King_Crispy Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 RIP Burry.Prayers go out to his dad and the rest of his family
LBKloppers Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 RIP Burry. Too many thoughts to even say anything useful. Condolences to the loved ones through this testing time.
Tumbleweed Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Just read the article on the front page of the Mercury. Cried my eyes out. Heart breaks for his family! http://static.ow.ly/...ginal/1kkNO.jpg It has made the front page of most mainstream newspapers today. Too tragic. Someone, some pages back, suggested sharing stories about Burry. Here's mine… I first learned who he was because of a photo sequence in a mag. He and Bunny Loubser got into a tangle on the run-in to the finish of a race (I think it was a national XC race at Fountains, but may be mistaken). I saw him at races over the years, but only met him when Andrew McLean introduced me to him when SuperCycling did an outside broadcast from the bike park in Bryanston. Seemed a decent kid. Had time for everyone. Later that year, I had the pleasure of interviewing him after the WC race in PMB. He finished third that year. Hermida won - I can't remember who came second - but Burry was pleased with the result. Fast forward a couple of years…to my favourite memory of him. I walked down from The Star's offices to Turbine Hall for the launch of the route for the 2012 Cape Epic with my brother, who knew Burry and Cherise very well. As we walked through the gate, some dude in a Polo (not good with cars, but I think it was a Polo) beeped his horn at us. Couldn't see who it was, so we carried on walking. The driver parked then ran over to us. It was Burry. He starts laughing, and says: "What? Because I am not driving a bling car you don't recognise me?" RIP, kid. Taken away too soon. Edited January 4, 2013 by Tumbleweed scotty, Escapee.., slowpoke and 2 others 5
chris_w_65 Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Hi. I have read many conflicting reports. Does anyone have the facts? R.I.P. Burry Stander and condolances - another tragedy
Capcha Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Still so absolutely unrealYip...still feels like im stuck in a dream where im not waking up
nickc Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Cannot put my thoughts into words. Cherise and Stander family my thoughts and prayers are with you.
BMXER Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 awoke last night and I can not get the thoughts out of my mind , this is really tragic RIP CHAMP ! Same here, last night was rough
awesme Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 WhatI've seen... 25 y old, taxi driver, taken into custody last night, charged with culpable homicide, was not a hit and run, he did stop.was questioned and released, docut is being compiled to hand over to a prosecutor. whats not clear is if he was riding with Cherise or with his dad, if practice I'd think it was Cherise, don't know how capable his dad is (apologise if he is actually very capable) G Hi. I have read many conflicting reports. Does anyone have the facts? R.I.P. Burry Stander and condolances - another tragedy
DubbelBuys Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Couldn't believe it when I heard it! I only really "sank in" this morning. RIP Burry! Condolences to the families as well.
Agteros Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Gareth Edwards @GarethEdwardsSAThe driver of a minibus taxi involved in the accident that killed Burry Stander has been questioned and released.
Agteros Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Gareth Edwards @GarethEdwardsSAWill also be speaking to Dave Bellairs, @TheCycleTour, at 7:30am about calls for protection of cyclists and athletes in SA. #burrystander edit:Co-host of Morning News Today on eNCA. Weekdays 06:00 to 09:00 CAT. eNCA office, Bike, Road. · http://www.enca.com Edited January 4, 2013 by robox
Oom Koos Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Very, very sad news for all of us. I got shivers when I read it.R.I.P Burry and condolences to his wife and family.He will not be forgotten.
BMXER Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 whats not clear is if he was riding with Cherise or with his dad, if practice I'd think it was Cherise, don't know how capable his dad is (apologise if he is actually very capable) G His Dad is very capable and would show many of us how to ride.
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