World War II Crash Site Memorial Service in Opijnen, May 4, 2007
 | Mayor of Opijnen Loes de Zeeuw lead the procession to the church cemetary where the people of Opijnen continue to maintain the graves of eight American soldiers who perished during World War II. (click here for larger picture) |
 | Consul General Marjorie Ames and Opijnen Mayor Loes de Zeeuw participate in a flag ceremony honoring the fallen airmen. (click here for larger picture) |
 | Consul General Marjorie Ames lays a wreath to remember the sacrifice made by the crew of the Flying Fortress aircraft. (click here for larger picture) |
 | Governor John Hoeven of North Dakota contributed a proclamation recognizing the city of Opijnen for honoring the memory of the fallen soldiers, including a North Dakota native. (click here for larger picture) |
 | Monument to the B-17 Flying Fortress that was downed at Opijnen on July 30, 1943. (click here for larger picture) |
 | Family members of one of the victims traveled from the United States to attend this year's commemoration in Opijnen. They are joined by the former and current mayors of Opijnen and an eyewitness to the tragedy. At right is the granddaughter of Hendrick de Koch, who dedicated himself to maintaining the graves. She promised her grandfather she would continue to uphold the tradition. (click here for larger picture) |
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