Today was the funeral of Mr. R. Knipper, one of the three volunteer firefighters who died last Sunday when the Koningkerk burned down.

I was at the Grote Markt (went to get a haircut after lunch) and there were many people gathered. A lot of busses too, many firefighter crews came from all over the country.

It was the first time ever that firefighters died in action in Haarlem. Two of my collegues also work for the volunteer firebrigade.