National Holocaust Names Memorial, War memorial in Weesperstraat, Netherlands
The National Holocaust Names Memorial comprises brick walls bearing approximately 102,000 engraved names, birth dates, and ages of victims. The structure forms Hebrew letters and features stainless steel surfaces that reflect the surrounding trees.
The memorial was inaugurated by the King in 2021 and honors Dutch Jews, Sinti, and Roma who perished during World War II. It was created decades after the war to commemorate these lost lives.
The walls display four Hebrew letters meaning 'In Memory Of,' creating a space where visitors can search for and find names of their relatives. This has become a personal place of reflection for many.
Visitors can search for names directly at the memorial or through the online database. The site is publicly accessible and allows for quiet, focused remembrance.
Each of the 102,000 bricks can be adopted by individuals or organizations, helping to keep the connection to these stories alive. This program allows families to participate directly in the memorial.
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