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Dedications

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

Date # Person Dedication
11 February 2012 30528 Rifleman Arie Zagarias Greyling
5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1979-12-16
I was in Ari's section and will never forget the time leading up to this sad loss of a fellow troepie. Ari was a great guy, a good butcher, I remember us being so hungry one day we stole a goat and Ari took care of the…
— Mark McKay
11 February 2012 30365 Rifleman Johannes Jacobus Fourie
5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1979-12-12
I will never forget the time leading up to this sad loss of a fellow troepie. Mannetjies Ari was a great guy, a great rugby player, and a good friend. We knew we were going to be ambushed because on the afternoon of the…
— Mark McKay
11 February 2012 29260 Rifleman Willie Jacobus Appelgryn
5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1979-12-14
I remember Appies as we called him well. He was in my platoon during basic training. If I remember correctly, he was from the Bluff in Durban. I remember that he was a good guy. We ended up in different platoons after b…
— Mark McKay
07 February 2012 30910 Rifleman Joseph Benjamin Ruben Jordaan
3 South African Infantry Battalion · 1979-08-18
JORRIE WAS FROM 3SAI PLETOON 4 A-COMP AL MATTHEE
06 February 2012 36329 Special Constable Godfrey David Mokoena
1992-01-21
A Yssel annandayssel@gmail.com 2012-02-06 13:01:34
— A Yssel
06 February 2012 33442 Sergeant Anton Bela Van Der Merwe
Regiment Hillcrest · 1989-01-20
Sersant Anton vd Merwe was verbonde aan Charlie Kompanie Regiment Hillcrest. Oorlede in buffel ongeluk naby Swartwater, Botswana grens op 20 Januarie 1989.
— Tertius Zitzke
05 February 2012 33265 Rifleman Adrian Murray Thom
4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1987-11-09
Just to say that we won't ever forget mate. What you did that day, the way in which you did it, remains with me always...We salute you. Ren??
— Hvidsten
03 February 2012 30007 Rifleman Fernando Jose Gaspar De Sousa
3 Parachute Battalion · 1982-01-19
This is for De Souza ( Diaz) killed in a car accident outside Queenstown, in 1983 on his way back from pass to 6 SAI Grahamstown, along with all our company's chefs. So long my friend, we will never forget. The last tim…
21 January 2012 1097 Lieutenant Henry Francis Barker
South African Artillery (Corps) · 1944-06-12
I went to school with Andre, we often used to walk home together as he stayed a block away from our place in Cathleen street. His dad was a railway police man. we used to row for Florida park high school although he was…
19 January 2012 1628 Private Bergh
Essential Services Protection Corps (Corps) · 1944-11-03
Not a day has gone by in the last 34 and more years when I have not thought of you. I will always miss you. One moves on but one never forgets the best.
— Lulu
12 January 2012 29544 Corporal Phillipus Botha
7 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-04-17
Enige iemand wat inligting oor Phillip het kan my kontak by moolmankaroo@gmail.com. Die emailadres hierbo van dunedin@vod........ bestaan nie meer nie. Baie dankie. Marietha Moolman (sister)
31 December 2011 33485 Rifleman Ettienne Pieter Van Der Westhuizen
3 South African Infantry Battalion · 1977-01-21
Ettiene jy is in die fleur van jou lewe van ons weggeneem. Ons sal jou altyd mis en in ons harte dra. Ansa Kahts (vd Westhuizen
27 December 2011 33874 Rifleman Edwin Williams
8 South African Infantry Battalion · 1985-08-08
Edwin was my stief-broer. Ek was besig om vir biologie te studeer in std 8 (1985) toe ons die nuus kry. Ons mis hom baie. Altyd n glimlag, altyd n grappie en lief vir Leon Schuster se musiek. Doodgeskiet deur sy vriend…
— Melenie De La Guerra
08 December 2011 29651 Warrant Officer Class II Joseph Johannes Burger
2 South African Infantry Battalion · 1978-06-04
A Soldier's Final Inspection The Soldier stood and faced God Which must always come to pass He hoped his shoes were shining Just as bright as his brass. "Step forward you Soldier, How shall I deal with you? Have you alw…
06 December 2011 32536 Corporal Mark Anthony Pond
South West African Territory Force (Corps) · 1985-05-11
Mark told me a story of a narrow escape he and 2 of his San trackers had inside Angola. They were awaken in the early hours by an enemy patrol and Mark immediately set about convincing them that they had walked into the…
18 November 2011 29771 Trooper Joseph Johannes Cloete
South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1987-07-03
This was my cousin Johan Cloete. His date of birth is 10-10-1968. He went to the Tecnical High School in Rustenburg. He was definitely a great person and died way too young and absolutely for NOTHING!
— Henry Smith
13 November 2011 30315 Corporal Bruce Andrew Fidler
South African Medical Corps (Corps) · 1985-09-15
Bruce, thanks for your inspiration and unbelievably positive attitude to life. I think about you and our conversations a great deal! jim
11 November 2011 29852 Rifleman Michael Anthony Costello
7 South African Infantry Battalion · 1983-09-12
Mike - You were a great buddy, gentle in Spirit you were an inspiration and example to me. Rest in Peace.
— Bert Commandeur
08 November 2011 32440 Rifleman Glen Andrew Paul
8 South African Infantry Battalion · 1980-05-15
Glen there is not a day that goes by that I do not remember you. You were one of the best. You were a good friend and I remember our days at school like it was yesterday. Till we meet again I will not forget Lesley
08 November 2011 30731 Commandant Charles Vernon Hochapfel
Swa Gym · 1986-03-24
Dedication: Commandant C.V. (Charlie) Hochapfel, SA Infantry Corps The Hochapfel family, his wife Elaine and their two daughters, have done me the great honour of asking me to pen a short dedication to husband, father,…
07 November 2011 32374 Corporal Nico Smith Olivier
1 Parachute Battalion · 1987-10-31
Was 31/10/2011 by jou graf ou maat. Ek dink aan jou.
— Groete Kobus Kobus Brits
02 November 2011 33607 Sergeant Cornelius Andries Petrus Van Tonder
5 Squadron · 1975-11-10
Always remembered and forever loved.
— Josiane da Silva
01 November 2011 150 Lieutenant John Eustace Adams
Royal Natal Carbineers · 1944-10-21
Terrance was with us at 2SSB Walvis Bay. He was a crew commander in a Eland 90. He and Herbert Truebody was killed during Ops Reindeer . We still remember the Soutie.
— Wessel Strydom
06 May 2011 819 Private John Hal Brown Ayton
Transvaal Scottish · 1941-07-19
We are stil trying to get you back to your home country and after 35 years I wonder if you want to leave your rest place please send me a message Coenie Bekker
04 May 2011 282 Labourer Jan Albrecht
Military Labour Corps (Corps) · 1917-05-30
Gone, but not forgotten brothjer.
— Lloyd
25 April 2011 32706 Second Lieutenant Christopher James Robin
4 Field Regiment · 1975-11-14
2Lt. Christopher Robin - Officer and a gentleman. An energetic and charismatic leader who was admired and an inspiration to those who followed. I will never forget you.
— Trevor Owen
25 April 2011 32664 Gunner Christo Retief
4 Field Regiment · 1975-11-14
Christian Retief - A kind and considerate person whose friendship towards me, in the brief time I knew him, will never be forgotten.
— Trevor Owen
09 April 2011 29278 Sergeant Terrence Moffat Atkinson
1 Construction Regiment · 1983-06-21
Dad, I miss you lots, and wish you were still with us, your sacrifice will never be forgotten, your loving son, Gary, 2 SSB D.Squadron.
— Gary Atkinson
08 April 2011 6317 Second Lieutenant Hugh Durant
9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers · 1916-01-20
To my G/Father thinking of you from the Botha Family Deon Botha
21 January 2011 31874 Sapper Eugen Albert Meyer
South African Engineer Corps (Corps) · 1987-01-08
Spr Meyer - RIP Steve Strydom steve.strydom@
20 January 2011 30315 Corporal Bruce Andrew Fidler
South African Medical Corps (Corps) · 1985-09-15
One of the best friends I have ever had. Bruce was having coffee with me after lectures when the phone call came for him to go on his last trip. After all these years he can still make me smile when I think of his jokes…
— Steven fox
18 January 2011 33632 Lance Corporal Leon Francois Van Wyk
Regiment Molopo · 1988-02-25
Served with Leon on camps and did tank training together. Died during ops Hooper 26th Feb 1988.
— Herc Coetzee
16 January 2011 30315 Corporal Bruce Andrew Fidler
South African Medical Corps (Corps) · 1985-09-15
Not forgotten Jon Toohey JonToohey@aol.com 2011-01-16 22:19:15
— Not forgotten Jon Toohey
16 January 2011 29767 Sergeant Donald Graeme Clench
South African Air Force (Corps) · 1985-05-21
Remembered as a tough as nails young rugby player at Glenwood. Big heart and a crooked smile. Rest in peace old friend sean powell
15 January 2011 30041 Lance Corporal George Allan Deacon
2 Field Engineer Regiment · 1977-08-17
I went to school in Durban with George, he was a talented young sportsman and very popular. He did his national service a year after me and I understand was killed in a anti-personnel mine explosion in the Caprivi.
— RIP George Alan Stevenson
10 January 2011 29732 Lieutenant Bruce Charles Chinery
40 Squadron · 1983-07-12
I did not know Lt Chinery but I witnessed his Impala fly overhead on the day of his accident at Waterkloof in 1983. I could immediately tell he was in trouble. He could have safely ejected at this stage,but he was flyin…
— Jeff Yates
14 April 2010 33837 Sergeant John Andrew Wessels
44 Parachute Regiment · 1982-08-18
We will always remember you one of the elite .Gone but not forgotten a true freind .
— Graeme Beech
01 April 2010 31619 Sergeant Gerhardus Martinus Maritz
5 Signal Regiment · 1988-02-21
Jy was 'n dierbare vriend. Suzette Du Plessis (vd Merwe)
01 April 2010 29838 Private Edward Stephen Cooper
South African Corps of Military Police (Corps) · 1989-07-31
My brother and friend All gave some and some gave all Some stood true for the red, white and blue and some had to fall. If you ever think of me, think of all your liberties and recall. SOME GAVE ALL. Jackie (Sister of E…
30 March 2010 30396 Rifleman Brian Geen
4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-04
I remember Brian as Alan Geens little brother from our school days. Brian was killed when a Russian tank took out their Ratel on operations in Angola. He was supposed to be home on pass, but was needed for the ops. Stil…
— Alan Barlow