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BCD contingent to Veendam, Holland led by Lt. Jilg, Sgts. H. Schindel, K. Cmolik, and J. Stecyk.
271 of 315 		Floor hockey was played during the reinstituted Regimental Sports Day. RMS H. Schindel is in goal.
272 of 315 		Families had games to play as part of the Regimental Sports Day.
273 of 315 		Outdoor events on the Regimental Sports Day included a fun game of softball.
274 of 315 		BCDs boarding a Hercules transport at Kelowna International Airport.
275 of 315 		Another 'hurry up and wait' moment.
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Dutch citizens decorate their communities to mark the anniversary of their liberation.
277 of 315 		Final moments before the start of a parade.
278 of 315 		BCDs lead the anniversary parade through Loppersum to mark Holland's liberation.
279 of 315 		Veendam's town.
280 of 315 		Col. Bernard J. Finestone and Cpl. Piercey laying a wreath on behalf of the Whizzbangs and the BCDs
281 of 315 		Private Ralph Piercey of the Royal Highland Regiment (the Black Watch of Canada).
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Cpl. Piercey places a poppy next to his uncle's grave at the Holten War Cemetary.
283 of 315 		Cpl. Piercey pays his respects to his uncle Pte. R. Piercey at the Holten Wra Cemetary.
284 of 315 		Some of the graves in the Holten War Cemetary.
285 of 315 		The cenotaph at the Holten War Cemetary.
286 of 315 		BCDs on 'Veendam Way.'
287 of 315 		'Freedom of the City' is given to the BCDs by the Town of Peachland, in the Central Okanagan.
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