“It was a life-threatening cat and mouse game with the German occupiers,” says Fons Meester, involved in the exhibition. “After a dropping, the things had to be hidden as quickly as possible. You can hardly imagine how many risks came to see.”
According to Meester, recording these stories is of great importance to show the youth why war should never prevent. “With the current situation in the world, such as the threat from Russia and the war in Ukraine, that message is more relevant than ever,” he adds.
Do you have a story about the war in West Friesland? Then contact the Historical Association Suydercogge via nhhelpt.nl.
The ’80 years of Liberation West-Friesland ‘exhibition can be seen on 12 and 13 April in the Village House of Venhuizen.