Today I was able to attend a Non commissioned Officer Development Program at Henri Chapelle American Cemetery, and learn about some of the soldiers that were buried there in WWII. This a good website with some pictures to give you an Idea of what the cemetery looks like.
http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/hc.php
After learning about some of the soldiers buried there we went to the Remember Museum a few kilometers away, Where we met some of the most awesome Belgians ever, Mathilde & Marcel. They operate the Museum out of their house, on their own funds, and it's completely free of charge; They ask that you only "remember that freedom comes from sacrifice." Marcel, which was a 12 year old boy during the Nazi occupation started his collection of WWII items shortly after his town was liberated by the Americans. Some of the soldiers had left their belongings at his barn when they had to leave to fight in the Battle of the Bulge near Bastogne. From then on he had received various items over the years and eventually him and his wife opened a museum. The both love Americans to tears and help many veterans and their families out. Here's their website with a photo gallery and location.
http://remembermuseum.com/en/?Remember_Museum
If you enjoy WWII history at all and you are ever in the area of Liege, Belgium, I highly recommend visiting Henri Chapelle.
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