Commemoration of the Liberation of Zierikzee

Commemoration of the Liberation of Zierikzee – Wednesday, May 7, 2025

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, we commemorate eighty years since the liberation of Zierikzee. Together, we honor the liberators and the victims of World War II.

Program

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Arrival of 10 English marines from the 47 Royal Marine Commando at the Zuidwellebrug.
Welcome by Mayor Jack van der Hoek, accompanied by the Music Corps Kunst en Eer.
Festive reception on Zuidwellestraat by primary school children.

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Commemoration at the Names Monument near Nieuwe Kerk.
Speech by the mayor.
Eight students from the Pieter Zeeman Lyceum honor eight victims and lay flowers for all 218 victims.
Music by Kunst en Eer and Duo Voce.
Historical explanation: Who were our liberators from the 47 Royal Marine Commando?

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Conversations at the Dikke Toren, accompanied by a cup of coffee.

Let us remember together and show our gratitude. Everyone is welcome.