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Loek (89) Is Looking for Neighbors to Help Maintain 13 War Graves

Summary by Omroep Brabant
Loek van den Hurk from Best was eight years old when Scottish soldiers attempted to capture the brickworks during World War II. It resulted in a bloodbath. As a young boy, Loek cared for the graves of several Scottish soldiers. Now, at 89, he wants to care for war graves again. So, he's adopting thirteen graves at the war cemetery in Mierlo. Loek has always lived in Best. His neighborhood stands on the site of fierce fighting during World War II…
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Loek van den Hurk from Best was eight years old when Scottish soldiers attempted to capture the brickworks during World War II. It resulted in a bloodbath. As a young boy, Loek cared for the graves of several Scottish soldiers. Now, at 89, he wants to care for war graves again. So, he's adopting thirteen graves at the war cemetery in Mierlo. Loek has always lived in Best. His neighborhood stands on the site of fierce fighting during World War II…

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Omroep Brabant broke the news in on Friday, October 24, 2025.
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