PHOTOS
Wereth, Belgium Memorial and
Ceremony
Photos and captions submitted
by
Fred Hinson
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| Belgium World War II veterans (with flags) from the
area, a couple of local officials, and our little party. (I am far
right) |
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| Reception in Wereth after the ceremony where vets
exchanged stories in French, German and English. Left to right in
foreground: Official from a business in Berlin - translated German; my
brother-in-law; me; my father - Fred, Sr.; my sister (the diplomat)
translated French; and the Burgemeister of Wereth (Mayor) spoke German. |
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| The memorial to the 11 Black GIs. To the people who
experienced the war, these memorials are very emotional. They take these
observances more seriously than we tend to do here. |
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