“We often did not agree, but I mainly remember a driven and moving man who stood for his business and put a lot of time and love in it,” responds Mayor Femke Halsema on Instagram.

“We regret the death of Michel Reijinga and wishing family, friends and acquaintances a lot of strength in the coming period,” said Samen voor Nederland on Facebook.

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