Oorlogsmonument Wassenaar, War memorial and sculpture in Wassenaar, Netherlands
The Oorlogsmonument Wassenaar features a kneeling male figure carved from white stone, gazing upward with his left hand resting over his heart. The sculpture stands as the centerpiece of a larger memorial complex that includes inscribed gates and accompanying verses.
The memorial honors those from Wassenaar who died during World War II, with particular focus on events from 1940 onward. It was established to preserve the memory of local losses during this period of conflict.
The inscribed phrase 'Voor Hen Die Vielen' (For Those Who Fell) is carved into the stone and draws visitors to reflect on loss. A poem by P.N. van Eyck displayed nearby adds a personal dimension to remembrance.
The site serves as a gathering place for annual remembrance events and is conveniently located in the town center of Wassenaar. Visitors will find a quiet spot suitable for personal reflection and paying respects.
A plaque honoring Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema was added to the memorial in 2008, inscribed with 'Vrij, Onvervaard'. This addition connects the memory of a remarkable local resistance fighter to the broader site of remembrance.
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