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A Stolperstein literally "stumbling stone", metaphorically a "stumbling block" is a sett-size, 10 by 10 centimetres (3.9 in × 3.9 in) concrete cube bearing a brass plate inscribed with the name and life dates of victims of Nazi extermination or persecution.

The Stolpersteine project, initiated by the German artist Gunter Demnig in 1992, aims to commemorate individuals at exactly the last place of residency—or, sometimes, work—which was freely chosen by the person before he or she fell victim to Nazi terror, euthanasia, eugenics, was deported to a concentration or extermination camp, or escaped persecution by emigration or suicide. As of 29 March 2018, over 67,000 Stolpersteine have been laid in 22 countries, making the Stolpersteine project the world's largest decentralized memorial.

The majority of Stolpersteine commemorate Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Others have been placed for Sinti and Romani people (then also called "gypsies"), homosexuals, the physically or mentally disabled, Jehovah's Witnesses, black people, members of the Communist Party, the Social Democratic Party, and the anti-Nazi Resistance, the Christian opposition (both Protestants and Catholics), and Freemasons, along with International Brigade soldiers in the Spanish Civil War, military deserters, conscientious objectors, escape helpers, capitulators, "habitual criminals", looters, and others charged with treason, military disobedience, or undermining the Nazi military, as well as Allied soldiers.

Born in Sint-Amandsberg on April 28, 1913, Lucien was an art smith and an Officer of the Belgian Volunteer Legion, section Lokeren. Arrested as a political prisoner on September 25, 1942 by the Geheime Feldpolizei. Transported to Germany on March 22, 1943. Sentenced to death in Hameln by II Senat des Volksgerichtshof on October 20, 1943. Beheaded at Brandenburg-Görden on November 22, 1943.

Stayed in the following prisons and camps, Ghent, Bochum, Hameln, Brandenburg-Görden.

Born in Dendermonde on April 16, 1906, Antoine was a goldsmith and agent of the information and action services.  He was arrested as a political prisoner by the “Geheime Feldpolizei” on September 26, 1942. Sentenced to death on October 30, 1942 by the Kriegsgericht 570 Brugge.

Stayed for a short while during his captivity in Ghent and Bruges. Executed in Loppem near Bruges on November 10, 1942.

Born in Hasselt on July 25, 1901, Armand was an Optician and a Member of the Belgian Volunteer Legion. Arrested as a political prisoner on September 26, 1942. Transferred to Germany March 22, 1943.

Stayed in the following prisons and camps, Ghent, Bochum, Esterwegen, Börgermoor, Bayreuth, Ebrach, Flossenburg. Murdered in Flossenbürg 

concentration camp March 25, 1945.

Pierre de Landtsheer, born on 15.11.1908 in Dendermonde and his brother Tony de Landtsheer born in Dendermonde on June 5, 1906.  Both were great resistance fighters, part of the "free legion".

Pierre was arrested on April 11, 1942 until May 23, 1942 at the Town Hall and was deported to Germany on March 22, 1943, stayed in various concentration camps and died on December 25, 1944 in Dachau, following ill-treatment .

Tony was arrested on September 26, 1942 by the Gestapo and deported to Germany on March 22, 1943, stayed in various concentration camps and died of deprivation on March 19, 1945 in Flossenburg.

Born in Dendermonde on November 29, 1917. Jozef was a plumber and agent of the information and action services. Member of the Belgian Volunteer Legion and member of the Urban Voluntary Fire Service.

He was arrested as a Political Prisoner by the "Geheime Feldpolizei" on September 30, 1942. Sentenced to death on October 30, 1942 by the Kriegsgericht 570 in Bruges. His sentence was converted into 8 years of hard labor, taken to Germany on March 22, 1943. Lingered during his imprisonment in Ghent, Bruges, Aachen, Reinbach, Zonnebürg, Saxenhausen-Oranienburg.  Liberated by the Russian army on May 3, 1945. Died in Dendermonde on July 17, 1945.

Born in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde on January 25, 1901, Rene was a Clerk. Agent of the Information and Action Services, Officer of the Belgian Volunteer Legion.  Arrested as a political prisoner by the Geheime Feldpolizeit on September 26, 1942. Sentenced to death on October 30, 1942 by the Kriegsgericht 570 in Bruges. Shot in Loppem on November 10, 1942.

Stayed in Ghent and Bruges during his detention.

Born in Dendermonde on March 1, 1889. Willem was a city clerk and member of the Belgian Volunteer Legion.  Widower of Van Driessche Philomène, husband of Segers Catharina.

He was arrested as a political prisoner by the "Geheime Feldpolizei" on September 26, 1942. Deported to Germany on March 22, 1943. Lingered in the following prisons and camps: Ghent, Bochum, Esterwegen, Bayreuth and Dachau. Died in Dachau concentration camp on February 1, 1945.

Born in Berlare on December 19, 1904. Jean was a bicycle dealer and officer of the Belgian Volunteer Legion. Husband of Van Driessche Helena.

He was arrested as a political prisoner by the "Geheime Feldpolizei" on September 26, 1942. Deported to Germany on March 22, 1943. Sentenced to death in Hameln by the II Senat des Volksgerichtshofs on October 20, 1943. Lingered during his detention in Ghent, Bochum, Esterwegen, Hameln, Brandenburg-Görden.  Decapitated in Brandenburg-Görden on November 22, 1943.

Born in Antwerp on August 22, 1910. Guard of the gendarmerie, member of the Belgian volunteer legion. Arrested as a political prisoner on September 26, 1942 by the Geheime Feldpolizei. Transferred to Germany on March 22, 1943. Died in Flossenburg concentration camp April 19, 1945.

Stayed in the following prisons and camps: Ghent, Bochum, Esterwegen, Bayreuth, Regensburg, Flossenburg,.

Born in Wondelgem June 12, 1908. Guard of the Gendarmerie and member of the Belgian Volunteer Legion. Arrested as a political prisoner on September 26, 1942 by the Geheime Feldpolizeit. Transferred to Germany on March 22, 1943, tortured to death on the night of April 6-7, 1945 during a “transport” between Dora and Northausen.

Stayed in the following prisons and camps, Ghent, Bochum, Esterwegen, Börgermoor, Gross-Strelitz, Gross-Rosen and Dora.

Marcel was born in Borsbeke on October 30, 1908, he was a Guard of the Gendarmerie and Officer of the Belgian Volunteer Legion. Arrested as a political prisoner on September 26, 1942 by the Geheime Feldpolizei. Sentenced to death in Hameln by the II. Senat des Volksgerichtshofs on October 20, 1943, and beheaded in Brandenburg-Görden on November 22, 1943. During his imprisonment he stayed in Ghent, Bochum, Esterwegen, Hameln, Brandenburg-Görden.

Gaston was born in Lokeren on June 12, 1908, he was a Guard of the Gendarmerie and member of the Belgian Volunteer Legion. Arrested as a political prisoner on September 26, 1942 by the Geheime Feldpolizeit. Transported to Germany on March 22, 1943 and died in the Gross-Rosen concentration camp. Stayed in the following prisons and camps, Ghent, Bochum, Esterwegen, Börgermoor, Gross-Strelitz and Gross-Rosen.

Born in Dendermonde on November 1, 1921. Alberic was a professional junior officer in the Belgian Army, agent of the Intelligence and Action Services, Member of the Belgian Volunteer Legion.

He was arrested as a political prisoner on September 26, 1942 by the "Geheime Feldpolizei".  Sentenced to death on October 30, 1942 by the Kriegsgericht 570 in Bruges. Sentence reversed  to 10 years of hard labor. Stayed in the following prisons and camps: Ghent, Bruges, St Gillis-Brussels, Aachen, Reinbach, Sonnenburg, Saxenhausen.  Died in Saxenhausen-Oranienburg concentration camp on April 19, 1945.

Born in Lebbeke on September 24, 1914. Husband of Van Coppenolle Maria. Adolf was an Architect and Officer of the Belgian Volunteer Legion.

He was arrested as a political prisoner by the "Geheime Feldpolizei" on September 26, 1942. Sentenced to death in Hameln by the II Senat des Volksgerichtshof on October 20, 1942. Was sent to the following camps: Ghent, Bochum, Esterwegen, Hameln, Brandenburg-Görden.

Decapitated in Brandenburg-Görden on November 22, 1943.

Elisabeth Van Coppenolle was the wife of Adolf De Mol and a resistance fighter.

Dom Anselmus, who entered Saint Peter's and Paul's Abbey, was shot on November 10, 1942 together with Dendermondians René Verleyen and Antoine Hannoset, orders of the German occupying forces. They were part of the espionage group “Bravery” during the war. Dom Anselmus had set up a local cell in Dendermonde. They started recruiting members in their own circle of friends, looking for hiding places and attracting couriers. With the help of some gendarmes, some weapons could be obtained. The group was thus part of the armed resistance. However, the resistance group did not last long and Dom Anselmus was arrested in a raid on the abbey and killed.