Five Brothers and a War

Leendert van Pelt (1887-1947)

Immediately after Leendert’s death, his

managers and coworkers placed two notices in the newspaper, both announcing the loss, and acknowledging their respect of the man.

translation

With deep regret we hereby give notice, that at the age of 60 years, after a short illness we lost Mr. L. VAN PELT Who was our company’s head of sales. In him we lose a knowledgeable and highly valued employee who devoted 35 years of heart and soul in his work for us. His memory we will always keep in high esteem. Management BRUYNZEEL FLOORING FACTORY, INC. Zaandam Herewith we announce the death of our esteemed boss, the honorable Mr. L. VAN PELT Who was the head of sales of Bruynzeel’s Flooring Factory, Inc., in Zaandam His sudden departure has affected us deeply and we will always hold his memory in high esteem. Sales Representatives of BRUYNZEEL FLOORING FACTORY, INC.

van Pelt

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