In Memoriam

"A human being can achieve the impossible if he plays the instrument of willpower and listens to the melody of the heart."
"Het is een wonder waartoe een mens in staat kan zijn als hij het klavier van wilskracht bespeelt en de melodie van het hart beluistert."

JW's Memorial Service
On Thursday, August 18th, 2005, over 900 people gathered at St. Martin of Tours Parish in San Jose to celebrate JW's life. No amount of words can adequately capture the emotions and spirit of the night -- the appreciation of the Knapen family for the support of friends, family, and community; the joys and laughter brought from memories of JW; or the sorrow of having lost such a wonderful person. Nevertheless, we invite you to share in some of the words spoken on that special night: