Mr. mayor, liberators, friends and family of our liberators, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the Netherlands, welcome to Friesland. We are very honoured that you are with us on this very special occasion.

Jim Parks was among the first Canadian soldiers to arrive on Juno Beach 71 years ago Saturday.

Last week we received some proud pictures from Gordie en Edith Bannerman together with a beautiful flag.