On September, 7th 2013 i got two amazing tourist from Hollands. An old man came outside with the wheelchair with his son. They are Schoemaker family. The father is an old man with age about 85years old with limited english but he is very nice and kind, humble, and amazing man. he worked as army on World war II and placed in Indonesia for fighting againts Japan.
On the way during our trip to Jakarta from airport, the son inform me that they are coming to Indonesia only to find his uncle grave, Mr. F. Schoemaker who passed away in Indonesia during the world war II, on 1948 on the young age, 22 years old. So sad. After i heard the story about their purpose to Indonesia, i offer them to help find the grave, thats really amazing feeling for me to help them find his brother/uncle grave.
Second day his trip in Jakarta, we went to Menteng Pulo Ereveld with the car that we hire from hotel. Because thats not my 1st time to handle Ducth people who wants to visit grave, so thats not too difficult for me to find the grave. We bought the banquet of flower to put on Mr. F. Schoemaker grave to make the grave became beautiful and to show our respect and gratitude to him. Thats really wonderful feeling to see that finally they can find their family grave. After 64 years, finally they can visit the grave.
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When i see they put flower on the grave and praying on the grave and cried, thats the best moment i've ever seen in my life and big happiness for that finally, i can help and accompany them to find part of their family. part of their life. Part of their history.
For Mr. F. Schoemaker.... Rest in Peace for u. May ur soul rest in heaven.....
I know, ur brother and ur nephew loves u alot... thats why they r coming here to Indonesia, from Holland for u.... Only for u.... to see ur grave and to memorize u.....
regards,
Ratih
