In May 2025, the Netherlands will mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation, commemorating the end of the German occupation in 1945. This significant event marks the culmination of five long years of occupation, which began in May 1940, and the eventual liberation by Allied Forces.
Every year on 4 May, the Netherlands observes a Day of Remembrance, followed by a national celebration on 5 May, where the Dutch people express their deep gratitude to those who helped secure their freedom.
Since 2012, the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans has been proudly taking veterans in black taxis from London to Wageningen, where they pay their respects on 4 May to the fallen heroes who did not return, and the following day, join the Liberation Day celebrations in a grand military parade.
This year, as the Netherlands celebrates the 80th anniversary of their liberation, the commemorations will be bigger and more meaningful than ever before. To honour this special occasion, the Taxi Charity would like to offer WWII veterans who served in the Netherlands the opportunity to join a fully funded, five-day trip back to the country they helped liberate and the people who continue to cherish the sacrifices they made.
If you are a WWII veteran who served in the Netherlands and would like to be considered for a place on this extraordinary trip, please contact Dick Goodwin, Vice President of the Taxi Charity, by email at info@taxicharity.org or by calling 07941 772264.