert ward . lest we forget

28 November 2005
Catherine Meredith
United Kingdom
My father John Lane (Jack)left England for Arnham twice. On his first departure, 5 minutes after the glider took off there was a lurch as the tow rope first became wound round a treee and then snapped, the glider came down, tore through a fence and bumped to a standstill in a root-field. This was 13 miles from Canterbury. Despite all his efforts the commanding officer was unable to get another seviceable glider, the only one left was one without seats. The lads had to fit it out in order to go with the 2nd lift the next day. Following the battle, troops began to withdraw but unfortunately for Jack's platoon there was no way out and they were left with no choice but to surrender and he became a prisoner of war.

When once asked if the film A Bridge too Far was realistic, he replied, "well I never heard that music". Jack's dear friend Bob Holden was killed during the battle and Jack chose never to return to Arnhem, saying he had left his best friend there and would have to do so again if he returned. Jack lived a happy and contented life, saying if he had a choice and could live his life again - he would not leave out the war years as he felt they had given him great compassion for his fellowmen. Jack died in 2002, a much loved father, grandfather and greatgrandfather.

20 December 2005
Joni Lang
Canada
My Father fought in WWII and was a member of the Canadian 4th Divison Regiment. He fought in Holland and in that time made friends with a Willems family. The members of the family were Quiel, Lucie, Mary, Bessie, Villy and P. Willems. The address or something that resembles an address is Blacisstraat 3 Bergon Op Zoom or it could be Glacisstraat. I have a photo of the family. Also another person he made friends with was a gentleman named Wilhelm Grothe apparently a Dutch Film Star. It was this family or Wilhelm who gave my Father a diamond stick pin in appreciation for the tea bags and bread that my Dad would give to these people. He made a diamond engagement ring for my Mother from the stick pin. I am just curious to know if there are any surviving members of the family and would like to make contact. I also have a photo of Wilhelm Grothe. If there is anyone out there with information pertaining to the family please contact me. My Father's name was Harvey Bell from Ontario, Canada.

29 November 2005
Arno Riedel
Netherlands
Andries, eerst en vooral complimenten met je site. Ik heb sinds 17 sept j.l. nogal wat wandelingen gemaakt in en om Arnhem en er werdt niet op mij geschoten en toch kreeg ik een beetje "het gevoel". Ik hoop dat wij Market Garden nooit vergeten. Vriendelijke Groet en ga door met dit fantastische werk, Arno Riedel

6 December 2005
Drew Davies
United States
This is a wonderful site. I am trying to find any information on Lance Corporal Bernard B. Smith, RASC, 1st Airborne Div. He was my father's step brother, and died on September 22nd, 1944. We will be coming over to visit his grave next year (2006), so I am trying to help my Dad obtain information about Bernard's military life. Thank you.

9 December 2005
Andries Hoekstra
Netherlands
Today will be announced that the decission has been made on the decoration of General Sosabowski and the Polish Parachute Brigade.For the result see the forum headlines on this website.

9 December 2005
Marcel Wijnstok
Netherlands
Beter laat dan nooit, zullen we maar zeggen.Eindelijk krijgen de Polen de waardering waar ze zolang op moeten hebben wachten.Hulde aan generaal Sosabowski en zijn mannen.

11 December 2005
Mike Gerving
United States
I just want to say how greatful I am the the brave men who was a part of this operation. I know it wasn't the success as everyone wanted to be , but it was a importaint part of thr liberation of all the people in Europe. The men that lost there lives in these operation are all Hero's and should be looked in any other way. I have a turmindous amount of respect and gradtitute for all of the Men & Women and try to say Thank You to them as often as I can. Being a Viet-Nam Vet I know some what how it feels like we the operation don't always go as we exspect and espsecially the out come of the war.

25 December 2005
Stephen Nellis
Cyprus
Excellent website, Been to Arnhem/Oosterbeek many times. Last year for the 60th. Kind people and good friends.

28 December 2005
Brian Dentino
United States
Great-nephew of S/Sgt. Raymond Dentino Co.B - 325th GIR - 82nd AB Division . KIA Operation Market-Garden 9/29/1944 at Keikberg Wood. May God grant peace to all those who fought for it!

31 December 2005
Joan (John) Vila
Andorra
I visit the "Roll Of Honour" and i can't stopped to cry, the young faces seems call me at their side. I'm 44 years old, and always think i'm from past time.My good how many young lifes lost!! May be some of them must be a great politician or cientific.poor mothers without its children.Nobody wins in the war.Great job whit this web!!!Thankyou very much for preserve his memory.Sorry about my poor English.