Soldiers honoured in new book. Author talk set for public library

4 international locations, 6 weeks, 7,000 km – an unforgettable conflict memorial journey in Europe

‘No Soldier Buried Abroad Ought to Ever Be Forgotten’ is a brand new non-fiction guide by Prince Edward Island writer Daria Valkenburg

North Tryon, Prince Edward Island. In 2015, retired diplomat Pieter Valkenburg started researching 48 names on the Cenotaph exterior the Borden-Carleton Legion in. “Who have been these males?” he had questioned throughout Remembrance Day ceremonies.

As somebody born in the course of the Nazi occupation of The Netherlands, Pieter needed to indicate gratitude to Canadian troopers who had given their lives for the liberty of Western Europe. He determined to analysis these names on the Cenotaph, and enlisted the assistance of his spouse Daria, who documented his analysis on their weblog ‘On The Conflict Memorial Path Analysis Undertaking’ (see https://onthewarmemorialtrail.com/) and in Island newspapers.

In 2017 they visited cemeteries and memorials on a conflict memorial tour in 4 European international locations – France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany – to commemorate the names from that Cenotaph. They drove over 7,000 km throughout their 6 week journey.

“I stored a diary and recorded our experiences and impressions so that they wouldn’t be misplaced” mentioned Daria Valkenburg. “Our analysis challenge tells the tales of particular person troopers, however if you end up in Europe, significantly in northern France and Belgium, the affect of conflict hits you. I used to be overwhelmed! Conflict cemeteries and memorials have been all over the place we turned.”

Valkenburg discovered it an emotional journey. “It’s not simply troopers on each side of the wars which can be buried in cemeteries. Many civilians additionally misplaced their lives and there was a lot destruction.”

When requested what individuals will study from the guide, Valkenburg defined that “You’ll be engrossed by the tales of the troopers we honoured at every cemetery and memorial we visited. As effectively, highlights of the challenges and adventures we encountered are included.”

Researcher Pieter Valkenburg and author Daria Valkenburg make a dynamic group. Born in The Netherlands, Pieter Valkenburg served within the Dutch Air Power earlier than occurring to a profession within the Dutch International Service. He was posted to 10 completely different locations world wide throughout his diplomatic years. Canadian born Daria is a retired accountant, grownup schooling teacher, and author.

For extra data on the way to buy ‘No Soldier Buried Abroad Ought to Ever Be Forgotten’ see www.nosoldierforgotten.com. As well as, Valkenburg is offered for writer readings and talking engagements. She may be reached by e-mail at memorialtrail@gmail.com or a tweet to @researchmemori1.

Valkenburg will probably be at an Creator Meet and Greet on Might 19, on the North Bay Public Library at 7 pm within the Auditorium.