Fans say goodbye to Arno in AB . concert temple

On the facade of the AB hangs a large canvas with an image of a winking Arno with the caption “Merci god damn”. The family of the Belgian singer wanted the fans to say goodbye one last time to the artist who is loved from Brussels to Ostend and far beyond. “It was necessary and we are obliged to say goodbye to him. After his death we laid flowers at his door and we signed the mourning register in Brussels and in Ostend. It is really necessary for the fans to still to give a final greeting,” fan Milo Schots told the Belga news agency.

In the entrance hall of the Ancienne Belgique is a mourning register in which the fans can write down their feelings. On a table are two photos of a younger and older Arno and his urn. A colorful example, just like the person Arno and his rich career. “He deserves that we still pay tribute to him. He was someone who was normal and spontaneous. He was our neighbor and we often passed him in the Sint-Katelijnewijk. We will miss his look, his silhouette”, Schots realizes.

strewn at sea

Arno also let it be known before his death that he wanted to be dispersed close to his Ostend and at sea. After today he will move to Ostend for the last time. A date has not been disclosed. Arno’s family and friends choose to keep everything sober and serene.

Later in June a new album will be released posthumously by one of the biggest rock artists in our country.