Thank you for posting Rick Boons Reflection on the website. So well written.

On behalf of my father, Boyd Affleck and my sister Bev Tulev, I want to say that you all made the 70th anniversary of the Liberation the most special event we could imagine. From our spectacular arrival, to the wonderful hotel and tireless and warm organizing committee, to the amazing public especially the children, who lined up just to wave or thank the Liberators for their freedom, everything was beautiful. Our family has been doubly blessed by the wonderful De Vries family as well, who acted as the first host family to my father and mother 20 years ago, and three times since, becoming special friends in the bargain.

This wonderful experience made me realize that we in Canada do not do enough to make sure that succeeding generations know how hard-won the freedoms we enjoy really was. Holland and especially Friesland represented by all of you will be in a very special place in my heart forever. Please contact me if you are coming to Vancouver Canada, I would love to show you my little part of the world.

What a wonderful collage of memories to help us savour our very meaningful experience during the Befrijdings Festival. The kindness of the Dutch people was overwhelming. Our experience during this extraordinary 70th Anniversary of the Liberation helped reinforce the significance of honouring our past, giving thanks, and not taking our freedom for granted. We will share this page with family and friends in Canada, as it will remind us "nea ferjitte."
John McKibbon and Clare Herrema, Toronto, Ont

I would like to say what a wonderful experience it was to feel the Love and admiration from our Dutch family!
This was truely a journey of a lifetime! Thank you, seems so insufficient for what I experienced during the. 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Leeuwarden....Two Countries! One Spirit!...

Till We Meet Again!!! ❤️

This website provides documentation of how wonderful the 2015 Liberation Tour in Friesland was. Thank you to each and every one of you for your warm and genuine hospitality. Your combined effort made the veterans, their families, and friends feel like royalty. You are our friends forever. Two Countries, One Spirit.