Yesterday, May 2nd 2023, the Pipes and Drums of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police visited Bienen - in March 1945 more than 70 Canadians of 9. Canadian Infantry Brigade were killed here and in the immediate vicinity. Local citizens and representatives of German and Dutch towns in the area joined the Canadians to commemorate those who died at Bienen dead: Canadians, Dutch forced labourers - and also the Germans killed here. The ceremony was originally planned for 2020 but postponed because of Covid. Canadian Military Attaché placing a wreath at the commemorative plaque for the North Nova Scotia Highlanders. The Band in front of Bienen church. The next generation learning about the cost of war - Bienen children placing flowers. A generous gesture: Canadians on the German military cemetery at Bienen. 90 Germans were killed in the vicinity of Bienen.
