The people of Kapellen are very shocked by the sudden death of Glenn De Gendt. Many of them sympathized with the singer, who received an incredible amount of attention and fans in the 1990s with Get Ready. Glenn moved from his hometown during Get Ready’s peak years, but returned regularly to visit his parents.
Due to the bond with his native village, the municipal council of Kapelle decided to open a funeral register. So that anyone who wants can leave a message for Glenn, his parents, or family.
The funeral register is located at the town hall of Kapelle-op-den-Bos and you can sign it during opening hours. You can find this on the municipality’s website.
**Interviewee 1:** Jeroen Van Mechelen, a longtime friend of Glenn De Gendt
**Interviewee 2:** Ann Van Camp, a resident of Kapellen
**Interviewer:** Can you tell us about what it was like for you to hear about Glenn De Gendt’s sudden passing?
**Jeroen:** It was incredibly shocking, to be honest. Glenn and I were close friends since our school days. We traveled together, played music together, and shared many great memories. His talent was undeniable and it was heartbreaking to learn of his passing at such a young age.
**Ann:** I remember when Get Ready became popular in the 90s. Everyone was talking about it, and Glenn’s face was plastered everywhere. It was exciting for us, but also bittersweet knowing that he had moved away from Kapellen. It seems like this small town couldn’t contain all his success.
**Interviewer:** What do you think about the municipal council’s decision to open a funeral register for Glenn?
**Jeroen:** I think it’s a lovely tribute to Glenn and his family. He always kept close ties to his hometown despite his success, and the fact that they are doing this shows how much they valued him as a part of their community.
**Ann:** I completely agree. It’s nice to see the town recognizing his impact, especially since he continued to visit regularly even after moving away. The funeral register is a beautiful way for people to express their condolences and memories of Glenn.
**Interviewer:** For those who might want to sign the funeral register, can you tell us where it’s located?
**Ann:** Yes, absolutely. The register is located at the town hall of Kapelle-op-den-Bos during their opening hours. You can find the exact address and times on their website.
**Interviewer:** What impact do you think Glenn’s death will have on the town of Kapellen?
**Jeroen:** I think it will be felt deeply. He was certainly an inspiration to many of the younger generations who grew up
