Veteran's Day in full swing

the hague - 'Today, thanks to Paul Moerman, Han Altewisher, thanks to Eddy Smissaert. Thanks to all veterans. 'With that, Prime Minister Mark Rutte opened this thirteenth edition of Veterans Day at a meeting in The Hague's Riding Room this morning. In the Ridderzaal, special attention was paid to the personal stories of some veterans heard by the many invitees, including Defense Minister Hennis Plasschaert, Prime Minister and King Willem Alexander. The 100-year-old Paul Moerman and 96-year-old Buchel from Steenbergen were invited for a short receipt at Mark Rutte.

At the same time, the Malieveld began the day where a large part of the 115,000 veterans who land our country began to meet for a day of national recognition and appreciation.

On many buildings in The Hague today, the Dutch flag flags like the trams as an extra tribute. The soldiers were received with a special aubad by the Fanfare Corps Arms Army.

For the many presenters on Malieveld's total military area, it is clear that this day is an unforgettable event.. 'It's really important that this day is there. It's up to you when you walk over Lange Voorhout and you get applause, 'says Hans de Groot of the Garde Princess Irene.

His companion on this day, Adrian van Stolk, can confirm that. As a son of an England veteran of the Princess Irene Brigade, he is a loyal visitor to Veteran's Day. 'I was born at the barracks in Hulst and my whole life is about the Dutch army. '

For Hans de Groot, born in 1939 for the Hague Kurhaus, it is also a day when he can see his city again. 'In the past there were 25 cinemas here. Now you will not see it anymore. We'll be in the infiltration soon and then I'll always see what's changed. '

The defile also runs along King Willem-Alexander on the Kneuterdijk. For the many presenters the highlight of the day. During the defile, 12 modern and historical devices give a tribute from the sky during a fly-fitting.

On the Malieveld, many military vehicles, including a helicopter and a lot of tanks, attracted much interest in youth. In many stands they could also meet the daily life of a soldier over the years. The day ends with a concert of the Royal Air Force together with Berget Lewis.

At the same time, the Malieveld began the day where a large part of the 115,000 veterans who land our country began to meet for a day of national recognition and appreciation.

On many buildings in The Hague today, the Dutch flag flags like the trams as an extra tribute. The soldiers were received with a special aubad by the Fanfare Corps Arms Army.

For the many presenters on Malieveld's total military area, it is clear that this day is an unforgettable event.. 'It's really important that this day is there. It's up to you when you walk over Lange Voorhout and you get applause, 'says Hans de Groot of the Garde Princess Irene.

His companion on this day, Adrian van Stolk, can confirm that. As a son of an England veteran of the Princess Irene Brigade, he is a loyal visitor to Veteran's Day. 'I was born at the barracks in Hulst and my whole life is about the Dutch army. '

For Hans de Groot, born in 1939 for the Hague Kurhaus, it is also a day when he can see his city again. 'In the past there were 25 cinemas here. Now you will not see it anymore. We'll be in the infiltration soon and then I'll always see what's changed. '

The defile also runs along King Willem-Alexander on the Kneuterdijk. For the many presenters the highlight of the day. During the defile, 12 modern and historical devices give a tribute from the sky during a fly-fitting.

On the Malieveld, many military vehicles, including a helicopter and a lot of tanks, attracted much interest in youth. In many stands they could also meet the daily life of a soldier over the years. The day ends with a concert of the Royal Air Force together with Berget Lewis.

Voor de veteranen, aanwezige militairen en vele geïnteresseerden is er veel te zien neergezet door Rekwisieten Commissie pic.twitter.com/BraeOEAkMf

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