My Dearest San,
We first met in Paris, France in September 1994, while I was vacationing with my friend Frank, who you just happened to be friends with. You were visiting the city, so we arranged to meet up. You and I immediately connected and I knew at that moment, our connections was special, strong and unique, and we would always be great friends. We ended up changing our plans and joined you on your drive back to Brussels, where you lived at the time. After knowing you for only a day, you were hosting a little party where I shoved an eclair into your face (first photo I shared). So many memories, so much laughter, so much love over these 26 years. I have joined you in Holland on so many occasions; family dinners, various celebrations, finding your home in Zandvoort, your spectacular wedding, birthday's, holidays, seeing Lot and Tias grow up before my eyes into the incredible children they are, and so many more memories I will always cherish.
You were part of my chosen family and once you married Bart, that family grew by one and after a few years, two more with the beautiful and amazing Charlotte and Matthias. Chosen families are very special since they are selected by choice and not from blood.
Our hearts are devastated and I cannot even begin to comprehend the unbearable journey your family and all of us friends, who loved and adored you so deeply, now have to continue our journey day by day without your shining light.
"The song is ended but the melody lingers on"
- Irving Berlin
Every time I see a woman twisting her long hair in her fingers, I will think of you ...
with tears in my eyes but also a little smile in my heart.
I love you so much and will miss you even more.
Thank you for being my friend.
- Scott
