In memory of Reidar Tryggestad ❤️ Atlanterhavsparken has a long history. Work was underway on a facility at Tueneset long before the doors opened in 1998. One of the many who contributed financially, Reidar Tryggestad, has now passed away. He was 93 years old. Roger Engvik (pictured), is the chairman of our foundation. He has been one of the enthusiasts who has contributed to Atlanterhavsparken over several decades. Roger has no doubt about Tryggestad's important role for Atlanterhavsparken He particularly remembers a conversation with Tryggestad back in the mid-90s as being crucial for Atlanterhavsparken was even possible to realize. - We were missing 1.4 million kroner to start the construction. An enormous sum! We were quite depressed and despairing, as we did not think we would be able to do this. We had registered that Reidar Tryggestad was a man with a big wallet and an equally big heart for Ålesund. He lived in Boston. This meant that I had to call at night Norwegian time. I told him honestly about the desperate situation we were in. He immediately said that he would contribute with what we were missing. When daylight came, I met the project group. A bunch of people who were hanging their heads, as they were convinced that we would not get the go-ahead to go ahead. I held them on the torture bench for a while, before I told them: Relax! It's okay! Reidar Tryggestad has come in with what we need! The cheers broke out! Roger says that this is not the only time Tryggestad has contributed. In addition to the 1.4 million kroner that was injected into the equity in the nineties, Tryggestad has contributed several times with millions, most recently during the crisis in connection with the pandemic. - Reidar was very concerned about the well-being of Atlanterhavsparkend. He often visited Tueneset when he was in Ålesund. Atlanterhavsparken sends our warmest condolences to the family and other relatives, and at the same time a big thank you for the contributions to Atlanterhavsparken ❤️
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