Memorial Day: A Day To Appreciate Our Freedom
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – On Thursday May 4, the Government of Sint Maarten observed Memorial Day, (“Dodenherdenkingsdagâ€) similar to the other countries within the Dutch Kingdom, at the Captain Hodge Wharf in Philipsburg.
“During this National Commemoration Day†all Dutch victims – civilians and soldiers – who have been killed or murdered in the Kingdom of the Netherlands or anywhere else in the world in war situations or during peace-keeping operations since the outbreak of the Second World War,†were commemorated (www.4en5mei.nl).
A short ceremony took place on Thursday afternoon that also included a number of dignitaries including President of the Collectivite of St Read more
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