This morning the Kwakel flag hung half -mast through the entire village. In addition, the funeral procession was one last time past his favorite places.
Second cousin and Kwakelaar in heart and soul Co Plasmeijer (85) Smiles from ear to ear when NH appeals to him. “I’ve known him from childhood […] I think it’s great. This shows that he was really a man of De Kwakel. We sometimes called him ‘the mayor of the Kwakel’.
‘Don’t let the Kwakel abandon’
There are almost no associations in the village where Ben has not been a volunteer. “Ben, thanks for all the great years,” writes the local sports club KDO on their website. There he became leader of the pupil football team in 1961. Since then he could no longer be beaten away from the association. He was in different boards, but also organized binding activities such as the monthly bingo.
Furthermore, Ben was committed to the De Kwakel then & Nu Stichting, the Historical Association of the Dorp. The foundation writes: “His last words to the board:” Don’t let the Kwakel abandon. ” This fully illustrates his involvement with the village he was so proud of […] Ben was interested in everything that went on the Kwakel and Kwakelaars. He was open, driven, honest and active. “
Ben Plasmeijer received a silver link and a royal award for his boundless bet.