The municipality of Assenede invites the public to remember those who gave their lives for freedom. Ceremonies with specific programs are planned in the various sub-municipalities.
In Assenede, the commemoration begins at 9:45 AM with a gathering at the rectory, followed by a prayer service and a procession to the war memorial at the town hall. The ceremony at the monument starts at 10:20 AM.
In Bassevelde, participants will gather at 9:30 AM at the village hall for a procession to the monument, where the ceremony will take place at 10:00 AM.
Boekhoute starts at 10:00 AM at the Visitor Center, with a procession to the Holy Cross Church for a prayer service. The commemoration at the monument begins at 11:00 AM, followed by a ceremony at the rock on the cemetery.
In Oosteeklo, there will be a gathering at 10:15 AM at café De Pluim. The procession to the monument on the village square begins at 10:30 AM, followed by a ceremony and the 'Last Post' at 11:00 AM. In case of bad weather, the ceremony will take place in the church.
