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Brain Cannoo (Think Bike) Passed on 18 February 2008 |
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Ode to a Buccaneer Dries van der Walt
Upon the
sands, a pirate’s ship
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“… ride the twisties wherever you are my friend and
have a Red Heart for me…” I have been asked to write a eulogy for Buccaneer. I have never written a eulogy and never thought that I would ever have to write something like this for a friend… So I won’t, because I cannot say “goodbye” to Bucc. I will rather say “until later my friend, until we meet again”. This is just a few words of how I remember Buccaneer… Those fortunate enough to have met Bucc will know what an amazing kind soul he was. The big guy was a gentle giant with a passive nature and knew how to calm my anger when I saw red. He was logical and straightforward in his approach to things, always willing to give advice, did it with a smile and never asked for anything in return. There were no taboo subjects for him… I could discuss anything with him. Most of the people around me now that I call friends are due to his influence. He managed to bring so many good people together through the “reincarnation” of Think Bike in South Africa and for that I am grateful. He made the Think Bike campaign come alive virtually overnight through his perseverance and dedication… and he did make a difference. We will never know how many lives the campaign may have saved through the exposure and awareness that it has created for motorcyclists… But he united us with a common goal that we will
endeavour to continue. The seed has been sown by Bucc… I hope he can watch it
grow wherever he is right now… His wit and humour I miss immensely, as it always
put a smile on my face. Watching him roll up The past week has been tough emotionally for me and every time I take strain, I swear I can hear him say: “Cat, stop being a pussy!” like he used say to me… Bucc, you have left us, but your spirit continues to live amongst us and we will never forget you! Watch over those of us who have been left behind… One day we will ride together again. Later dude, |
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It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Brain. Dead Men Riding and The Kin offers their condolences and prayers to the family, friends and Think Bike riders. |
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It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Buccaneer passed away at 12.30 today from internal organ failure. Paul Young |
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Rest in Peace Bucc. You will be missed. Thank you for the good work you’ve done to raise biker awareness. – Trudi |
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Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Brian Cannoo. We pray for God's peace and comfort in their life's during this difficult time. Guardian Angels - Germiston |
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Our sincerest condolences to late Bucc’s friends, family, colleagues and and Thinkbike mates. It’s a very sad day in South African Biking. You are in our thoughts. Trudi & Bikeline Staff. |
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Seekers MCC would like to send our sincerest condolences to the wife of the late Brian Cannoo Fran, daughter Nicole (17) and son Michael (10). We as the biking community have lost an impairing and dedicated biker of Think Bike, all of his efforts and everything he has achieved in the community will be greatly missed, we ask of the Lord that he will take your hand and guide you in this difficult time 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. God Bless. |
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With Sincere Sympathy and many prayers to Fran, Nicole, Michael the family & friends of Brian Cannoo. Sometimes things happen that just don't seem fair, and that are hard to understand. The loss of a love one is difficult to bear but the sorrow that you feel is a sorrow that we all share. Just know that God will give you His help, His Strength, and His Hope during this time of Sorrow. RBA WOLFS |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family, friends and associates of Brian Cannoo on his tragic death. May the good work that he has started carry on so that he may be remembered. Our prayers are with you. SCREAM MCC |
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Chosen Brothers would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Brian's family and friends. May you all find comfort in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
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Our condolences goes out to the family, friends and Think Bike members with the loss of Brian. It is truly a tragedy and we pray that GOD will be with you during this time. DRACONIANS MCC |
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