There are war rembrance sites in: Montfort, Herkenbosch, Melick, Sint Odiliënberg
Most war remembrance monuments of Roerdalen are public. You are welcome to visit a monument all year round. On the 4th of May official ceremonies will take place at the larger rembrance sites. A ceremony will be attended by the local community and by anyone who wants to pay their respects.
I am looking for a war victim, fallen in Roerdalen
First, you can find names on our rembrance memorials, on site. Apart from Dutch, you will find people of Jewish descent (in Herkenbosch), American and English (in Montfort), Norwegian (in the forest site in Herkenbosch).
Are you researching information on local events during 1940-1945? Records are kept in the Roerstreekmuseum in Sint Odilienberg (run by volunteers) or in Gemeentearchief in Roermond (public archive, no appointment needed).
What is “4 mei”
The 4 of may is our national day of remembrance. We honour all who have lost their lives in World War II or later conflicts by two minutes of silence. Where ever you are you can participate. Join the silence from 8 p.m. It ends at 8.02.