I think we have a pretty low opinion of ourselves as Americans thanks to the left-run media and school system. We also have the impression that everyone around the world hates us. I think that impression is dead wrong. At one time or another we have liberated a large portion of the planet from iron grip of megalomaniacal left-wing dictators. For example, Europe certainly hasn’t forgotten our boys dying to liberate them from the leftist fascists. (No, the Nazi’s were not right-wingers no matter how history is being re-written. I will post on this subject soon)
A great example is the remembrance Day/Liberation Day holidays that Holland celebrated last week. After 65 years the Dutch haven’t forgotten what we and the rest of the Allies did for them. The important day is remembrance Day where they remember their fallen countrymen and yes, Allied (mainly Canadian and American) soldiers who laid down their lives to free them. (John 15:13) Remberance day is the most important to them because they realize that without those they honor there would be no Liberation day. remembrance Day is so important that until the last couple of years it was celebrated every year while Liberation Day was only celebrated every five. (They have started celebrating both every year).
American Cemetery and monument at Margraten
Here is a link to an article a tourist posted on CNN’s website about it along with an excerpt. Too bad the “real” journalists can’t do a story on it. Don’t you think it would be better than another article on “evil Arizonans” or “It’s all Bush’s fault”? We get it already, OK!
“This year there were more than 40 stages, where 250 bands and artists performed celebrating freedom. Every major city in the country has its own way of celebration and festivities or activities.
One of the special celebrations was held in the American Cemetery in Margaten, a small town in south Limburg. In this cemetery there are more than 8,300 American soldiers buried who died in World War II. Most of these graves are adopted by the local citizens, remembering and honoring these fallen soldiers. It was a solemn ceremony attended by dignitaries and private persons. It started with the parade of AIS Colors carried by the ROTC students of the AFNORTH International High School, in Brunssum, the Netherlands. AIS is jointly operated by Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States.”
