15/07/2024
The kids of Peter R. de Vries are happy with the monument that was unveiled on Monday in reminiscence of their father. “We’re satisfied that the monument would have crammed him with delight too,” daughter Kelly de Vries stated in a speech.
“My coronary heart aches, from disappointment, however largely from delight. He was actually considered one of a form,” she concluded. “I hope it makes individuals suppose,” stated her brother Royce de Vries.
The monument for De Vries was made by artist Rini Hurkmans and is named Tegen alle stroom in. The 2 bronze palms are positioned on the Leidseplein, the place the RTL Boulevard studio was. “We could not want for a extra stunning location,” Kelly stated about it. The art work displays De Vries’ philosophy and his battle for individuals who wanted assist and towards injustice. The statue accommodates De Vries’ guidelines of life in 41 languages.
