The below, unsolicited, from Mr C van Waesberge...
Thought I'd share it...
I shall never forget the day of 8 may 1945. I was a boy of 10 years old and live in Rotterdam.
At first I thank all the British, the American and Canadian soldiers, who lost their lives for us.
I pray this day that God gives peace to all the families, the fathers and mothers. also they brought a great offering.
After 5 years of a terrible war we were at the end of our lives. There was no food and many people died.
Therefore we thank also the boys who brought us food.
We the peolpe now of 70 and 80 years old, we can only say deep out of our hearts and also still after 60 years
to all of you women and men for all you did for us.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you and God blessed You all.
We shall never forget you all till the end of our days.
We thank you!