Memorial service at The Groesbeek Canadian War CemeterY

Memorial service at The Groesbeek Canadian War CemeterY Every year on the third day of the Four Days Marches Nijmegen

A few years ago I thought let's visit the Four Days Marches Nijmegen and see if that is a nice event to take photographs of. The third day of the 4 day event seemed to me the most interesting day because it is commonly known as the toughest route. On that day I also found out that Soldiers from Canada and other countries have Memorial Services at The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery to honor the fallen Canadian Soldiers of WW2. Over a few years I made photo's of this impressive event. A selection of these photo's are in this presentation.

2011

Before and after the Ceremonies the soldiers take a rest from marching and have time to look around the cemetery.

At noon the ceremonies start with music by military bands and speeches followed by the laying of wreaths.

Part of the ceremony of the Canadian soldiers.

NIJMEGEN / GROESBEEK - Beeld van de derde wandeldag van De 4 Daagse van Nijmegen. FOTO ARIE MASTENBROEK

A French delegation of Soldiers also pay their respects.

2012

Rain or no rain, the ceremony goes on. A Dutch delegation march up for their part.

GROESBEEK - Tijdens de Vierdaagse, wanneer de route op de derde dag langs de Canadese begraafplaats voert, herdenken de militaire deelnemers van de Vierdaagse hun collega's uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog tijdens een indrukwekkende, ceremoniële bijeenkomst. FOTO ARIE MASTENBROEK

Canadian soldiers are marching up the Cemetery to take part in the ceremonies.

GROESBEEK - Tijdens de Vierdaagse, wanneer de route op de derde dag langs de Canadese begraafplaats voert, herdenken de militaire deelnemers van de Vierdaagse hun collega's uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog tijdens een indrukwekkende, ceremoniële bijeenkomst. FOTO ARIE MASTENBROEK