A new canal is being constructed in Europe connecting France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. Cargo will be transported. This is expected to combat the effects of climate change in the region.
by Greg Jordan
for the Princeton Times Jan 29, 2021
Jan 29, 2021
This photo shows the field grave near the crash site of a B-17 near Geel, Belgium, with two American helmets discovered by Gil Geerings. contributed photo
PRINCETON â Teddy Johnson of Princeton was only 19 when fate put him aboard a glider with other paratroopers participating in Operation Market-Garden, an enormous World War II offensive the Allies hoped would help defeat Nazi Germany by Christmas; but his mission ended in occupied Belgium when his glider crashed near German troops and started a gun battle in which he made the ultimate sacrifice. Now his family is remembering the brother and uncle from years ago.