Quite agree there Smudge.
I took part in a couple of the Nijmegen events back in the 80's. The welcome from the local's both during the walk and while in our own free time was something I have never forgotten. I walked with a team of ATC cadets who were treated like king's (no lasses in those days) when the locals found out why they were in the Netherlands.
Wonderful people who were grateful for what we did during WWII despite of some of the things that happened. That's a lot more than some nations show towards us.