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Children speaking at the commemoration

ADOPTION CLASS

Eerde has one primary school with about 100 children, divided into 8 groups. The children aged 11 and 12 are in the highest group. This class adopts the Geronimo monument in Eerde.
Adoption means that the pupils attend the commemorations on September 17 and May 4 every year, read stories and share their thoughts about war, liberation, freedom, and so on. The children assist with the wreath laying and also lay a flower arrangement on behalf of their class.
Many veterans have visited the class in recent years. This personal contact always makes a big impression on the children.
In June, just before the summer holidays, group 8 hands over the adoption task to group 7. Prior to this transfer, the Airborne Committee organizes an educational activity, for example with history lessons in the windmill or an excursion to the battle fields with WW II army vehicles.

2022-2023
Adoption class 2024-2025

Children from the new adoption class pose with members of Warwheels 40-45 whose cooperation made the adoption transfer an unforgettable day.

2022-2023
Adoption class 2023-2024

With General Brett G. Sylvia, commander of the 101st Airborne Division (AASLT)
Photo: Bas Ulehake

2022-2023
Adoption class 2022-2023

After the national commemoration on May 4th, 2023, with representatives of the US Embassy
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

2022-2023
Adoption class 2021-2022

At the commemoration on September 17th, 2021
Source: MooiSchijndel.nl

Adoption class 2020-2021

At the commemoration on  September 17th,  2020
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2019-2020

After receiving a booklet about the life of Gilbert Astin.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2018-2019

With guests Edwin Hunt, George Avery, Al Mampre, Jack Myers, Fred Glover, Willem Witvliet.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2017-2018

With Vincent Speranza.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2016-2017

With Vincent Speranza.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2015-2016

With Vincent Speranza and Ray Nagell.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2014-2015

With relatives of Gilbert Astin.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2013-2014

With Ray Nagell and his wife Helen.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2012-2013

At the museum Wings of Liberation.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2011-2012

With John Primerano and Ray Nagell.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2010-2011

With John Primerano.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2009-2010

With John Primerano and Bobby Hunter.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2008-2009

With Ray Nagell.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2007-2008

With Ray Nagell and John Primerano.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2006-2007

With Bobby Hunter and Bert Collier.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2005-2006

With Ray Nagell.
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

Adoption class 2004-2005

After the commemoration on September 17th, 2004 (6oth anniversary).
Photo: Airborne Committee Eerde

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