Dear All,

Last Friday, Geert-Jan was given his final rest. Some fine words of wisdom were spoken for him during a very intimate service. His al-time favourites 'Wild Horses', 'Gimme Shelter' and finally 'Before they make me run' were the songs that were played during the service.

Thanks for being such a great friend and soulmate.

I'll gonna miss you big time!

One Love
UW



after fighting his disease ALS for almost 2,5 years, my best friend Geert-Jan passed away over the weekend.

Geert-Jan was only 41 yrs old. GJ was for me the ultimate and best buddy I ever had. I knew him for 25 years. I introduced him into the stones music many years ago, but it was allways Geert-jan that pulled the wagon when it came to arranging the tickets etc.

His all-time hero was and is Keith Richards. Keith meant the world for him. I arranged a signed photo after consulting Keith's management for almost 2 years. God, the guy was so happy. tears rollign down his cheeks. The photo remained on theliving room table until the end. He allways was with full joy looking at it.

He told me: 'this means that Keith was thinking of ME for at least 5 seconds". I tild him: "Nobody will take that away"

we had many discussions about the music of our hero's. Keiths' way of living.
In fact it was Geert who won the poll a few years ago, can you remember?

Geert was daily visiting this website. He was allways curious of what was happening. he never subscribed, he was not that type of guy. But the stories of BV, Pauly, rockman and all the other 'stones addicts' on this board made him very happy.

he wrote to me once: "Did you notice that there is actually somebody (can;t remember who of you it was ) who is actually studying the bookshelves at the back of Keith?" We laughed a lot about the humor, knowledge and discussions on the board.

I can only say Geert-Jan "Until the next time we meet again". you have lived your life with lots of humor and pride. GJ was a guy who never complained about his desease. he just wanted t live. He loved a fine dish and some good wine and he never surrenderd to his disease.

I want to thank BV, addicted and Cindy-C for either their support or kind words.
It's good to have a way of expressing the hard time.

His last days he was only reading. He couldn't do more. He was trapped inside his body and now he got his freedom back. I cannot believe there is any disease that is so unfair as ALS. Nobody knows where it comes from. the mind remains intact until the end, but the body will fade away.

the reading was of course "LIFE". geert-Jan was not able to finish it. He knows the story. He told me in the end that he will now join the table with Brian Jones, JL Hooker and Muddy.

when he passed away, I gave hi m a big kiss on his forehead, told him I will never ever forget him.

This morning it was memory motel, slipping away, wild horses, gimme shelter, waiting on a friend that blew the roof of the house I think.

Gj was a friend, a mate, somebody with a great heart, a true PSV fan, integer, respectful to anybody else.

Geert-Jan,
I love you forever as a friend.

HEAD, HEART AND BALLS

ONE LOVE FOREVER

Urban wheel (Harm)

'Doo doo doo Heartbreaker'



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2011-02-21 11:22 by Urban Wheel.

So sad to hear that, Urban Wheel. Seems like he was lucky to have you as a friend as well.

I hope all those who are left behind after the loss of Geert Jan, will find the strength
to cope with it. I am sure he left a lot of pleasant memories to all who knew him.

When you lose a good friend at any age,whether they are a young kid, or 101 or more ,the memorys of them will always be with you.No one can take that away.R.I.P. Geert Jan.

Very sad.
My thoughts are with his family and his friends.

Safe journey Geert, your suffering is over.

Sympathy to family & friends ...

Take Care & Stay strong Urban Wheel



ROCKMAN

All my condolences to his family, you, and all his friends and relatives

I don't think I ever met him, but your tribute to your friend is very touching.

41 is way too young

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My sympathies go out to you, it's hard losing a friend this way. Lou Gehrig & Leadbelly also died of this disease

I am very sorry to hear this.
Heel veel sterkte.

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Keep On Rolling

Hi U.W.,

Really sorry for your loss- you two sounded like best mates...awful to see that happen.

Wishing you all the best.

Si.

Strength & Prayers for all.

Peace,
Mr DJA

may the good lord shine a light on "Geert "The human Riff" Jan!"

my condolences to his family and you!

I thought Keith was "the human riff"

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mickscarey
I thought Keith was "the human riff"

please, if you have any sense of humanity , will you delete this post mickscary, please!

I'm so very sorry.

My condolences at this very sad time.

Sorry for your loss.
God Bless.

Always sad to read about the passing of another great fan. Sorry for your loss.

I'm very sorry to hear that. My condolences.

My condolences on the loss of your friend Urban Wheel.

My condolences. Way too young.

My sincere condolences

Alex

Harm - so sorry to hear about your good friend - i sent you an email.

Rest in peace Geert-Jan.

sterkte en kracht
one love jeroen

My sympathies, your special friendship with Geert-Jan and wonderful send off is forever.

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Ket

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mickscarey
I thought Keith was "the human riff"

please, if you have any sense of humanity , will you delete this post mickscary, please!

Oh, sorry, I assumed he was someone famous over there. In a well-known local band. No offense intended

..that's what I get for reading the "Subject line" only. My bad!

Harm, heel veel sterkte met het verlies van je maat Geert-Jan .......

Dear All,

I wanna thank you for the kind words. my soulmate has 'found his way to heaven'.
The service was on Friday, On the music of Wild Horses, Gimme Shelter and finally Befroe they make me run he found his peace.

Regards UW

'Doo doo doo Heartbreaker'

Urban Wheel..I feel so sad to hear you lost a dear friend. My thought and prayers are with you at this time. God bless.