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Post by peterh on May 4, 2007 17:30:31 GMT
I'm lighting candles in my window as I do every May 4th. On this evening in 1945 Field Marshall Montgomery accepted the surrender of the German forces, which had been occupying Denmark since 1940. I'll show you two pictures to illustrate the otherwise unimaginable joy people felt. The second photo is of Montgomery visiting Copenhagen. Today Denmark honor the people who lost their lives fighting for the freedom we take for granted today. Some were soldiers in foreign armies, some did sabotage in Denmark but they had one thing in common - they risked everything for a greater cause, even if it meant losing their own life. I'll end by posting two photos of tombstones and I hope you'll join me in honoring all the heroes from WW2 - in deep pride and sorrow. Let's never forget what was lost and let's assure it won't happen again. Text: Erik briand Clausen F. 24.1.1901 shot by Germans 20.3.1945
Poul Kristiansen f. 20.1.1897 died in a German concentration camp 29.3.1945
Georg Brockhoff Qvistgaard F. 19.2.1915 shot by Germans 20.5.1944
Holger Sønderup f.4.3.1901 died in a German concentration camp 27.1.1945
They gave their life fighting for Denmark's freedom
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Post by Elliot Kane on May 4, 2007 17:35:13 GMT
To those who fought and died in the name of freedom: you will not be forgotten.
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Post by Ubereil on May 4, 2007 20:13:50 GMT
To those who fought and died in the name of freedom: you will not be forgotten. Who? It's on moments like these I remember that Sweden kept their freedom by licking Hitler's boots... Übereil
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Post by Galadriel on May 4, 2007 20:34:36 GMT
It's an honor for me to be born on a day like the 4th of may. As some of you may know, I have special bounds with wargraves, especially those from WW1. But both wars need to be remebered every year. That there will never be war again!!
@ Ubs You don't need to carry the shame of your country, but you can contribute by being the best guy you can be and pass the message to others.
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Post by ss on May 8, 2007 5:19:37 GMT
May their sacrifices never be forgotten...
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