Readers may remember that in August 2007, I had the sad task of posting about the death of former Hammers striker Jeroen Boere. I thought you’d like to know that his wife Ann has posted on the thread. Here’s what she said…
This is the first time I have seen these comments even after looking in site every week for the last 19 months. Thank you to everyone for all the kind words and support following Jeroen’s death. Regards to all, Ann Boere (Jeroen’s wife)
I have emailed Ann to tell her I am posting her words here, so do feel free to add an appreciation of Jeroen in the comments. I am sure she will take great comfort from your words.
Well i’ve only started supporting Westham late last year, so honestly off the bat i can say i don’t know who Jeroen is. But he seems like a true Hammer if his wife is still dedicated and caring about the club. It was very gracious of you to post here with regards to the members here Ann, and for that I (and we) thank you. I wish you the best for now and the future.
it is a great comfort to know that there is so much support out there, apart from the odd, excuse my language, (areshole comment) 99% of people have been fantasic and that is something i will never forget aswell as the rest of our family and i thank you all for that. best regards to all of you, ann boere.
A GOOD PLAYER AND A GOOD PERSON MISSED BY ALL WHO REMEMBER HIM AT WEST HAM
you won’t mind if I put this in dutch would you ian?
ann, ik hoop dat jij en je gezin/familie kracht en moed kunnen putten uit deze tragische dag.
God hebben jeroens ziel, het beste en sterkte.
arjan
Always gave 100% for the club – great player, missed by all
Rest in Peace Jeroen… always gave his all in claret and blue, can never ask for more than that..up there in hammers heaven, sure you, bobby moore, john lyall etc are all having a good drink!!
i hope these comments offer some consolation to the boere family,i can only wish them happier times in the future.much love from one family to another
How can I forget his great diving header against Spurs….I always thought he was a good player, Cottee played off him so well. Anyone who scores against Spurs is always remembered….RIP
rest in peace ,i was proud to see you in the claret and blue.god bless
Rip Jeroen,long time no see Anne, hope you and family are well.Regards Mark
Always remember him as a whole hearted player and good professinal and wish the best for all his family. RIP Jeoren.
RIP JB, a top player alway’s gave us his best, anne good luck to you and your family for the future.
Jeroen Boere 6te ostane vinagi edin ot nas blagodarim ti s po4it ot vsi4ki fenove na west ham
A man who’s life echoed his west ham career… for me, both were far too short lived. A tragic loss of life at 39 years young, I hope he’s found sanctuary with the footballing academia in the sky.
Anne, good luck to you and your family for the future.. JB, RIP.
RIP and best wishes to Jeroen’s family.
I will always remember Jeroen’s best game in a Hammers shirt, versus Leeds Utd at Elland Road. When he came on as a substitute we were losing 2-0 and the three points were as good as gone. However, a display of awesome ariel power saw two towering headers earn us a very unlikely 2-2 draw.
A fanastic performance from a centre forward who was as good in the air as anyone I have seen. Us Hammers fans rally partied on the way home after that match, courtsey of Jeroen Boere. Thank you for the great memory.
Iain, with your new video capacity on this site, it would be a fitting tribute to Jeroen to post some clips of his West Ham goals. I do not know if it is possible, but it is just a thought.
Hi Ann
I never saw Jereon play in real life, living here in Johannesburg, but I saw him often on TV – a real grafter, who gave everything – surely, one of the best qualities in life is to have given one’s best every time. He seemed just that type of person.
God Bless
Greg Faasen
Jeroen Boere What a Player
i Never felt he was really given a good Run of Games at West Ham But when he did Play the Opp defenders Knew they were in for a Tough Afternoon
i Don't Know if Jeroen has any Kids but if he Does & they are Reading This YOUR DAD WAS ONE HELL OF A FOOTBALLER
jeroen has 3 children, thanks for that ,i will make sure they see all the kind words people have written
regards Ann Boere