speech
Catalog Number
1954.11.6.2Description
Speech given by the Hon. Gerrit (G.J.) Diekema at the unveiling of the Soldiers Monument in Pilgrim Home Cemetery on Friday, May 30, 1902. The speech is titled "Our Patriot Dead".History
Gerrit Jan Diekema (1859-1930), son of Wiepke Diekema (1830-1900) and Hendrikjen Stegeman (1826-1903), was the donor’s father.Gerrit was born in Holland, MI on 3-27-1859. He practiced law in Holland, MI, served as US Minister to the Netherlands under Herbert Hoover, and was a member of the 60th and 61st Congress. He is buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.