Wij mochten reeds vele honderden reacties van fans uit de hele wereld ontvangen op het plotselinge overlijden van onze voorzitter Peter Verbruggen. Wij willen iedereen danken voor de vele blijken van steun in deze moeilijke tijd.

Hieronder enkele reacties van muzikanten die de afgelopen jaren met ElvisMatters hebben gewerkt en die nauwe banden onderhielden met Peter

It is with complete disbelief and heartbreak I write this note yet again. A good friend, great father and music lover, and President of the Belgian Elvis Fan Club, 'Elvis Matters', Peter Verbruggen has suddenly passed from a short aggressive illness. Our deepest condolences and love go out to Sonja and his entire family. Yet another sad day in Elvis world. Paul Leim

Let's all pray 4 the Vb Family...Peter was a great promoter,Mgr.,...and most of all Friend-the original cast tour in 2007 would NOT have happened with out his involvement!! Joe Moscheo

It’s with our deepest sorrow that we send this note of sympathy to you.Peter often spoke of you guys, expressing his love and devotion for you.We cannot find words that explain our grief.Peter was a dear friend to us and our family for many, many years and always showed love and kindness to our children and grandchildren.He was a brilliant man, so creative, and an all-around great guy.We will truly miss him and never forget him, and we’ll see him again in Heaven.GOD BLESS YOU ALL! James and Louise Burton

My friend from Belgium, Peter Verbruggen, died this morning about from the flu. He was the driving force behind Elvismatters in Belgium and sponsored several concerts for us for many years. He went into the hospital two days ago, developed an infection in the hospital and his vital organs shut down from it. This should not have happened. He was only 48. Please pray for his family.Terry Blackwood

Hierbij willen wij van ons medeleven getuigen met het onverwacht en veel te vroeg overlijden van Peter.Een onmisbaar, gedreven, enthousiaste en gerespecteerde man, die we gaan missen!Heel veel kracht en sterkte toegewenst!Een warme groet van Laura en Lee Towers

Later vandaag zullen wij verdere details bekend maken over het afscheid van Peter.