I'm from Belgium, just like Pieter, and a former colleague of mine worked with him and knows him well.

I didn't want to read its previous blog post when I saw the title on HN. Then that former colleague posted it on Facebook, and I told myself the title was about Pieter himself.

The father of my girlfriend died from cancer a few months ago. When I met him three years ago he was fine.

Not sure if it is a good idea to read this post if you're too close to depression but it is actually almost playful.

"Internet hugs..."