One Year in Memoriam

It is difficult to conceive that almost a year has passed. On Saturday, July 25th, family and friends will gather at the graveside and then continue on to the astoundingly beautiful home of Martijn's Aunt Sybil Houben at the nearby village of Geulle. Martijn loved his aunt and her home. We will say a few words at the cemetery and hopefully be able to truly celebrate the life of this most genuine, gentle and loving husband, son, brother and friend to so many of us:

Martijn Anna Antonius Hermse

One Year In Memoriam

July 21, 1952 - July 25, 2008

We remember and celebrate

the life of our beloved Martijn

For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?

And what is to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?

Only when you drink form the river of silence shall you indeed sing.

And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.

And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.

- Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

Time only strengthens our love

Susan Schaefer, wife

Gerry Hermse Mullens, mother

Janus Hermse, brother, and family

Elly Kerckhoffs, sister, and family

Noel Hermse, brother and family

Marcel Winten, friend