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* Report: July 15th, 2023: The Belgians Parade to the London Cenotaph *

Memorial of Rebecq - Solemn Tribute
to the Airmen of R.A.F. fallen in Belgium during WW2
Wednesday May 17th, 2023

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Waiting the Representative of the King

Arrival of the Representative of His Majesty the King

The Representative of the King arrives with the escort. He was welcomed by Wilfred Burie, President, as well as Lt-Colonel Christian Jacquet, representing the Military Commander of Walloon Brabant, Mrs Patricia Venturelli, Mayor of Rebecq and Doctor Yves Louis, President of the "Groupe Mémoire"

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The President greets the King’s Representative on behalf of his association


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The speech of Mrs Venturelli, Mayor of Rebecq

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The intervention of President Wilfred Burie

read the text of Wilfred Burie's speech

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The speech of Minister of State André Flahaut



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Naming of the Heroes


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The tribute paid by Belgian Défence


Laying of wreaths
The Representing of the King lays the wreath of H.M. the King

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M. André Flahaut, Minister State and Honorary President of the House of Representatives lays his wreath

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Lieutenant-Colonel Christian Jacquet lays down his wreath on behalf of the Military Commander of the Province of Walloon Brabant while Colonel Jean-Didier Vandezande lays his wreath on behalf of the 1 Wing of Beauvechain of which he is the Commander.


Mrs Patricia Venturelli, Mayor of Rebecq lays her wreath while Mr Jos De Rycke lays his on behalf of the city of Westerlo

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Mrs Nadine Clarisse lays her wreath on behalf of the C.E.A.C.M. and Mrs Marie-Christine Chevalier-Vanderoost lays the wreath of the Petit-Enghien Patriotic Group

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The 2nd Merchant Marine Lieutenant Christopphe Thomaes lays his wreath on behalf of the family of the P/O Georges Livyns killed in action aboard his Spitfire on 1/06/1942 and Mr Philippe Dumont lays that of the FNC-Rebecq of which he is the President

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Laying of wreath on behalf of 550 Squadron North Killingholme

Cécile Dupureur and Dani Heuwelyckx, Alain Zegers, Roger Vrindt Benoît Crasset and Francis Plas each lay a wreath on behalf of 550 Squadron North Killingholme for each of its six crews that fell in Belgium during WW2

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Finally, Wilfred Burie lays the wreath of the association "The Belgians Remember Them.
With two pupils, he pronounced the Exhortation, which was followed by a minute of silence.
The poem "Kohima" ends this moving moment of recollection and remembrance.

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Nationam Anthems



The anthems of the United Kingdom, Canada, Europe and Belgium are played by the Royal Band of Guides led by Warrant Major Assistant Chief of Music Hans Demeurisse Commemoration"God save the King" - Watch the video directed by Eliane Keppens by clicking here
Commemoration"O Canada" - Watch the video directed by Eliane Keppens by clicking here
Commemoration"Ode to the Joy" - Watch the video directed by Eliane Keppens by clicking here
Commemoration"La Brabançonne" - Watch the video directed by Eliane Keppens by clicking here

Départ du Représentant du Roi

Après avoir salué le monument et l'assemblée, le Représentant du Roi quitte les lieux avec les honneurs


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