FireRooster

Roel Bazuin is a dedicated genealogist and researcher with a focus on the rich history of the Eur-Asian branches of the Bastiaans family. Since 1990, Roel has passionately documented and shared insights through stories, articles, and extensive genealogical research, particularly emphasizing the 122(NEI) Squadron's legacy and its historical context during the 1946-1950 period. His website serves as a comprehensive repository, making a wealth of documents and research readily available to the public, all licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC 4.0 for non-commercial use.

Utilizing a static site built with Asciidoc and Jbake, Roel's platform emphasizes speed, efficiency, and accessibility, showcasing an archive that includes photos from the squadron and detailed family trees. With a background in social cultural work and software development, he combines these skills to enhance his research projects. Additionally, Roel actively engages with the community through various platforms, inviting collaboration and sharing knowledge on genealogy, history, and the unique stories of those who've shaped the past.