tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post7946553694045581317..comments2024-03-28T08:39:11.667-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: {MEMORIAL DAY - FREEDOM HAS ITS PRICE}Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-1774709688532573202020-05-07T11:40:33.625-04:002020-05-07T11:40:33.625-04:00Thank you Mariette and Pieter. You know first hand...Thank you Mariette and Pieter. You know first hand the loss of freedom and the terror of living under a dictatorial government. You appreciate what we have here far more than most.J Roy Rowlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16408026387249206443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-12279597155664930312017-06-02T20:41:53.728-04:002017-06-02T20:41:53.728-04:00Dear Pieter and Mariette,
Thank you for posting ...Dear Pieter and Mariette, <br />Thank you for posting your story. I am passing this along to my daughter for her and my 16 year old grandson to read. My generation must make sure as many young people as possible know what sacrifices are made for our freedom. I love my country . Never shall we forget the ones who fought and died for our freedoms.. <br />Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285774814387516190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-9947165200107720372013-05-25T21:10:37.184-04:002013-05-25T21:10:37.184-04:00thank you for this, pieter, and of course, mariett...thank you for this, pieter, and of course, mariette. it brought tears to my eyes to feel what your family went through and the gratitude you feel for the allied troops.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-50582007162771225572012-05-28T11:07:05.142-04:002012-05-28T11:07:05.142-04:00Oh my goodness, what a heartfelt story, a perfect ...Oh my goodness, what a heartfelt story, a perfect one for this Memorial Day. I too appreciate the freedom in this country, and my heart will forever be thankful for I have found safety in this land. I have witnessed political conflict and violence in my native country, and will never take for granted our freedom here. <br /><br />Thank you to the brave American men and women fighting for the world's freedom and justice.<br /><br />DorisHold my hand: a social worker's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-89557316023047325042011-08-15T20:49:53.492-04:002011-08-15T20:49:53.492-04:00I have tears falling down my cheeks as I write thi...I have tears falling down my cheeks as I write this.<br /><br />Thank you Pieter for the most beautiful memorial day tribute I have ever read.<br /><br />As an American we are used to seeing all the negitive things about our country, thank you for sharing your positive thoughts.<br /><br />It is our honor and good fortune you choose to become citizens and a special treat to know you are a fellow Georgian! <br /><br />Hugs from your neighbor!lambs and ivy designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00675801557630530152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-31593855172286071942011-05-30T03:42:45.507-04:002011-05-30T03:42:45.507-04:008,301 young American soldiers... such a big price ...8,301 young American soldiers... such a big price for freedom.<br /><br />thank you for the posting....<br /><br /><br /><br />noraSeelenSachen ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/05755240132577010976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-38165848078073904932011-05-29T21:47:42.933-04:002011-05-29T21:47:42.933-04:00Thank you for this lovely post, Mariette. It is g...Thank you for this lovely post, Mariette. It is good for all of us to remember and appreciate the sacrifices made for our freedom. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-48838065839444090222011-05-29T19:52:20.358-04:002011-05-29T19:52:20.358-04:00MARIETTE!!!
Thank you for posting this.
I think it...MARIETTE!!!<br />Thank you for posting this.<br />I think it is important to learn lesson from the tragedy and young generation to keep it in mind.<br />I thank your husband to share this as well.<br /><br />My father who fought in the world warⅡdidn't talk about his experience to us. Probably too hard on him to describe.<br /><br />Wishing you spending a lovely weekend,<br /><br />Hugs, xoxo Orchidorchid0324https://www.blogger.com/profile/01230850040531307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-34434504793845121282011-05-29T17:44:44.385-04:002011-05-29T17:44:44.385-04:00Hello Pieter and Mariette,
what a thoughtful post....Hello Pieter and Mariette,<br />what a thoughtful post. The grief of lost family members is everywhere the same. <br />Wish you a blessed time.<br />Best greetings, JohannaJohanna Gehrleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04027107843903985667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-10602320411066898982011-05-29T17:30:30.065-04:002011-05-29T17:30:30.065-04:00Thank you Pieter for this post. I am always very t...Thank you Pieter for this post. I am always very touched about the history of that war, my father told me always about it. Hope we all may live and especially our children in future, in freedom. I imagine you are happy in such a beautiful and free country and yes we will remember the soldiers.<br /><br />Regards JannyRozen van papierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322474478773586988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-57992948509702611482011-05-29T17:22:29.202-04:002011-05-29T17:22:29.202-04:00Happy Memorial Day to you!!! I am the child of an...Happy Memorial Day to you!!! I am the child of an American soldier, and I grew up moving from base to base, and country to country. The experience of living in different US states, and other countries shaped the adult I became. I am very emotional when I think about the men and women who have served, and are serving, this country ... tears rolled down my face this morning as I saw the motorcycles of Rolling Thunder heading up the highway to The Pentagon. I was born an American ... and I love this country!Connie in Hartwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127877285792861166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-10001072485426230662011-05-29T17:20:49.591-04:002011-05-29T17:20:49.591-04:00Help us God to NEVER forget...
Beautiful post swe...Help us God to NEVER forget...<br /><br />Beautiful post sweet Mariette. Your heart is so lovely.<br /><br />Thank you for visiting me today and for your gracious spirit. You bless me.<br /><br />Love, RebeccaRebecca Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662129266792835433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-10167728688899260042011-05-29T15:23:04.102-04:002011-05-29T15:23:04.102-04:00Danjewel voor deze mooie post.Ik zal de Amerikanen...Danjewel voor deze mooie post.Ik zal de Amerikanene ook altijd dankbaar zijn dat ze Nederland en samen met de Engelsen, Fransen en Russen Europa bevrijd hebben, en denk ook vaak aan de jonge levens die hiervoor gegeven zij.Ja, je bent inderdaad rijk, als je vrij bent, dar had Pieter zijn vader groot gelijk in.Nu even een zakdoek halen want ik vond dit echt een toching post!!<br />Nog een mooie dag gewenst.<br />Liefs<br />BeaModern Country Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876033776851036157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-2435855086987804712011-05-29T15:06:23.110-04:002011-05-29T15:06:23.110-04:00Lieve Mariette & Pieter,
Wat een mooie post! ...Lieve Mariette & Pieter,<br /><br />Wat een mooie post! Ook ik ben, als 2e generatie, dankbaar voor de vrijheid die de geallieerden ons hebben gegeven.<br /><br />Wij bezoeken Margraten wanneer wij in Limburg zijn. Een naamgenoot van ons heeft daar zijn laatste rustplaats gevonden. Bovendien woonde mijn moeder in haar jonge jaren niet ver van het kerkhof vandaan. Een groot deel van mijn familie woont er nog steeds.<br /><br />Happy memorial day.<br /><br />Lieve groet, MadeliefMadeliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906326152435858221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-24540968716409687092011-05-29T14:01:44.471-04:002011-05-29T14:01:44.471-04:00Pieter and Mariette, Thank you so much for your be...Pieter and Mariette, Thank you so much for your beautiful tribute to our fallen heros. I so enjoyed hearing about your early life. I am so sorry for what you went through. My Uncle served in WWII under General Patton. My father joined but never left USA. Thankfully the war ended before his training was finished. We lost several extended family members. <br />You are so right about the youth of today. They do not seem to know the meaning of sacrifice. I do hope it is not thrust upon them but if it is I pray they will be able to stand.<br />I warms my heart to hear that you so love your adopted country. So often we only hear of the people who claim to hate our country but are doing anything possible to get here.<br />Thank you for your citizenship. Your presence makes us a better society.<br />Fondly, GingerSavannah Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696512605529986289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-56127359489112528122011-05-29T11:37:19.606-04:002011-05-29T11:37:19.606-04:00a photo to be come quiet and sad,we always must th...a photo to be come quiet and sad,we always must think on all that mothers and sons, dying in war. who are lost their loveones. We have vistited Normandie in France. Also a place to be impressed. have a nice day and we love the peace.<br />MiekeGebreidesjaals: Knitted Scarfs or Scarveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864694909445874711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-83493732490150324312011-05-29T11:29:45.985-04:002011-05-29T11:29:45.985-04:00en zo is dat....vrijheid is zo'n vanzelfspreke...en zo is dat....vrijheid is zo'n vanzelfsprekenheid voor ons, mensen van nu, maar we mogen niet vergeten hoe we daar toch aan gekomen zijn!<br /><br />Nosy& envious...hm hm....waar een kleine gemeente groot in kan zijn :((<br /><br />LiefsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15488341438003452766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-18302132616675867232011-05-29T09:09:42.993-04:002011-05-29T09:09:42.993-04:00Cara Mariette sono felice che te e tuo marito ami...Cara Mariette sono felice che te e tuo marito amiate il posto dove vivete.Penso anch'io sia bellissimo!Grazie degli auguri per il mio compleanno,baci,Rosettatheromanticrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042808289817453276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-71852744269833756582011-05-29T08:46:34.948-04:002011-05-29T08:46:34.948-04:00Thanks Pieter for this beautiful post. As a foreig...Thanks Pieter for this beautiful post. As a foreigner, I want to join you in this tribute to the American soldiers who gave their lives for the freedom in this country. I very much appreciate the freedom and peace here. I'm happy and proud to be an American citizen. I don't miss the violence in my native country. A cousin of mine was raped and murdered at age 24. My son's father was shot in the head 10 years ago, as he was walking outside of the school where he taught elementary grades. <br /><br />Blessings to you and Mariette. Glad to have you both as my friends!<br /><br />DorisHold my hand: a social worker's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-60104126650567433692011-05-29T08:06:24.984-04:002011-05-29T08:06:24.984-04:00Mooi geschreven inderdaad. Mijn moeder is wel eens...Mooi geschreven inderdaad. Mijn moeder is wel eens op Margraten geweest vroeger en ze vond het heel indrukwekkend. Moeder heeft de oorlog bewust meegemaakt, ze was geboren in 1925 in Groningen. Echte honger hebben zij ook niet gehad, er was altijd wel iets wat mijn Opi deed om aan eten te komen. Mijn ooms hebben samen met opi in het verzet gezeten, ooms zijn gevangen gezet en mijn ene oom is in de oorlog ontsnapt en overgezwommen naar Zwitserland.<br /><br />INDERDAAD iets om nooit meer te vergeten.Pink Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413930826003122305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-47981747332629138582011-05-29T07:56:11.957-04:002011-05-29T07:56:11.957-04:00Ja heel herkenbaar! Ook mijn vader vertelt nog vaa...Ja heel herkenbaar! Ook mijn vader vertelt nog vaak over hoe het in de oorlog was en hoe ze bevrijd zijn! en Margraten ligt niet ver van hier, dus daar zijn we ook al vaker geweest;iedere keer weer "very impressive"!<br />Nog n fijne avond voor jullie!<br />NicoleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15603110056327832896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-3548725056819878952011-05-29T07:21:52.470-04:002011-05-29T07:21:52.470-04:00Thank you so much for sharing this Pieter, a wonde...Thank you so much for sharing this Pieter, a wonderful reminder of how blessed and lucky we are to be in this country. Not being born here myself I appreciate all the things America has to offer. Remembering our soldiers is the true meaning of Memorial day:)<br /><br />Mariette, I did find and get rid of the virus. Norton and several other programs didn't find it...it hides and disguises itself as part of your operating system. I finally found it and cleaned it successfully with Malwarebytes (it was free!). I was completely panicked last night and couldn't rest until it was gone!<br /><br />Have a wonderful day Mariette and Pieter!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871388473674516955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-76874732156525357572011-05-29T07:13:47.027-04:002011-05-29T07:13:47.027-04:00Mooi bericht Pieter! Ik ging vroeger samen met mij...Mooi bericht Pieter! Ik ging vroeger samen met mijn ouders, broertjes en oma vaak naar Margraten. Oma woonde er niet ver vandaan. Aantal jaren geleden zijn we er samen met onze zonen gaan kijken. Nog altijd héél indrukwekkend! Fijne zondag, groeten van IngeAlzheimer: Stapje Terughttp://stapjeterug.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-24770339922628987022011-05-29T07:08:33.302-04:002011-05-29T07:08:33.302-04:00Thank you Pieter for sharing that with us. What ex...Thank you Pieter for sharing that with us. What experiences you have had.<br />Mariette thank you for your lovely comment on my page. I have not blogged often lately and I have not seen as many visitors to my page, but I like that you visited and left such a nice comment. I hope your friends/family have a lovely stay in Australia. Maybe one day you will come :)Lavender Cottagehttp://lavendercottagemaz.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-16086595102546337322011-05-29T07:07:37.033-04:002011-05-29T07:07:37.033-04:00Lieve Mariette en Pieter,
Wat een mooi geschreven...Lieve Mariette en Pieter,<br /><br />Wat een mooi geschreven post van Pieter. Deze post is voor ons voor een deel heel herkenbaar. Bij ons ook dezelfde 2 vragen. Ik herkende de eerste foto meteen. Uiteraard zijn wij met school ook naar Margraten geweest. Gelukkig hebben wij de oorlog zelf niet meegemaakt. En hopen dat ook niet te moeten meemaken.<br /><br />Mariette namens John en mij bedankt voor jou mooi geschreven reactie op mijn blog. Je schrijft het goed maar jij hebt dan ook meer levenservaring dan ons!<br /><br />Wij wensen jullie een fijne zondag,<br />John en Sandylimbonoortjehttp://limbonoortje.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com