On a seemingly ordinary day in 1944, the tranquility of a farm near the Verzetsmonument Abbenes Obelisk was shattered. The Verzetsmonument Abbenes Obelisk stands as a stark reminder of this tragic day. It commemorates the lives of three Dutch resistance fighters: Albertus Antonius Maria Hoekstra, Johan van der Hulst, and Bernardus Jacob Lenderink. These brave men, members of the KP, a resistance group, were tragically executed on September 8, 1944, right on the grounds of this very farm. The Verzetsmonument Abbenes Obelisk, a natural stone obelisk, bears their names, etched as a testament to their sacrifice. One side of the obelisk tells their story. It speaks of their courageous service, their commitment to protecting the ‘De Leeghwater’ pumping station, vital for the underground resistance efforts. They gave their young lives for the freedom of their homeland. The other side of the Verzetsmonument Abbenes Obelisk reveals a community’s gratitude. It acknowledges the support of the local resistance forces from District 12, Haarlemmermeer, and the contributions of the residents who helped erect the monument. The Verzetsmonument Abbenes Obelisk was unveiled on July 28, 1945, a little less than a year after the tragic event, by Reverend Van de Windt. It stands near Hoofdweg 1904, near the A44 exit, a solemn reminder of the cost of freedom. The Verzetsmonument Abbenes Obelisk serves as a powerful symbol. It is a place where we can reflect on the courage of ordinary individuals who stood against tyranny, and the enduring spirit of a community that refused to forget their sacrifice.
Verzetsmonument Abbenes Obelisk
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