The path was made by Pepijn’s friends and family and opened by the mayor in 2021. The aim was to turn a negative place into something beautiful. The destruction comes at an especially unpleasant time. An artistic ritual is organized on November 1. Visitors can then reflect on a loved one who has died. “It means that we have to redouble our attention to the preparations, because we obviously cannot leave this alone,” says Gaston.
The North District calls the destruction extremely sad and says it will work with Pepijn’s parents to see how the route can be restored. Gaston has now reported the matter to the police. And finally, he has a message for the perpetrators. “Be a constructive force and not a destructive force.”