Memorial Stones Bergsmastraat 32

On 20 April 1945, a group of girls waited for the Canadian liberators at the Buikema butcher shop. Suddenly a mortar impact came from Borkum. Five young girls between the ages of 10 and 14 died. Berend Werkman, also in hiding, was also killed.

For the former butcher shop there are 6 memorial stones for the victims.
Their names are:

Girl 10 years, name unknown
Girl 13 years, name unknown
Immy Oosterhuis, 12 years old
Niekie Elema, 14 years old
Adriana Kooij, 11 years old
Berend Werkman, 25 years old.

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Source

• Text: Bert Deelman
• Photos: Bert Deelman