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Courage and Patriotism

Courage and Patriotism

Mr. Pochailo reflects on the diversity of courage and patriotism

“Shot Down!!!” Part 8 of 8

“Shot Down!!!” Part 8 of 8

Mr. Pochailo describes his farewell to his Dutch 'family' with a sad twist

“Shot Down!!!” Part 7 of 8

“Shot Down!!!” Part 7 of 8

Mr. Pochailo gives his impressions of, and the general mood following, the Liberation of Holland

A Legion service for her

A Legion service for her

Mr. Beukema reflects on the importance of the Legion to him and his wife, as well as his pride in being Canadian.

Don’t forget them

Don’t forget them

Mr. Beukema offers some personal reflections on the importance of Remembrance Day.

The guys were well looked after

The guys were well looked after

Mr. Beukema describes aspects of Holland's liberation through his and his wife's eyes

But nobody knew

But nobody knew

Mr. Beukema talks about the death and survival of air crews shot down over Holland

What it means to be hungry

What it means to be hungry

Mr. Beukema describes surviving food shortages resulting from the occupation of Holland

Everything was cleaned out.

Everything was cleaned out.

Mr. Beukema offers some perspectives on the occupation of his home town by the Germans

“Shot Down!!!” Part 6 of 8

“Shot Down!!!” Part 6 of 8

Mr. Pochailo describes some effects of starvation on Holland’s children

“Shot Down!!!” Part 5 of 8

“Shot Down!!!” Part 5 of 8

Mr. Pochailo describes his escape to the mainland of Holland

“Shot Down!!!” Part 4 of 8

“Shot Down!!!” Part 4 of 8

Mr. Pochailo describes hideout drills and the commitment of the Dutch Underground to Allied escapees

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