Americans Connect with Dutch Adopting WWII Soldiers’ Graves

June West Brandt, 93, was thrilled to connect with Dutch couple Lisa and Guido Meijers, who honor her brother, Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. William Durham “W.D.” West Jr., at a Netherlands cemetery. This connection is part of the Forever Promise Project, which aims to link U.S. families with Dutch adopters caring for graves of American soldiers from WWII, reflecting a deep commitment to remembrance.

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