Esmée van Eeghen
1918–1944 (age 26)
Biography
Esmée van Eeghen (1918–1944) answered the call of resistance during the dark days of the war, offering courage and compassion to those her countrymen needed most. She took part in clandestine efforts that sought to protect lives and ideals, even as danger closed in.
Her sacrifice is honored in Baarn, where her memory stands as a reminder of the bravery and selflessness that kept the spirit of freedom alive.