Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Joop IJisberg

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022

1. Joop IJisberg Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Johan Frederik IJisberg
Amsterdam, 19 oktober 1900 - Soest, 19 november 1942

De communistische tramconducteur en actief vakbondslid Joop IJisberg speelde een vooraanstaande rol bij de Februaristaking. In de ochtend van 25 februari 1941 riep hij zijn collega's in de remise Havenstraat op die dag het werk neer te leggen uit protest tegen de vervolging van hun Joodse stadgenoten. Daarvoor werd hij op 14 november 1941 in Amsterdam gearresteerd en op 19 november 1942 op de vliegbasis Soesterberg gefusilleerd. Tijdens zijn gevangenschap schreef hij ruim 500 briefjes, verstopt in zomen van wasgoed, aan zijn vrouw en hun vier kinderen. Zijn afscheidsbrief eindigde met de woorden: 'Lieve Too voor het laatst, onze trouwdag mogen wij niet herdenken, maar wees moedig net als ik en dat je nog veel plezier van de kinderen mag hebben, gegroet en gekust. Je liefhebbende man en vader, allen gegroet'.

(English translation:)

The communist tram conductor and active union member Joop IJisberg played a leading role in the February Strike. In the morning of February 25, 1941, he called

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on his colleagues in the Havenstraat depot to stop working that day in protest against the persecution of their Jewish fellow townspeople. For this he was arrested on November 14, 1941 in Amsterdam and executed on November 19, 1942 at Soesterberg Air Base. During his imprisonment, he wrote more than 500 notes, hidden in the seams of laundry, to his wife and their four children. His farewell letter ended with the words: 'Dear Too, for the last time, we are not allowed to commemorate our wedding day, but be brave like me and that you may still enjoy the children, greetings and kisses. Your loving husband and father, my greetings to all."

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht, and the Heroes of the Dutch Resistance (GSEG) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 19, 1942.

Location. 52° 23.005′ N, 4° 49.846′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. Memorial is at the intersection of Joop IJisbergstraat and Vervoorenstraat, on the right when traveling north on Joop IJisbergstraat. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1063 EK, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

Joop IJisberg Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022

2. Joop IJisberg Marker - wide view

. Jan Verleun (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Vervooren (within shouting distance of this marker); Jan Janzen (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pierre Coronel (about 120 meters away); Hendrikus Rempe (about 120 meters away); Mr. Arthur Meerwaldt (about 120 meters away); Joseph Eijl (about 150 meters away); Franciscus Claessen (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Een portret voor verzetsman Joop IJisberg (YouTube, 2 min., in Dutch). Title is "Joop Ijisberg, portrait of a member of the resistance". A brief video commemoration of Joop IJisberg on the 80th anniversary of the February Strike. (Submitted on September 13, 2022.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.