The Soldier Returns is the title of this 2019 painting by David Whittaker. It depicts his father-in-law Russell Kaye, visiting Juno Beach in 2019, 75 years after landing there on D-Day.
Many Canadian veterans and their families during visits to Europe have returned to the Netherlands, time and again. It was Canadian soldiers largely responsible for the liberation of the country in that war, and the Dutch have never forgotten. David Wake accompanied his father Evan Wake, who had been part of the liberation, and filmed the journey.
Emily Otterman accompanied her veteran father in 2015 to the Netherlands, and out of that found inspiration in art. We'll look at one of her works tomorrow.
it is a good painting
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DeleteMay Dutch people live here and you hear much about Canadians and Holland during the war.
ReplyDeleteMy parents' families both came out of that legacy.
DeleteSo many memories for these veterans.
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DeleteNice overview. The Canadian veterans and their descendants will always be welcome here.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great friendship.
DeleteThat is a wonderful painting ...
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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DeleteThis is a fantastic painting, William. A very profound and powerful post.
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DeleteA marvelous exhibit, very touching!
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Deletewow I'm sure that was a very moving experience for him to revisit that spot.
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