Tears flow on Waterlooplein. Market merchant Fred Oosting (75) has been on the market for exactly sixty years this Saturday, if he is totally surprised by friends, family and fellow market people. With tearing eyes they see how he is distinguished with the hero pin of the municipality of Amsterdam. “Attenooie, how beautiful! If someone deserves this, it is Fred. An icon!” Says someone.
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Fred (75) has been on Waterlooplein for sixty years: ‘He is someone who makes something special with attention and a listening ear’
Bytaketonews
Jun 7, 2025