War Memorial Bodegraven
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In front of the entrance to the Vredehof Cemetery is a monument for the mayor Gerrit Rokus Vonk. Plaques are attached to the sides with the names of war victims from Bodegraven.
The text on the memorial is:
IN MEMORY OF
GERRIT ROKUS VONK
MAYOR OF BODEGRAVEN
SHOT DOWN ON 20 DECEMBER 1944
Furthermore it says at the bottom:
STILL FOR A MOMENT
NEVER FORGET THE OFFERS THAT WERE MADE
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Source
- Text: Dick de Bruijne
- Photos: Dick de Bruijne
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