Canadian veterans parade to celebrate the liberation of Holland
Canadian World War Two (WWII) veterans take part in a parade in Wageningen, Netherlands. This year, which marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland, the number of Canadian vets making the trip is between 115 to 130, according to Ottawa’s estimates. For many, now in their 90s, this may be their final visit.
Young Dutch children wave Canadian flags as they reach out to touch the hand of a Second World Wat veteran as he takes part in a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland in Wageningen, Netherlands.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
Dutch children reach out to touch the hand of Canadian Second World War navy veteran Bert Reynolds, 88, of Penetanguishene, Ont., as he takes part in a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland in Wageningen, Netherlands.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
Canadian World War Two (WWII) veteran Father Robert Greene, 93, of Calgary, Alberta, hands out a Canadian flag before the start of a parade marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland in Wageningen, Netherlands.Chris Wattie/Reuters
Canadian World War Two (WWII) veteran Roy Nightingale, 92, of New Liskeard, Ontario, holds tulips while riding in a vintage jeep during a parade marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland in Wageningen, Netherlands.Chris Wattie/Reuters
Canadian Second World War veteran Frank Graham, 92, of Midland, Ont., takes part in a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland in Wageningen, Netherlands.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
Veterans from World War II takes part in a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland in Wageningen, Netherlands.KOEN VAN WEEL/AFP / Getty Images
A veteran waves to the crowds as he takes part in a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland in Wageningen, Netherlands.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
Young Dutch children hold Canadian flags as they wait for a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland in Wageningen, Netherlands.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
A Canadian Second World War veteran enjoys a beer as he takes part in a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland in Wageningen, Netherlands.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
Second World War veterans take part in a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of Holland in Wageningen, Netherlands.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press