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Uitgeest commemorates Gerrit de Beer, Pieter Ouwerkerk and Pieter Arnold Roodenburgh

Uitgeest commemorates Gerrit de Beer, Pieter Ouwerkerk and Pieter Arnold Roodenburgh

On May 4th, the town of Uitgeest will participate in the National Remembrance Day with a ceremony and silent march organized by the local May 4th Committee. The event honors war victims, including Gerrit de Beer, Pieter Ouwerkerk, and Pieter Arnold Roodenburgh.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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