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Dedications

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

Date # Person Dedication
24 January 2008 33824 Lance Corporal Andre Christiaan Weideman
6 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-12-31
Wel dit is nou bykans 26 jaar gelede wat Andre dood is in 'n oorlog wat grotendeels ( gerieflik ) vergete is, behalwe vir die wat daar geveg het, alhoewel dit Suid- Afrika se langste oorlog ooit was.. Dit was 'n wonderl…
20 January 2008 33824 Lance Corporal Andre Christiaan Weideman
6 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-12-31
My naam is Morne Weideman jongste broer van Andre Weideman. Wil net baie baie dankie se vir al die mooi "dedications". Andre sou vandag sy 46ste vejaarsdag gevier het. Ek en my familie het vandag die geleentheid gehad d…
— Morne Weideman
19 January 2008 152 Signaller Jacobus Johannes Nikolaas Adams
South African Corps of Signals (Corps) · 1941-12-31
Reggie, an old school and army mate.......lost touch so many years ago, often think about the rugby we played together, the friends we had and lost. I'm priviledged to be able to call myself a friend of yours.
— Pete Gottgens
12 January 2008 33802 Rifleman Leslie George Wasas
2 Transvaal Scottish · 1984-06-20
Les, You were a great friend. You didnt deserve what happened. It was a tragic loss. Our group of friends was never the same without you. Rest in Peace.
— Kevin Whitaker
01 January 2008 9755 Rifleman Cornelius Rudolf Herbst
South African Mounted Rifles · 1918-10-17
in memory of my great uncle pte stephen chapple of the 9th lancers,he gave up his life like so many young men did who died fighting for his country and the freedom of others,''LEST WE FORGET'' your great niece aileen
01 January 2008 32576 Rifleman Shawn Pretorius
4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1983-12-27
SO SAD THAT HIS LIFE WAS CUT SHORT SO YOUNG, BUT WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM.
— SEAN RIP Terrance De Wet
31 December 2007 33679 Rifleman Daniel Stephanus Venter
1 Parachute Battalion · 1984-04-07
2604 Pte J.R. Wells served with the 2nd Bn, Scots Guards and died of disease on 6 June 1900 at Senekal. He was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal with clasps "Cape Colony" and "Orange Free State." As long as I have…
— Mayes
27 December 2007 33248 Sergeant Coenraad Jacobus Theron
32 (Buffalo) Battalion · 1978-06-06
I was there when Cobus and the other 17 were hit by own forces. I helped to carry Cobus back about 5 km where the Pumas came to pick them up. That was when I saw him the last time. Cobus you and all the others were grea…
— Gerhard Blom
23 December 2007 30716 Private Raymond Frederick Hildebrandt
Special Forces · 1984-01-06
In deepest sympathy for a live cut short so young in a war which brought so much sorrow and pain. Thank you for giving your life.
— Andre and Marietjie Hildebrandt
15 December 2007 13151 Private Daniel Leach
Cape Corps · 1943-11-29
he is my g uncle, fought for what he thought was right and died doing it without a bullet. five doctors said he was fit action.three days later he was dead.left two daughters and wife. k v wearden [nee.evans]
08 December 2007 33393 Rifleman Daniel Gerhardus Van Brakel
1 South African Infantry Battalion · 1979-07-02
Gerrit van Brakel was my driver, just a regular white South African dude, conscripted into the army, he was just a young teenager, and he ended up dying for nothing. My heart goes out to his parents. When his buddies we…
— Francois van Wyk
06 December 2007 33579 Rifleman Dirk Willem Van Rooyen
1 Parachute Battalion · 1987-10-31
I don't really know what to write. Don't really know, why I'm writing. Went onto google, typed in Angola Ops Firewood and got to this site. Dirk was my big brother. Me my sister, dad and mom went to Bloemfontein on 9 No…
— Louisa
04 December 2007 33441 Staff Sergeant Michael Johannes Van Der Linde
5 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1980-02-17
To my dad, "You will never be forgotten'' Michael van der linde
01 December 2007 33929 Trooper Herman Ziemkendorf
South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1987-10-20
Herman Ziemkendorf. Geliefde seun van Charles en Helena Ziemkendorf en broer van Petro, Renate, Emsie, Belinda en Gawie. Die leemte sal nooit gevul kan word nie.
— Gesin Ziemkendorf
30 November 2007 30546 Lance Bombardier Hendrik Abraham Johannes Grobler
4 Field Regiment · 1981-08-25
I served with Lance Bombardier Grobler during National Service Jan 1980 to Dec 1981. We were in 41 battery at 4 Field Regiment in Potchefstroom and we had completed parachute training at 1 Para Batallion at the end of 1…
— Neville Beeton
27 November 2007 32507 Sergeant Michiel George Pienaar
Pretoria Regiment · 1987-11-29
Sgt.Pine Pienaar was my Cpl. during basic training at School of Armour.He tried his best to be a typical hard ass bastard,but he failed.Troop 5 were very fortuanate to have had such a fair Cpl.,compared to the other tyr…
20 November 2007 29755 Lieutenant Keith Claassen
Pretoria Regiment · 1983-12-18
Keith, nagte saam onder die sterre, saam n waterbottel deel, saam lag, saam verlang na mense ver van ons... en nou mis ek jou my vriend. Jy was n ROTS in die laaste geveg, dit is ongelooflik wat jy vermag het teen die o…
— Chris Lotter
19 November 2007 29700 Corporal Harry Carstens
1 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1989-04-04
Herman, dit is soveel jare en ek mis jou verskriklik baie. Jy is in die week van "vrede" wat toe uitgedraai het in 'n week van die grootste bloedvergieting in die geskiedenis, jou lewe vir jou land gegee. Jy was my best…
— Suzie
04 November 2007 30640 Rifleman Gavin John Harvey
1 Parachute Battalion · 1981-06-02
R.I.P. Gavin. They shall not grow old nor the years condemn, for at the going down of the sun and in the morning, we WILL remember them. Owen Croft (Instr @ 1 Para Bn, B Coy 1979)
03 November 2007 30718 Second Lieutenant Adriaan Hodgson Hind
61 Mechanised Battalion Group · 1987-10-03
Adrian - slept in same bungalow with you during JL's, drank beer with you and was newly arrived in Angola the day you were killed... Gone, but never forgotten - you gave the ultimate sacrifice!
— Paul Gladwin
03 November 2007 30640 Rifleman Gavin John Harvey
1 Parachute Battalion · 1981-06-02
Gavin ... rest in Peace and may it be known that we will never forget ... Ex Alto Vincimus!
— Norbert Fuhr
30 October 2007 31337 Lance Corporal Raymond Mark Light
1 Parachute Battalion · 1987-10-31
Its 20 years to the date that we lost you boys ... u have lived in our hearts and minds since then and will be remembered for as long as we all still live ... One day we will all rendevous at the big DZ in the sky ... R…
— Norbert Fuhr
25 October 2007 33163 Sergeant Ian Suttill
5 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1981-01-30
Even though its been a long while both you and i will know that when we do meet again there will be a stir in the heaven's and an eternity will be spent on catching up. Love always David
— David Suttill (son)
25 October 2007 29353 Rifleman Johannes Petrus Barnard
1 South African Infantry Battalion · 1988-01-19
Hannes was fuller than life and liked by everyone in the platoon, I regret that I couldn't help him just one more time as I was his medic. Russell "GV" Jones
23 October 2007 33891 Second Lieutenant Kevin Roy Winterbottom
4 Squadron · 1976-06-09
Kevin, I remember you as a young man, and you shall never grow old in my eyes.
— Thomas Coates
14 October 2007 11271 Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class Herbert Johnson
Royal Navy · 1941-12-19
I would like to say after a very long search I have found the man who I am very pleased to call my Great, Great Grandfather Walter William Deeks. Who left to fight the war in South Africa. He left England leaving his wi…
— Thankyou Jacqueline Teresa Elizabeth Say
09 October 2007 30909 Rifleman Hendrik Kasper Jordaan
South West African Territory Force (Corps) · 1981-04-03
I remember that fateful Friday your horse stepped on the mine. I also remember you clasping my hand those last moments. You are not forgotten. Arno Hauptfleisch (Sgt Haupy)
07 October 2007 32992 Trooper Gideon Johannes Smit
South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1978-08-23
He sold his Bike for a tombstone for his mother. This was the person he was and will be remembered for always!
— Christel
03 October 2007 150 Lieutenant John Eustace Adams
Royal Natal Carbineers · 1944-10-21
Always on my mind. It was a honour knowing you. May you rest in peace.
— Albert van Niekerk
01 October 2007 30009 Second Lieutenant Arthur Eduard De Villiers
3 South African Infantry Battalion · 1980-12-12
"Div" a close friend of mine who will forever be remembered for his great beaming smile, energetic approach to getting the job done, friendly and honest nature. Fondest memories, we worked hard but laughed often! Thank…
— LANCE HOUGHTON
30 September 2007 33796 Staff Sergeant David John Ward
101 Battalion · 1984-03-11
Iwas at school with Dave and had a beer with him in Ombalantu in 1980. I think about him often. sm
25 September 2007 33257 Corporal Johannes Christiaan Theunissen
7 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-06-23
I'll never forget Piesang. He was an awesome friend to everyone. And a true leader. Always smiling, always joking, always full of advise. He was a rare gem in the rough. Time has marched on an the memory has become slig…
21 September 2007 32210 Captain Johan Nel
South African Medical Health Service · 1998-09-22
Heroes will never be forgotten and I will love you forever.
— Erika Scholtz
18 September 2007 30785 Rifleman Kim Inglis
Infantry School · 1984-02-18
Kim was a wonderful friend . He was well liked and respected by his platoon. Infrantry School, Hotel Company. marc
16 September 2007 13699 Driver Samuel Harry Livingstone
South African Service Corps (Corps) · 1918-10-08
I send my love to the grandfather I never I never met.
— John Carter Fidkin
12 September 2007 30709 Rifleman Hendrik Andre (Alie) Heyns
4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-04
Het jou nie so goed geken nie maar ons was in dieselfed kompanie maar in verskillende peletons . Als was verkeerd in daardie tyd , ons lewens drasties verander deur n sinnelose oorlog . Net soos die monument voor 4 SAI…
08 September 2007 43996 Burgher Cornelius Lourens Vermaas
Smuts Commando · 1901-10-03
Hierdie jong held sterf op sy 21st verjaarsdag.Hy het die bitter koue van die Stormberge oorleef om as held in die Ooskaap te sterf. MAG SY GEDAGTENIS VOOORTLEEF>>>> Dirk Schellingerhout
06 September 2007 21242 Private Ernest Albert Reed
1st South African Infantry · 1916-05-27
Born London 1876, the only son of George Alfred Mawby a coachman, and Emily Jane Mawby A Cadwallader
30 August 2007 30510 Corporal Paulus Gouws
Cape Corps · 1984-11-14
We did JL's together at SACC 1982 - course no. 8227 He was killed when the buffel drove over a cheesemine. 82071085ck 2lt R.A.Kayster
29 August 2007 30813 Lance Corporal Raymond Victor Jagga
School of Armour · 1988-08-19
Ray, I knew you growing up all through high school at Beachwood. You were at School of Armour and I was at 1SSB, the last time I saw you was the day before you went to the Border, you were excited and happy as you alway…