Margraten Visit

May 29, 2025

Thursday was a very special day. I traveled on the train from Amsterdam to Maastricht to visit the grave of my Uncle. I am the second person in the family to visit since he was interred in 1944.

The best thing was the history of the cemetery, coupled with traditions. I was also fortunate enough to meet the couple who adopted his grave. They live in Maastricht and were kind enough to rearrange their plans to meet !

Here’s some photos from my visit!

Removing the freshly placed flowers first for the name enhancement.

Joy is placing dirt/ sand ( originally from the beach on Normandy, France) on the name.

Kneeling at Charles grave was overwhelming for me.

Entering the front office for the walk to reception room.

Joy is accepting the book my second cousin made with family members who were in Charles life.

At the crossroads in front of the cemetery.

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Scott AndersonWhat a special experience this must have been for you, Karen. We've biked past so many cemeteries like this now - all of them mesmerizing scenes, stupefying expanses of glistening white crosses on a field of green. No one in either of our families served overseas though so we don't have a known personal connection. I can only imagine what emotions that must invoke.
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Lyle McLeodVery touching. Thank you for sharing.
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