Gone is the man that tough me to be who I am today. Never give up he always said, failure is part of learning, and learning is part of growing. My Dad was the best father I could have asked for. There will be an empty space in my life now that he is gone, but the space that he filled in my heart will never leave. My dad has always been there for me, for support, guidance, discipline, and most of all love.
I had the opportunity to meet Uncle Dan last year, when I visited Canada with my parents and siblings. I always knew that I had a granduncle overseas, but I never thought that I would ever see him in person. The morning that we've met is a morning that I'll never forget. It was a great honour to finally meet a relative and see that he still felt connected with his past and his Dutch roots. It was a special visit, and when we told Dan's brother Sjef about our visit, he was excited to hear some news about his older brother. Last May Sjef also passed away. Both brothers are reunited again, after so many decades spending apart on different continents. I would like to wish my condolances to the family of Dan. My thoughts are with them in these difficult times.
To one of the most loving grandfather. You will always be remembered Opa.
Good memories at Mac Yard and Spadina. Saw you last year at our reunion luncheon but knew you would unlikely be able to make it last month.
RIP Dan.
As a child we heard so many stories about Uncle Dan, my fathers oldest brother. Rest in Peace...