Poetic Obituaries: Bryan [Claessen]'s letters were always

beautifully written, in calligraphic handwriting. He penned poems to illustrate a point in his letters. He had an amazing talent for poetry. It was a pleasure to receive his letters, always written with sincerity and style.

Bryan was fiercely loyal to his old school, Wesley College.

from The Sunday Times: A fine a man as he was a player

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