Tributes To Graeme Pope-Ellis

Please share your thoughts and feelings on the tragic death of a South African sporting icon.

 
 

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#69 Lee Pope-Ellis 2010-07-07 08:43
Thank you to everyone for your kind messages. Mum and I are missing Dad terribly, but it is truly amazing to see how many people he touched. Thank you all.
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#68 Steven Ashford 2010-07-06 17:40
A great guy and tremendous inspiration. No words can take away the sadness of Graeme's passing but perhaps the unforgettable memories of his awesome achievements and wonderful nature will soften the blow in time. Kindest thoughts and support to Wendy and Lee.
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#67 Kim Rowsell 2010-06-28 07:48
Pope you were an inspiration, a good natured friend who helped and guided so many people with your knowledge. Your presence and influence in the valley will always be there. Your tragic passing will leave a large gap in the canoeing community. RIP. Kim.
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#66 Elli HindGraham Pole 2010-06-24 10:01
Our special thoughts at this time. Having paddled in his company on the Dusi for over 30 years - he will be sorely missed
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#65 Errol Kobus 2010-06-23 20:54
It was a great privilege to have met Graeme, & a greater privilege to have been competing when 'The Pope' was paddling the Dusi. Always with a smile on his face, and always willing to give advice and encouragement to us 'Fish & Chips'. He was the Master, and a great inspiration to myself & all paddlers, all sportsmen & women. My sincere condolences to Wendy & Lee, & all of Graeme's family. A great man. 'The Dusi King of All Time'.
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#64 Grahame 2010-06-23 15:14
Pope we will miss you. Our thoughts are with your family now, but you will be forever remembered. So humble and friendly. The ultimate endurance athlete, south africa's greatest! Along with player the Dusi belongs to you. Though the normal fish chips can not follow your form we can certainly follow your example. Give it your all, smile and do it again. RIP POPE.
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#63 Robbie Stewart 2010-06-23 10:08
On behalf of Australian Canoeing and the many former Duzi paddlers living here I have been asked to pass on the following message:

"Our deepest condolences to Graeme's wife, Wendy, family and friends"

We will be having a beer in Graeme's memory on Friday evening at the Rugby Club, Circular Quay, Sydney.

Robbie
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#62 Graham Wilson 2010-06-22 08:01
In my thirty years of paddling you were always there "The King" and the ultimate role model. Sincere condolences to Wendy,Lee all Graeme's family and close friends
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#61 Richard Finlay 2010-06-22 03:36
Hey Bud, we're going to miss that ever present smile and the continuos words of advice and encouragement. You did so much for all of us especially when we first started out on our Duzi adventure. I will treasure the times I had the priviledge of chatting with you. My sincere condolences to Wendy & Lee.
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#60 NICK BESTER 2010-06-21 18:10
Thanks for everything that I learned from you as well as your hospitality during my Duzi days. You will stay the King of the Duzi forever.
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