RIP Art Bell, 1 CACR

[Barry Churcher]

Hanno, I am very sorry for the loss of your good friend Art. I had the good fortune of meeting him once and he was a true gentleman. When you brought him to the garage this photo was taken and you kindly sent it to me. It was a very memorable afternoon going to lunch with Art and Herb. Two great men! It is a bit of a heartbreaker when you consider how close your planned trip to Canada was to visit Art. My sincere condolences to his family and especially to you, his Dutch buddy.
Barry

[Alex van de Wetering]

Oh no....

I never met Art, but I am happy that I have been able to put a smile on his face with a small scalemodel, last year. A small thing in return for great actions in our country!

Hanno, gecondoleerd.



Rest in peace, Art.

Alex

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

I never met Art, but I am happy that I have been able to put a smile on his face with a small scalemodel, last year. A small thing in return for great actions in our country!

Alex,

Your unsurpassed abilities to build a scale model were a source of amazement and huge enjoyment during what has proved a little over Art's last year with us.

Thanks again, you made an old veteran very happy!

Hanno

P.S.: thanks for the condolences

[Hanno Spoelstra]

One year ago today, Art Bell was brought to his final resting place. In his remembrance, I would like to share with you my adaptation of the poem “No Present without Past” by T. Grobben, which was read by a family member at his funeral:

Hunger, cold and frightening times
The Dutch minds are still yet fresh
There came the Men of Maple Leaf in battle dress
In heavy tanks and heavy trucks
In Kangaroos and ducks
With much love in our eyes
A memory that never dies
And tears from old and young
That bonded us for very long
Food from heaven in highest need
White bread, chocolate and corned beef
May 5, 1945 a day we never forget
A date in Dutch history was set
64 Years later and memories are fading
Soldiers then – Veterans now
Lest we forget is our vow

Today Holland bids farewell! to yet another “Kangaroo”.
All I can say is goodbye! to a good friend.

Rust in vrede, Art!