Highway Dragons :: Bikers who have fallen or have had accidents

( Clyde from The Syndicate forwarded this Biker prayer to us all):
Dear Lord, as I get ready to get on my bike and prepare to ride,
Just let me feel Your presence with me riding side by side.
Let us feel the wind together blowing across our face,
Don't let me fail to see and smell the nature around me as I ride from
place to place.
Keep me safe from harm and let the other drivers see me as I ride by,
And every once in awhile even though I'm a biker let them say, "Hi".
Keep me alert and always watching for others,
Don't let me ever fail to stop and help out one of my sisters or brothers.

And when my time on earth is up and it's time for me to take that ride in the sky,
Just give me a chance to tell everyone I love them and don't forget me when I die.
Lord, Thank You for letting me be a biker and doing what I loved the best,
For the many kay’s I’ve traveled, before I finally came to rest.
Amen.

Please accept from Think Bike our sincere condolences for all of those that are suffering at this time. As a family we know how it feels for families and friends of those that have passed on, and those that are hurt.
Most studies reveal that there is another vehicle involved in motorcycle accidents and that there is usually a moving violation just before the accident. Please be extra vigilant, as you have to ride for yourself and Think for everyone else. Remember that the excuse of "I DID NOT SEE YOU" is still accepted as being a valid excuse. A small dent in a car could be catastrophic for a biker. Paul Young.

DUANE SLABBERT - CHICKEN OUTFIT - DURBAN

It is with great sorrow that I advise you that DUANE SLABBERT was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in the early hours of this morning (09.04.2010) in Durban on his way home from the KZN Motorcycle Federation Meeting.
He leaves his wife Shareen, and two young sons.
May you Ride with the Wings of Angels on the Heavenly Highways. RIP Duane.
Condolences to family, friends and President Craig Joubert, CHICKEN OUTFIT, Durban for your sad loss.

No details of the accident just yet will update as and when they become available.
Kwazulu Natal Motorcycle Federation (KZNMF)
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My condolences go out to his wife, 2 kids, the Slabbert family and the Chicken Outfit.

Duane will be missed by a lot of people as he touch a many hearts.

RIP my brother (CHERRY BOMBER).

Eddie Bohm

THUMPERS MC

ROCK UP ‘N RIDE

Eddie Bohm

SAT 17^th –DENISE’S MEMORIAL RUN

There will be a memorial run for Denise who sadly passed away after her, Des + Boswell were on their way back from the Buff Rally. Time to be follow.
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It's with the greatest sadness that I have to inform the KZN biker community that on 26 March 2010 Nick Olivier from the Biker Boys was brutally murdered in his house.

Nick was working in his garage at home when he went inside the house and was ambushed by a couple of unknown assailants who started to stab him with a knife, he put up a fight that he unfortunately lost. His funeral will be held on 1 April 2010 at 11am at the church next to Lord William Charles. All bikers are welcome.

Lets all be there to pay last respects to Nick Olivier who fought back to protect his home and it cost him his life and to support the family he has left behind.

Des Pistorius had a horrific accident on returning from the Buffalo Rally on Sunday 21st March. Des is in hospital in PE and has undergone a successful op., on his leg and hip.
Ulysses PE are flying him home when he has recovered enough to travel.
Des' Pillion Denice passed away. RIP. Condolences to all her friends, family.
Boswell his K9 friend survived and is living with a CMA family in PE.

Robert Glanz from R.G Motorcycles and from Motorcycle & Breakdown Services passed away 7th February, at 2am.

Man dies in bike crash
2010-01-10 19:14
Johannesburg - A man died after crashing his motorcycle in Kyalami in Midrand in the early hours of Sunday morning, Gauteng paramedics said.
It is suspected the man in his thirties went on a pleasure ride with another biker along Main Road, said Netcare 911 spokesperson Chris Botha.
"The one rider lost control of his bike slid several meters before smashing through an electrical fence," he said.
The man's body came to rest 10m from the roadway.
Paramedics tried to stabilise the man and transported him to the Sunninghill hospital.
He died at the hospital of multiple injuries.
- SAPA

Two people on a motorbike were hit by a bakkie on the Boston Bulwer road on the outskirts of Pietermaritzburg in the afternoon, said ER24 spokesperson Derrick Banks.
The two were treated for serious injuries and transported to the Pietermaritzburg Mediclinic. The bakkie's five occupants were treated for minor to moderate injuries and taken to a provincial hospital.
In Hekpoort a woman is in a critical condition after colliding with a pedestrian on her motorbike on the R563 just after 8am, said Netcare 911.
Spokesperson Chris Botha said the pedestrian tried to cross the road where it made a sharp turn when he was hit. The woman was airlifted to a private hospital for further treatment. The pedestrian was stabilised on the scene and taken to a nearby hospital where he is in a serious condition.
Meanwhile, four people were seriously injured in what paramedics called a freak motorbike accident in Magaliesburg.
ER24 spokesperson Werner Vermaak said the accident occurred alongside the T1 Road.
"A man on his motorbike lost control and crashed into a nearby veld...two people jogging witnessed what happened and went to check on the man.
"As they were running towards him, a woman who was riding another bike lost control and hit the joggers."
Paramedics arrived on scene to find all four had been seriously injured. The woman was airlifted to hospital.
"Both bikers don't seem to have any recollection on how they lost control," Vermaak said.
Botha said the roads were not overly slippery since the area did not have rain.

CHRIS EMERY: Tragically killed returning from the Durban Toy Run, 29th November, 2009. RIP

Greetings to all

The way in which bikers support each other in times of adversity has once again humbled me.

After Sheridan’s accident the moral support which has flowed in from FSSA, CMA, Think Bike, High Way Dragons, Bike Talk and several other crews who insisted on remaining anonymous has been phenomenal.

The visits by Ruari and Lourens from Think Bike, Lynn from the CMA, the crews who insist on remaining anonymous has gone a long way in setting our minds at ease here in KZN.

It was heartening to hear from Lynn from the Pretoria Chapter of the CMA who works at the hospital and who “is going to pull a few strings to assist”.

The well wishes from Sarge and the various FSSA Chapters are also much appreciated.

The support Sheridan has received from Ruari regarding his 3^rd party claim, the selling of the binned bike, career possibilities, moral support etc one cannot quantify, the only response one can make is “Thanks Brother”

Then onto another topic regarding Sheridan’s sojourn in hospital. I don’t know if any of you have come across Forgotten Soldier’s very own Unknown Soldier. He visited Sheridan on Sunday and Monday evenings; all he said was “I’m from Forgotten Soldiers, everything’s going to be OK in the end” laid his hand on Sheridan, stayed a brief moment then left. He left no name; all he did was made his presence known then left. He was a tall big guy with dark hair and a moustache. Maybe one day we will be able to thank him in person.

Hi all,

I am so happy that God is busy in our lives and that He has a plan and purpose for each one of us, I was explaining that to Shearadin Botes in hospital and that God LOVES him. No matter what choices we make, God is REALLY our Father and loves us unconditionally. It was a very emotional time for him and after having spoken to his mom it was a different young man laying there.

Please continue to pray for him for 100% healing and that the Lord will guide the hands of the doctors and give them wisdom.

In His grip

Lynn

0741321335

Thanx Carin will start a prayer chain on our side.

Marius

Greetings friends

I have had word from Lyn from CMA Pretoria, and she let me speak to my little skeleton man, he is very sore very swollen and bruised and that is why they still have not been able to operate on him. She will be visiting him everyday and give feedback on his progress.

I do believe they will be doing a scan to detect more breaks and damages on Friday, and hopefully he will be okay for them to start operating.

Thank you all so much for the warm hearted help and prayers for my son.

He too has expressed his gratitude and even looks forward to being back on two wheels with all the motivation and friendship he has been showered with knows that everyone’s prayers will make that possible again.

This is one over joyed and happy mom since being able to speak to him, thanks for making it possible, I appreciate all you have done to make this possible.

God Bless you all

Nikki

Forgotten Soldiers Greetings

Nitisha

From: Carin Jonker [mailto:carin@biketalk.co.za]
Cc: lowersouthcoast@forgottensoldiers.co.za; Lynn

Hello,

We will definitely be praying for him!

Nikki I have forwarded this mail to Lynn at our CMA Chapter in JHB, she will follow up and visit him if possible.

Please keep me up to date.

CARINJONKER

(PRO) | Cell: 083 788 3102

Original Call! - I sent it out and it just went crazy! This has restored my faith in our biker brother and sisterhood!

Hi Les

Greetings from Lower south coast.

Please would you ask all the biker brothers and sisters to keep my son in their prayers.

He had an accident on Saturday night in Pretoria , a Sentra swerved in front of him and he came down, he has sustained very bad injuries.

My son is 18 years old in Grade 11, he has a smashed hip, broken pelvis broken ribs and damage to his kidneys and bladder.

They wanted to operate on Saturday night already but could not get him stabilized for the op,

One of think Bike guys is keeping me posted and has said that they cannot operate he has to have a scan first to establish any other injuries.

I am so far away and unable to get there all I do is pray he pulls through. I really need more prayer to stay positive.

I know he will have to live with pins and rebuilds in his skinny little body for the rest of his life, I just wish motorists would open their eyes and look when they drive.

Bikers have as much right on the road as what cars and other vehicles have.

Thanks for your time .

Nikki

Forgotten Soldiers Greetings

Nitisha

Sad to say that Brian Brookes (Brooksy) of the Demon Brothers one of the longest riding bikers in the KZN history of biking and a brother to Chapter 13 for over 30 years passed away this morning at 03h00 in the King Edward Hospital from long term Diabetes complications.

Rest in peace brother and may your spirit be free from the pain and discomfort you endured in the last years of your life.

It was a privelege to know you old man

Jubes

Travis John Kraft: Dawn Riders:Begrafnis Reelings: 24 Julie 2009: 11:00 by die NG Kerk Brenthurst Brakpan

Reg Johnson of R&R and RWS motorcycles in Edenvale, passed away last Thursday.

Hannes Goosen: 28 June 2009: Cimarron MC Pretoria:

Philip Swart: Biker Boyz:

Etienne Wolmerans: Ulysses West Rand:

It is with sadness that we record the death of Ash Hamer, a Ulysses member who rode with us on the Sardine Run this past Sunday, passing away following a massive heart attack on the side of the N2 North just before Port Shepstone on his way home to attend a family Father’s Day event. While understandably shocked and very saddened by the news, his wife Colleen was happy that Ash died doing what he loved most: riding his Harley! Ash was indeed a true biker!

Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord
And let light perpetual shine upon him.
May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen
With kind regards,
Gary (Taff) Leonard
Ulysses Durban
Email: teologie@union.org.za

Henco (Angel): Gypsy Jokers: 20 September 2008:

Tubs Kruger: Ulysses Pretoria : 18 September 2008:

Mike: Hells Angels Jo'burg: 20 September, 2008: One of our brothers, Mike - Hells Angels Jo'burg, AFFA.
Andreas: Ulysses West Rand

A memorial service to bid a final farewell to Ash Hamer will take place at the Church on the Move… Full Gospel Church of God, 242 Main Road, Malvern, on Thursday 25 June. While the service will commence at 14.00 hrs, Ulysses Durban, to which Ash was a member, have planned a ‘full colours’ mass ride from Southway Mall to the church; all bike clubs and individuals are warmly invited to participate.
Every one is kindly asked to gather at 13.00 hrs to depart at 13.30 hrs, and although it is a working day, Ulysses are hoping for a good turnout of as many clubs, bikers, and friends as possible.

Richard Gibbs (K Dog): Forgotten Soldiers

George Zondi: Path Finders: 3 March 2009:

Mike: The Road Rockers:

Jeremy Erasmus: Lions of Judah:

• Gert, a member of CMA : 28 February 2009.

Matt - MACKY (Paint Brush) member of Ghost Riders MCC Limpopo. 2st March, 2009.

Gary Joffe : 29 September 2008. Whitey de Witt: The Mutts: 27 April 2009:

Neels Simpson: Hoodlums: 20 April 2009:

Gary Peterson (Brother of Dave Peterson): 20 April 2009:

Cedric: Flight Riders MC. Durban. Bike Accident. Passed away 19th April, 2009

Rory Mulligan: The Warlocks: Tragically died in a Bike Accident

Barry Zwang: (Ex Hoodlum) tragically died in a bike accident

Noordheuwel, @ 11:00. Cecil Sevell: Stallion Riders: Died - Bike Accident

Beebop, (Chris Constable) leader of our Witbank Chapter. Rebel Jacks Nationwide 4^th April, 2008, tragically passed away. Bike Accident

Ziona de Klerk – Midnight Sting Secunda (Vice President) MIDNIGHT STING - Tragically passed away in a Bike Accident

Randy Brown – Chosen Ones. passed away in a bike accident

PAUL SINGH - Durban - Passed away tragically - Bike Accident.

Owen Dallas: Road Warriors: Tragically passed away - Bike Accident

Tess, the wife of the president of Confederates MC, and Robert Loggenberg passed away. Bike accident on Sunday, 2 March 2008,

16 February, 2008 Buccaneer

Tragic Bike Accident

Dave Strauss died 3rd Feb. 2008 Bike Accident
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Flight Riders MC - Durban, Lost a young member - Bike Accident

Piet de Beer, President Iron Maiden, West Rand Saturday 2 February 2008. Bike Accident.
Piet Jr was also injured in the accident - recovered.

The Fallen