Ed and Anita,
Thank you so much for what you do. I wish more people in the US knew that this sort of thing went on (I didn't know about it until I joined this forum). If people did know more about it, I'm sure it would bring comfort to the families of the men who fell. Hopefully, they do know what you and so many other people over there because it shows the deep respect you have for those young men and what they did. As a service man myself, I am thankful for people like you who look after those who have worn the uniform before me. It is deeply appreciated.
Todd
Hello Todd
Thank you for the compliment, we like to do this for these soldiers. WWII is long ago but that doesn't matter. You must know that all the graves on American Cemetery and Memorial in Margraten (Netherlands) are adopted.
You can read it on http://www.adoptiegraven-margraten.nl/englisch/index1.htm
1. All graves adopted
The foundation is particularly pleased that all 8301 graves have been adopted. Herewith the adoption register is completely updated. We consider it not to be a secret that volunteers of our foundation have worked thousands of hours in order to achieve this. Yet the result speaks for it self and therefore we are very proud. The news that all graves have been adopted does not indicate that graves will no longer become ‘vacant’ for adoption. Nothing is less true. The reality shows us that with e.g. the death of an adoptive father, emigration etc. graves, less frequently, will become ‘vacant’ again. Signing up for the adoption of graves is still possible. When no graves are available when you sign up, your name will be put on a waiting list. Signing up is possible by following the procedure described in the next article.
So we adopted 2 soldiers (names) on the Walls of Missing in Margraten.
Regards Ed and Anita