The Netherlands was occupied by the Nazis during World War Two. The country lost over 102,000 people to the War. Unlike in many other countries, there is no monument where the names of all those who died and were murdered are listed. An initiative is in the works now to build just such a monument in Amsterdam.
It is possible to 'adopt' or 'sponsor' the name of family members, friends, loved ones, people who once lived in your street before being deported or going into hiding... Or even total strangers. By giving a small donation, someone who did not deserve to die will be remembered, their name will be known and their memory will be honoured. We at What Makes People Tick? very much applaud this initiative.
A short explanation, from the website:
"102,000 Dutch victims of the Holocaust deserve a place to honour their memory. In the very near future there will be a memorial in Amsterdam that lists the names of 102,000 people, none of whom ever received a final resting place. Finally, a place where the bereaved can connect with their murdered relatives... A memorial with so many names also offers a lasting warning for the tragic consequences of racism and discrimination."
Source : Holocaust Namen Monument, English
It is possible to 'adopt' or 'sponsor' the name of family members, friends, loved ones, people who once lived in your street before being deported or going into hiding... Or even total strangers. By giving a small donation, someone who did not deserve to die will be remembered, their name will be known and their memory will be honoured. We at What Makes People Tick? very much applaud this initiative.
A short explanation, from the website:
"102.000 Nederlandse slachtoffers van de Holocaust verdienen een plek om hen te gedenken. In Amsterdam komt een monument met de namen van 102.000 mensen die nooit een graf kregen. Eindelijk een plek waar nabestaanden hun vermoorde familieleden kunnen aanraken... Een monument met zo veel namen is ook een blijvende waarschuwing voor de dramatische gevolgen die racisme en discriminatie kunnen hebben"Source : Holocaust Namen Monument, Dutch
"102,000 Dutch victims of the Holocaust deserve a place to honour their memory. In the very near future there will be a memorial in Amsterdam that lists the names of 102,000 people, none of whom ever received a final resting place. Finally, a place where the bereaved can connect with their murdered relatives... A memorial with so many names also offers a lasting warning for the tragic consequences of racism and discrimination."
Source : Holocaust Namen Monument, English