Netherlands American Cemetery

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  • čas přidán 22. 12. 2020
  • the Netherlands American Cemetery is the only American military cemetery located in the Netherlands.
    It commemorates the ultimate sacrifice made by thousands of American service members in the liberation of the Netherlands and the surrounding area during the war.
    Over 8,000 service members are buried in these hallowed grounds, and the names of 1,722 Missing in Action are inscribed on the Walls of the Missing.
    Together, We Remember their sacrifice.
    #ReDiscoverABMC
    The American Battle Monuments Commission honors America's fallen service members and their stories at 26 overseas cemeteries and 31 monuments.
    www.abmc.gov
    #WeRemember #WWII #USmilitary #service
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Komentáře • 21

  • @jimcollins2466
    @jimcollins2466 Před rokem +22

    I am an American who has an uncle buried in France. I thank the Dutch people for honoring our sacred dead!

  • @DenUitvreter
    @DenUitvreter Před 3 lety +39

    All graves are adopted, and there's a waiting list for those who want to adopt one which is hard to get on because it's full. Luckily there aren't enough graves for all the interested locals.

  • @burtonlee22
    @burtonlee22 Před 2 lety +30

    Thank you for taking care of our boys. I love the Netherlands. I’m part-Dutch, early settlers of New Amsterdam in the US

  • @s0012823
    @s0012823 Před 5 měsíci +6

    I am Dutch, when I visit Maastricht I always visit this site. Keep it up, it is really important!

  • @MustadMarine
    @MustadMarine Před rokem +10

    ABMC does a fantastic job maintaining these beautiful memorials and monuments. They are all first class in every way.
    I visited the American cemetery in Luxembourg today. The place drips with honor.

  • @JakeSwihart10
    @JakeSwihart10 Před 3 lety +34

    As a 5th Generation Dutch-American, this makes me extremely proud

  • @georgemehalko1918
    @georgemehalko1918 Před 6 měsíci +3

    My dad was stationed at AFCENT which is in Brunssum the Netherlands from 1972 to 1976 and again from 1979 to 1983. I had the honor of visiting this immaculately maintained Cemetery. It was a sobering moment every time I was there. Even as a 4th grader to realize that less than 30 years ago (at the time) hundreds of thousands of troops were dying on some of the land you were visiting as a tourist. The treatment of the Dutch people to Americans was an awesome experience while I lived in Europe. I am still in contact with some of them over 40 years later.

  • @philruggieri1468
    @philruggieri1468 Před 3 lety +19

    This site of everlasting peace and appreciation helps to remind all of the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to the people of the Netherlands and of the other host countries for taking such good care of heroes resting place.

  • @brianrichards6237
    @brianrichards6237 Před rokem +9

    May they forever Rest In Peace. May they forever be showered in gratitude.

  • @Richardtv1968
    @Richardtv1968 Před rokem +9

    Some adopt?? All graves are adopted by dutch families! There is even a waitinglist to adopt a grave …… we will never forget

  • @janhenkes1896
    @janhenkes1896 Před 2 lety +14

    All graves are adopted here at Margraten,as well as All the names on the Walls of the Missing including my two boys.

    • @dalelanger3355
      @dalelanger3355 Před rokem +3

      Is there any way of contacting those who have adopted a specific grave?

  • @bullhead900
    @bullhead900 Před 11 měsíci +4

    I've been there, it is beautiful and very moving.

  • @MarcoNieuwenburg-qx8og
    @MarcoNieuwenburg-qx8og Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for everyting.

  • @freddyfrieza6742
    @freddyfrieza6742 Před 2 lety +10

    Sorry for correcting, all graves were adopted by 1946.

  • @earthtrotterjones7835
    @earthtrotterjones7835 Před měsícem +1

    My grandpa on my dads side died April 13, 1945 near eastern Gummersbach Germany. I’ve been digging these past few days finally saw this video. I always wanted to visit where he was. Below is his grave site. Is there a way to get a photo of it somehow? Cried watching this beautifully taken care of place thanks to all who have helped over the last many decades.
    Raymond W. Jones
    PotB Row 10 Grave 27
    World War II
    Service # 37608656
    Rank Private, US Army
    Unit 310 infantry division 78
    Date of Death April 13, 1945

  • @adamtimmons449
    @adamtimmons449 Před 14 dny

    Thank You Netherlands 🇳🇱

  • @dalelanger3355
    @dalelanger3355 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Is there any way to get contact information for whoever adopted my uncle’s grave so I can thank them?

  • @georgevisalom4581
    @georgevisalom4581 Před rokem

    ⚫🔴🟢