'Monument voor de Gevallenen'
The 'Monument voor de Gevallenen' in Lisse was erected in memory of all fellow citizens who died during the years of occupation as a result of acts of war.
It also commemorates two Dutch soldiers from Lisse who fell during the police actions in the former Dutch East Indies.
The names of the two fallen soldiers are:
J.J. Kortekaas and N.P. Obdam.
Commemorated groups: Civilian casualties
Designer: Cephas S. Stauthamer (1899-1983)
Unveiling: 4 May 1951
Description Form and material:
The 'Monument to the Fallen' in Lisse is a bronze sculpture of a standing, naked male figure holding his arms in a repelling pose above his head. The statue is placed on a natural stone pedestal. The sculpture is 1 metre 90 high, 77 centimetres wide and 73 centimetres deep. In front of the sculpture, a black memorial stone is placed on a sloping pedestal.
Text:
The text on the pedestal of the sculpture reads:
WITH THE SUPPORT OF
THE ALMIGHTY
1940 - 1945'.
Symbolism:
The monument…
It also commemorates two Dutch soldiers from Lisse who fell during the police actions in the former Dutch East Indies.
The names of the two fallen soldiers are:
J.J. Kortekaas and N.P. Obdam.
Commemorated groups: Civilian casualties
Designer: Cephas S. Stauthamer (1899-1983)
Unveiling: 4 May 1951
Description Form and material:
The 'Monument to the Fallen' in Lisse is a bronze sculpture of a standing, naked male figure holding his arms in a repelling pose above his head. The statue is placed on a natural stone pedestal. The sculpture is 1 metre 90 high, 77 centimetres wide and 73 centimetres deep. In front of the sculpture, a black memorial stone is placed on a sloping pedestal.
Text:
The text on the pedestal of the sculpture reads:
WITH THE SUPPORT OF
THE ALMIGHTY
1940 - 1945'.
Symbolism:
The monument symbolises the resurrection and the transition from sadness to joy. After years of oppression and misery the Netherlands regains its freedom and sovereignty. The statue also symbolises the living awareness of an ongoing struggle. In order to maintain democracy, vigilance is required.
Modification:
The memorial stone was added to the monument in 2002.
Location:
The monument is placed at the corner Oranjelaan/Heereweg in Lisse.