During the National Remembrance Day on Sunday 4 May, we commemorate on Ameland all civilians and soldiers who lost their lives during the Second World War, the colonial war in Indonesiaë and in other war situations or peace operations.
Between 6pm and sunset, the flags will hang at half-mast – as a sign of reverence and respect. At 20:00 we are silent for two minutes.
On Ameland, the commemoration is organised jointly by village interests, churches, primary schools, marching bands and the municipality. A memorial service will be held in both Nes and Hollum. You are welcome to attend.
Commemoration in Nes
The commemoration in Nes will start at 19:30 with a gathering in front of De Toel.
At 19:35, the procession, with bagpipe band The Islanders in front, will leave on foot for the general cemetery. There, at 20:00, two minutes of silence will be held. Following this, the national anthem will sound and flowers will be laid.
Adress De Toel
Kardinaal de Jongweg 31
9163 HZ Nes
