Hi there my friends,

I just got the news that one of my best friends hast past away on sunday, he was 35 years old. I got together with him since 1997 on an Iron Maiden venue in 'Ahoy' Rotterdam (NL) we went to several concerts after that and holidays and other meet-ups.

He has made the choice to leave us, he couldn't stand the way things were going is his life. Unknowing what his reasons were for this disastrous choice, he'll be in my heart forever. He was there for me whenever I needed him. He wouldn't let his family and friend into his own struggle and now he has decided to make an end to that struggle.

An colombian Iron Maiden fan has gone, my blood brother, dance with the death, ti amore mi amigo

I can't explain my feelings other then feeling down depressed and far to lonely. I'm on my work, here in the Netherlands it's in the middle of the night. So not many peeps to talk with. And I just want to hug and get hugged. Cry on somebodies shoulder and just let my thoughts draft.

*The funeral was awesome,  there were about 300 - 500 people there and not even all people were there. His real mother who lives in Bogota, Colombia comes later this year. But so many people for a normal person, that's goosebumbs baby. And by normal I mean, not an artist on tv or radio. But an artist like, I don't know if you have seen the movie "Patch Adams", well when my friend was born he had suffered from oxygen shortage, so a doctor he would never become. But the clown that amuses / entertains the sick, his co-workers, family, friends and others around him. He was a true good samaritan. One who will remain in many hearts.

Cheers,

Berry




For those of you who suffer .. "For Those Of You Who Suffer ..."

Are you struggling from pain, one of the fallen.
A warrior to the world, a defeated body full of pain on the inside.
A disruption in life, making you feel weak and vulnerable.
Treatment, a life extension, making you disappear for the world outside.

Medication given, not making it any better, the end is still near.
Another young life has fallen into the depths of endless agony.
Family is lost, not able to help, only to see their beloved ones wither away.
A lot of false hope floating through life, a scenery of unhumanity.

For those of you who suffer, we salute you.
For those of you who suffer, we resp

Vriend,

Je hebt je keuze gemaakt,
waarschijnlijk je moeilijkste ooit.
Na veel gepuzzel heb je jouw code gekraakt,
ondanks je keuze, vergeten wij je nooit.

Je bloed broeder.

Friend, *translation english*

Your choice has been made,
most-likely your toughest ever.
After alot of struggling you cracked your own charade,
Whatever reasons you've had, you'll be in our hearts forever.

Your blood brother.

Because he was a colombian, adopted when he was just little baby:

Amigo, *translation colombian*

Tu desición ha sido tomada, seguramente la mas dura.
Después de mucha lucha resolviste tu propia chrada,
Sin importar que razones hayas tenido, estaras en nuestros corazones por siempre.

Tu hermano de sangre.

Rest in peace Alejandro 'Ali' 'Floris' Karskens februari 8th 1977 - februari 19th 2012