donderdag 13 november 2025

Farewell to a friend and colleague

 




Last Tuesday, I attended the funeral of a friend and colleague from the early days of my architectural career. It took place in the Great Church of Edam (founded in 1518). A building like this, with its wooden barrel vault, is always impressive, and as we walked in a long procession to the adjacent cemetery to the sound of bells ringing, I did feel a little sad. He had lived to the age of 88, so he hadn't exactly died in his cradle. The last photo is the polder view directly next to the church.


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  1. My father mentioned that church at some point.

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  2. One of the sad things about reaching our age is losing those close to us. I'm sorry for your loss, S.C.

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  3. Condolences 🙏🏽 beautiful funeral art and wonderful church. Thank you for sharing

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  4. Sorry for your loss. Good photos from the funeral.

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  5. No matter the age, when you lose a friend that you have known for a long time you cannot help to mourn the loss of all those shared memories.

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  6. oh no I'm so sorry about your friend, sounds like he lived to a good age.

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