The van Romondt Family Tree West Indian Branch Research Project is very happy that we have many special contacts who support our research and one of them is mrs. Olga Buckley Poet & Writer living on the island of Aruba.
Olga Buckley retired school teacher, married to Frank Zaandam and mother of 3 children grew up in a big family consisting of 11 children with a wonderful family feeling were knowing your family heritage and roots was considered an important aspect within the family.
This weekend Olga will launch her second book on Poetry titled " Sin Mira Patras" which means Don't Look Back.
The book is dedicated to Olga's mother and focuses on traditions they as a family celebrated every year. Olga hopes that this book where she shares their family traditions will bring memories, happiness and refugee to everyone.
This Saturday October 11, 2008 Olga will be present at the bookstore Van Dorp located in Dakota from 11.00-1.00 p.m. where she will present her new book " Sin Wak Patras" and speak about her work and experiences and hope everyone will enjoy.
Visit Olga's website at:
http://www.olgabuckley.com/index.htm
Olga supports our research and said to Malaki at the After Reunion in Aruba October 5, 2008 " With all your enthusiasm you have no idea of the wonderful job your doing by gathering everyone together and doing this research. One day you will realize this or so will the future generations to come, your children and their children. This research is so amazing"
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