Arnhem's mayor, Rene Verhulst, stated, 'Today we commemorate the brave young soldiers who risked and sometimes gave their lives for our freedom,' reflecting on the sacrifices made during the battle.
Nederlands MP Annemarie Heite remarked, 'Eighty years ago they made the greatest sacrifice, their lives for our freedom. May we never forget!' emphasizing the importance of remembrance.
Veteran Geoff Roberts recounted, 'I landed at Wolfheze in a glider... but poor weather delayed the reinforcements, and then it was getting a bit naughty at the drop zone,' illustrating the chaos faced during the operation.
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