ALWAYS in our hearts, HENK!

They say that when you keep a person in your heart you never really lose them, so when our dear friend and comrade passed away I know that he left a little bit of himself in each and everyone he touched here on Chess.com  A dignified man who never had a bad word to say about anyone, he was the true definition of a "model member" of this site. When Pam asked me to start this thread I tried to use things that would always remind us of our dear friend and keep him forever with us in our hearts!!!

Henk loved Bali and his chess of course, so here are some images of chess in Bali

He was very devoted to his loving wife

And of course his Avatar was two cheetas

 When I searched for "Angels playing chess" this is the image that came up. I am sure our deer friend is at peace now still enjoying the game that gave him so much joy!

A very dear friend that will live on within our hearts forever!

Dear Henk,

This beautiful forum that Vinnie has created in your memory will be a peaceful place where I will often come to remember you and our friendship. It is a fitting tribute to a wonderful man who will remain in my heart for ever.

God bless you my dear friend,

Pam xx

Well done Vin, I echo Pam's words it is indeed a beautiful place to come to remember Henk.  RIP Henk  x

 Another echo here from me Vin. Lovely images and words.. can never have too many places to remember Henk.. God rest your sweet soul our friend. xx

Absolutley beautiful Vin.

Henk, a friend who will be remebered, may you rest in peace. xx

A good person for sure.

Since I came back I just noticed Pam's group here and this the first forum I have looked at. Great job Vin! I echo everyones words and more! Henk was certainly an example to us all, he and I often thought in the same way about many things. He had a great heart and a good man. I was shocked to come back and hear this news! I miss him.

Yes Geoff. He was a lovely friend. I miss him too.

Thinking about you dear Henk. Still missing your gentle kindness. RIP my friend.

Henk,Geoff and Terry will never be forgotten here.

Absolutely, Pam.. can't believe it's been 3 years since Henk passed away. Feels like it wasn't very long ago at all. 

I know Babs. I regularly visit the forums here for my dear late friends.

I think about them often too, Pam.  

Nice having a place to come to when you are thinking about them. I'm still in touch with Andy's wife and daughter.

That's great, Pam...