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Dedications

1,077 approved dedications. Click a name or record number to open the full memorial page.

Date # Person Dedication
05 May 2008 33489 Gunner Hans Jurgens Van Der Westhuizen
Regiment Potchefstroom University · 1988-03-29
Wessie is oorlede volgens my dagboek op 28/3/1988,Ons onthou jou vriendelike persoonlikheid baie goed.Jy is opgeoffer vir n verlore saak - jammer. PAF Muller(S/Sers)
04 May 2008 30640 Rifleman Gavin John Harvey
1 Parachute Battalion · 1981-06-02
Gav, you are always remembered for your smile, your cartoons, sense of humour and "the pig"!
— Michelle Parsons
02 May 2008 29673 Private Andrew Morris Byrd
South African Medical Corps (Corps) · 1986-08-30
To a great brother and friend we will always miss you and remember you! May you rest in peace.
— Stephan Byrd
30 April 2008 30823 Rifleman David Nicolas Janse Van Rensburg
5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1981-08-27
Dave. I don't think that you had ever lost a fight. I'll never forget that day at Ongiva. You held on for hours, but the medics would not come to assist. I hope that you have found peace and forgiven them. One day I may…
— Norman
27 April 2008 31033 Rifleman Gerhardus Johannes Kemp
1 South African Infantry Battalion · 1980-06-10
In memorial of Gert Kemp who was killed on 10 June 1980,during operation "Smokeshell". There is still a lot of questions and I would like to know more obout the incident and any friends. Contact details:Ampie Kemp: 082…
24 April 2008 29544 Corporal Phillipus Botha
7 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-04-17
Phillip was by 7 SAI, het op 17 April 1984 gesneuwel. Moontlik saam met CR Dippenaar. Weet iemand dalk iets van die voorval? Onder Brig AJM Joubert by sektor 10 Oshakati. Marietha (Suster)
23 April 2008 30756 Rifleman John Mark Howes
4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1987-11-11
John was a friend i had known him since primary school in woodstock Cape town .He was in 8sai and then 4sai.He died in angola a few metres away from me .He died instantly on 11 November 1987.i always think of him and th…
17 April 2008 29544 Corporal Phillipus Botha
7 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-04-17
Jy was en sal altyd my boetie bly. Ek sal jou nooit vergeet.
— Marietha Moolman
14 April 2008 31116 Petty Officer Evert Koen
SAS President Kruger · 1982-02-18
Ewert Koen and I served in the SAN at the same time. He on frigates and I on Submarines. Although we did not see much of each other we were good friends. Ewert was married to Gerda. They had one child. Gerda and I went…
— Eugene Erasmus
11 April 2008 30442 Lieutenant Albert Garrett Frisby
2 Squadron · 1951-06-22
Hello "daddy" Bill, thank you for your courage. I want you to know that your loving wife, Thelma, never stopped loving you. After you were gone, I was born as a sister to your daughters, Wenda and Dawn, and I thank you…
— Priscilla Shearer
05 April 2008 30155 Commandant Johann Christiaan Du Randt
4 Artillery Regiment · 1987-09-03
Cmdt Du Randt was commanding officer of 1 Medium Battery (my battery for basics). He was not an egoscentric disciplinarian as many commanding officers were. I remember we had a day pass to go to Potch dam after basics (…
— Panicco
05 April 2008 29442 Gunner Sean Rene Biet
4 Artillery Regiment · 1987-10-16
I remember Biet, I was in second phase training with him in 4 Locating Battery at 10 Artillery Brigade Potchefstroom. He was a driver and from what i remember hearing, he he was killed in a buffel accident on the border.
— Brian Panicco
03 April 2008 32721 Corporal Johannes Hendrik Roets
4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-23
Johan Roets. Een van my beste friende tydens die oorlog in Angola. Hy kom van Thabazimbi af, het daar groot geword en is daar begrawe. Dit wat met jou gebeur het was die wil van GOD en al het ons nie saam gestem met die…
03 April 2008 32721 Corporal Johannes Hendrik Roets
4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-23
Joahn Roets. Een van my beste friende tydens die oorlog in Angola. Hy kom van Thabazimbi af, het daar groot geword en is daar begrawe. Dit wat met jou gebeur het was die wil van GOD en al het ons nie saam gestem met die…
31 March 2008 32457 Second Lieutenant Markus Wynand Pearson
7 South African Infantry Battalion · 1985-06-06
Wynand en ek was saam op skool Hoerskool Wagpos tot in 1980.Daarvandaan is hy na die Landbouskool op Morgenson waar hy gematrikuleer het in 1982.Sy ouer was boere net buitekant Brits gewees waar ek hom gereeld op naweke…
31 March 2008 29544 Corporal Phillipus Botha
7 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-04-17
My brother P Botha.
— Marietha Moolman
31 March 2008 29544 Corporal Phillipus Botha
7 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-04-17
My brother Phillip Botha Marietha Moolman
31 March 2008 29544 Corporal Phillipus Botha
7 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-04-17
My brother Phillip Botha.
— Marietha Moolman
28 March 2008 33395 Corporal Leon Van Buisbergen
6 South African Infantry Battalion · 1985-02-17
Never ever forgotten, a dearly loved brother.
— Belinda
26 March 2008 32571 Rifleman Johannes Lodewicus Pretorius
4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-04
Wicus, ons dink nog steeds aan jou en jou familie. Die mense wat Cuvelai saam met jou beleef het sal jou nie vergeet nie.
— Renier vd Merwe
25 March 2008 29535 Rifleman Johannes Jesajus Botha
South African Commandos · 1977-01-17
In loving memory of my uncle who passed away when I was 2 years old & 6 days before the birth of my sister. Although we never really knew you, we heard a lot of stories through family & friends.
— RIP Jacques Botha
21 March 2008 29804 Candidate Officer Stephanus Francois Stephan Coetzee
South African Engineer Corps (Corps) · 1981-11-05
I never knew CO Coetzee but was close behind him when he died in the afternoon on a warm day in November 1981. We were busy cleaning up bunkers in Chetequera South Angola, the location of the main battle of Ops Daisy. C…
— Wim Botha
19 March 2008 1271 Lance Corporal Andries Basson
Cape Corps · 1917-01-03
A great soldier and friend who was devoted to his duty and his dog, Rinty.
— Duncan Mattushek
19 March 2008 32664 Gunner Christo Retief
4 Field Regiment · 1975-11-14
A son and a Gunner that his parents and family could be proud of. "At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them" Duncan Mattushek
18 March 2008 19508 Private Nicolaas Jacobus Otto
Field Force Battalion · 1941-08-04
Graham Maxfield King Born 21 Dec 1876 Killed in Action at Witklip 7 Jul 1900 Rank: Trooper Serial No: 8 Regiment Force: Imperial Light Horse Alastair Honeybun
18 March 2008 30561 Rifleman Pietir Henrich Groenewald
1 South African Infantry Battalion · 1988-02-14
Hi, I was the driver of 22C, that was shot out on Feb 1987 in Operation Hooper. Pietie was an excellent person, and I have very good memories with them as a team. He will stay in my memories, together with his nephew An…
— Hein Hein Groenewald
13 March 2008 32567 Trooper Johann Pretorius
1 Special Service Battalion · 1986-05-28
J Pretorius was killed when an Eland armoured car detonated a landmine during counter-insurgency operations near Ruacana. Gone, yet not forgotten.
— Garth Benneyworth
10 March 2008 31218 Second Lieutenant Duncan Frederick Lahner
32 (Buffalo) Battalion · 1981-06-08
A True gentle giant. Fond memories of Infantry School.Think of you often my friend.
— Derick Levy
10 March 2008 31531 Rifleman Jan Hendrik Malan
South African Commandos · 1976-10-25
I was in the Vickers Platoon. That ambush was laid for us. Malan was a friendly young man who I remembered as being a "really nice guy". We were all shocked and upset by his death. I wish that his nation had recognised…
— Roger Smith
08 March 2008 32362 Candidate Officer Hendrik Oswald Meyer Odendaal
South African Air Force (Corps) · 1971-09-21
contact update Andre Odendaal
04 March 2008 31984 Major Barry Leonard Moody
8 Squadron · 1977-08-17
I knew you when I was young, you were my mother's cousin, I can remember many happy memories of your visits to us with your kids, I still think of you often Tanya Freeguard
03 March 2008 31247 Major Anthony Dennis Michael Lawrenson
South African Air Force (Corps) · 1962-03-12
Major Anthony (Tony) Lawrenson was my father. He was a thorough gentleman and a dedicated and well respected pilot. Unfortunately, he died all too early at the age of 42 leaving a great void in the lives of those who kn…
— Janet Lawrenson
02 March 2008 43696 Burgher Nienhuis
Heidelberg Commando · 1900-01-06
Hierdie 32 jarige man van die Nedelandse korps het sy lewe vir ons en sy land SA, op Platrand afgele. Mag ons nooit dit vergeet nie.!!!
— Dirk Schellingerhout
26 February 2008 30405 Private Gert Petrus Gerber
South African Air Force (Corps) · 1980-02-11
GERTJIE. JY WAS N WARE BROERTJIE AL WAS JY MAAR EEN MAAND JONGER. EK MIS JOU AL DIE JARE EN MY KINDERS IS KORT N GOEIE OOM. DANKIE VIR JOU OPOFFERING. DIT WAS NIE VERNIET NIE.
— John
08 February 2008 1845 Second Lieutenant Ian McGowan Bisset
8th South African Infantry · 1917-02-13
I had the privilege to be the chef briefly at Oshivelo when it was still a SWASPES camp my name is Peter Welgemoed and was a Corp at the time the year was 1981-1982 I was known as Cheffie and SWASPES presented me with t…
08 February 2008 30114 Second Lieutenant Owen John Doyle
12 Squadron · 1979-03-14
To Owen, my big brother. You were my hero and I often wonder how your life would have turned out, you would have been 50 years old this year. I still miss you. You said in your last letter that if anything happened to y…
29 January 2008 33893 Petty Officer Coenraad Johannes Wium
SAS President Kruger · 1982-02-18
In loving memory of my cousin with whom I spent many happy hours playing as a child. We served, but you paid the highest price. You died in the sea that you loved so dearly. I will always remember you.
— Keith Atwell
27 January 2008 31034 Leading Seaman Hendrik Jacobus Kemp
South African Navy (Corps) · 1983-01-22
To Henkie, we will love you always and carry you close to our hearts. Missed by your sisters and mum. Kia Hawes(Kemp)
26 January 2008 31187 Captain Sarel Jacobus Kruger
5 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1984-02-08
Sarel, nag ou grote !!! Ek onthou ons dae saam in 32 - 1978 Martin Venter
24 January 2008 29722 Corporal Peter Andrew Chapman
8 South African Infantry Battalion · 1981-10-20
Peter and I were childhood friends in PE and rode bikes, played soccer in the park and the rest. Frequent visitor to his house in Cape Rd. He was the youngest brother of Roland & Mark. I now live in Australia but manged…
— Duncan Goldsmith