[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

There are some here who were there at the time. They are the reason I do what I do. I can say no more. I think you know that.

The Dutch and the Canadians will always have a relationship unequaled by any other. I am so proud of that. I first learned it in 1975. It has been reinforced since. We have a bond which shall never be broken, and indeed this day, Dutch troops are standing tall with Canadians in southern Afghanistan. There can be no greater honour for us.