June 10, 2023… We had quite a reaction to The Faces of Groesbeek Exhibition series of postings.  Pieter suggested doing a special posting of the feedback as it’s with the help of the families that provide photos of the soldiers, and the many volunteers, that a project like the one in Groesbeek is possible.

Kent Caldwell, who provided photos of Hiram Albion LORD and Frank LIBBY:

“…This is a wonderful tribute that is being done for these men. Kudos to you and Daria and also the good people at Groesbeek….”

Carrie Hogan, Branch Manager of the Royal Canadian Legion Hants County Branch No 9 in Windsor, Nova Scotia, who provided a photo of Marven Glenroy HARVEY:

“…What a great program you are a part of.  You are truly wonderful people!…”

Autumn Watson, whose family provided a photo of George TAYLOR:

“… Mom was so happy to see that George is not forgotten. What an honour and powerful impact to see faces upon the Graves. You and so many others have dedicated so much time. We are forever grateful for the respect and love you all share. All our best to you and your family…”

Brian Power, whose family provided a photo of Wilfred ‘Willy’ Joseph POWER:

“… Now that is one very well researched and documented itinerary of our uncle’s years in the war. Information we never knew about. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for all your efforts and sending this to us. It’s been well received by all of Wilfred’s many nephews and nieces…”

Judy Sexton, whose family provided a photo of Louis Allan SEXTON:

“… Thank you so much for this. I was visiting my 94-year-old mother this afternoon and we were very happy to read this together and have her share her memories- Louis was Daddy’s brother and Mom knew him. God bless…”

Jacqueline Inder-McGinnis, who provided a photo of Benjamin WITHERALL:

“…Thank you very much Daria.  My mother will be so pleased. As well as the rest of Benjamin’s extended family….”

Wilmot Tompkins, who provided a photo of Elbridge Wellington MILLER:

“…Thank you so much for doing this for the soldiers in Groesbeek. It is very much appreciated by my family and I am sure by all the other families as well. Again thank you…”

Lauri Romaniuk, niece of Edmond COULOMBE:

“…Thank you so much for keeping me updated and for all of your research and information about Ed Coulombe! I will share this with my family…”

Anthony (Tony) Repa, nephew of Anthony PETTA:

“…Thank you very much for forwarding the photo of my uncle as it appears at Groesbeek along with the other information. All of the people who worked to produce this respectful presentation should be very proud…”

Thank you to everyone who took the time to send in a comment about The Faces Of Groesbeek Exhibition series for 2023, and gave permission for it to be included in this posting.  Kudos to all the many volunteers in The Netherlands who worked to make this Exhibition a success, and to the many families and researchers that participated by providing photos.

If you have a photo of a soldier buried at the Canadian War Cemetery in Groesbeek or one of the other cemeteries in The Netherlands, Pieter encourages you to email him at memorialtrail@gmail.com, comment on the blog, or tweet to @researchmemori1. 

© Daria Valkenburg

 …Postings about The Faces Of Groesbeek Exhibition at the Canadian War Cemetery in Groesbeek…

• Ralph Schurman BOULTER, George ‘Ivan’ MACKINNON, Bernard ‘Barney’ Reuben MCGUIGAN, John ‘Clifford’ ROGERS, Edison Alexander SMITH: https://onthewarmemorialtrail.com/2023/05/16/on-the-war-memorial-trail-the-faces-of-groesbeek-exhibition-part-1-the-soldiers-from-prince-edward-island/
• William ‘Willie’ Alfred CANNON, Joseph ‘Joe’ Edmund HENNEBERY, Alfred Louis PITAWANAKWAT (PITWANAKWAT), George Preston SMITH, Eli SNAKE, Clarence Wilfred WAKEGIJIG, William WEATHERBIE: https://onthewarmemorialtrail.com/2021/05/05/commemorating-liberation-day-at-the-canadian-war-cemetery-in-groesbeek/
• Thomas Beresford BIG CANOE: https://onthewarmemorialtrail.com/2021/05/10/the-photo-tribute-at-the-canadian-war-cemetery-in-groesbeek/
• Tom CHASKE, Maxwell Warren KING, John ‘Jack’ Richard MARACLE, George TAYLOR: https://onthewarmemorialtrail.com/2023/05/18/on-the-war-memorial-trail-the-faces-of-groesbeek-exhibition-part-2-indigenous-soldiers/
• Gerald Burnell COOLEN, Percy Clayton CROMWELL, Harry William DOUCETTE, Arnold Freeman HUPMAN, Robert Alan NICKERSON, Burgess Allison PORTER, Stanley SPRAY, Benjamin James WITHERALL: https://onthewarmemorialtrail.com/2023/05/20/on-the-war-memorial-trail-the-faces-of-groesbeek-exhibition-part-3-atlantic-canada-remembers-soldiers-from-nova-scotia/
• Gilles LANTEIGNE, Francis ‘Frank’ Lewis LIBBY, Hiram Albion LORD, Elbridge Wellington MILLER, Alphonse ROBERT, William Francis STEWART: https://onthewarmemorialtrail.com/2023/05/22/on-the-war-memorial-trail-the-faces-of-groesbeek-exhibition-part-4-atlantic-canada-remembers-soldiers-from-new-brunswick/
• Clifford BATEMAN, John Joseph BOHON, Charles ‘Marshall’ CARSON, Marven Glenroy HARVEY, Kitchener ‘Kitty’ LANGILLE, Marvin William MCGREGOR, Wilfred ‘Willy’ Joseph POWER, Louis Allan SEXTON: https://onthewarmemorialtrail.com/2023/05/25/on-the-war-memorial-trail-the-faces-of-groesbeek-exhibition-part-5-soldiers-who-lost-their-lives-in-bienen/
• Edmond COULOMBE, JOHN DELIPPER, James Edward DUFFY, Cecil Edward GOODREAU, Frank Edward MCGOVERN, Anthony PETTA: https://onthewarmemorialtrail.com/2023/05/27/on-the-war-memorial-trail-the-faces-of-groesbeek-exhibition-part-6-a-few-more-soldiers/

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