A drizzly rain did not prevent Zaankanters from attending the various commemorations of the Second World War that were organized in the Zaan region. Compared to previous years, there was more police and enforcement presence. He did not have to intervene anywhere.
The Hurricane was at the commemorations in Zaandam (Prins Hendrikkade, Verzetsplantsoen), Koog aan de Zaan (Kogerpark, Waakbaarheid), Wormer, Krommenie, Assendelft and Wormerveer. If we receive photos from other meetings, we will supplement this message.
Zaandam (Prins Hendrikkade, Resistance Plantsoen)
Wreath laying at monuments Prins Hendrikkade Waiting at the monument Procession from the Oostzijderkerk is observed Enforcement and police at Resistance Park Councilor Gerard Slegers gives speech Wet but not rained out…. Umbrellas Scouting the guard of honor Wreaths In line… Colorful line through the umbrellas Tulips are handed out
Koog a/d Zaan (Koogerpark, Waakbaarheid)
Well attended and many umbrellas. Police conspicuously present. Councilor Breunsesse lays flowers
Students read at flag at half-mast at Vigilance
Wormerveer, Zaanweg
Councilor Harrie van der Laan on his way to the monument for the speech Shelter at Happy House Around the ‘Lady Justice’ monument
Wormer
Scouting with flowers
Krommenie
‘In Krommenie, like every year, there are flowers and money at the Verblifa monument next to the old town hall, with great interest,’ reports Kees van den Berg. He sends a photo:
Josefien Gigengack offered a different perspective:
Out your window (Josefien Gigengack) Martijn Gigengack
Assendelft
Wreath laying at the memorial monument for students of primary school ‘De Ocean’ in the St. Odulphus Church
By Hurricane editorial team. Photos: Edwin Kleiss, Marion Kors, Simone Ronchetti, Michel Schermer, Bas Sommeiijer, Petra Hoogkamer, Kees van den Berg, Josefien Gigengack and Martijn Gigengack. Videos by Wilma Vloon and Marion Kors.
Wreaths were not only laid at the ‘official’ monuments, this one was laid at the turret of the chapel of the former St Jan hospital in Zaandam.
