RIP Dennis Hammar

[Zebra]

On 8/2/2025 at 2:02 PM, Zebra said:

The mural artist is on a commercial large-building assignment up in JHB, and will then do a road trip back to CT, arriving roughly mid-August.

She has committed to doing the mural, which is great news indeed. 
Her Instagram ‘handle’ or whatever, is _blakz

I think we would need to contact the Family of Mr Hammar, and seek approval, before proceeding. I may need help with this, if anyone can assist in contacting the Family?

I feel this could be a wonderful way of honoring his life.

More later, tx for those agreeing to contribute.

Chris

The Mural artist is back from JHB, and now working on 2x Vida-E assignments. She is ready to start on the mural commemorating  the life of Mr Hammar, as follows:

1. She is available to work on the mural from Monday, 08th Sept onwards. Later, she leaves for an assignment in Portugal, so important it is done between 08th and 20th September.

2. I will photograph the nearest bridge-support of the underpass where mural needs to go, giving the artist the rough dimensions. I have offered her 2x long ladders, else she will bring scaffolding, etc.

3. I would like someone to collect - and hold the funds - until mural artist needs paying. I feel it will be in the order of AROUND R8k. The 5 or 6 pledges to date exceed this; we can decide how to use up any addtl funds, or return funds proportionately, hub to decide. Could I call for a volunteer person to RECEIVE pledged funds to?;  it just keeps it 'neat' and at arm's length...

4. I did not partake in the memorial ride - is there already a GHOST bike nearby? Would someone kindly drop me an approximate PIN?

People considering contributing so far: @Mamil @Rowl @Prince Albert Cycles @Zebra @DJR @TitusTi (apologies if i missed anyone!)

ADDED @splat ADDED @anonymous @Spirog

ADDED: @Milosh

ADDED: @DJR

thanks

Chris 072 211 7725

Edited September 22, 2025 by Zebra
Updated 1 additional contributor…

[Prince Albert Cycles]

8 minutes ago, Zebra said:

The Mural artist is back from JHB, and now working on 2x Vida-E assignments. She is ready to start on the mural commemorating  the life of Mr Hammar, as follows:

1. She is available to work on the mural from Monday, 08th Sept onwards. Later, she leaves for an assignment in Portugal, so important it is done between 08th and 20th September.

2. I will photograph the nearest bridge-support of the underpass where mural needs to go, giving the artist the rough dimensions. I have offered her 2x long ladders, else she will bring scaffolding, etc.

3. I would like someone to collect - and hold the funds - until mural artist needs paying. I feel it will be in the order of R8k. The 5 or 6 pledges to date exceed this; we can decide how to use up any addtl funds, or return funds proportionately, hub to decide. Could I call for a volunteer person to RECEIVE pledged funds to?;  it just keeps it 'neat' and at arm's length...

4. I did not partake in the memorial ride - is there already a GHOST bike nearby? Would someone kindly drop me an approximate PIN?

thanks

Chris 072 211 7725

Chris I can not think of anyone better than you to hold the funds 

[DJR]

Hi Striped One, I am still committed to contribute funds. Just let me know the details and I'll do an eft.

[droo]

33 minutes ago, Zebra said:

The Mural artist is back from JHB, and now working on 2x Vida-E assignments. She is ready to start on the mural commemorating  the life of Mr Hammar, as follows:

1. She is available to work on the mural from Monday, 08th Sept onwards. Later, she leaves for an assignment in Portugal, so important it is done between 08th and 20th September.

2. I will photograph the nearest bridge-support of the underpass where mural needs to go, giving the artist the rough dimensions. I have offered her 2x long ladders, else she will bring scaffolding, etc.

3. I would like someone to collect - and hold the funds - until mural artist needs paying. I feel it will be in the order of AROUND R8k. The 5 or 6 pledges to date exceed this; we can decide how to use up any addtl funds, or return funds proportionately, hub to decide. Could I call for a volunteer person to RECEIVE pledged funds to?;  it just keeps it 'neat' and at arm's length...

4. I did not partake in the memorial ride - is there already a GHOST bike nearby? Would someone kindly drop me an approximate PIN?

People considering contributing so far: @Mamil @Rowl @Prince Albert Cycles @Zebra @DJR @TitusTi (apologies if i missed anyone!)

thanks

Chris 072 211 7725

I have a candidate for a ghost bike if needed

[TitusTi]

I remain happy and committed to contribute 

[Rowl]

1 hour ago, Zebra said:

The Mural artist is back from JHB, and now working on 2x Vida-E assignments. She is ready to start on the mural commemorating  the life of Mr Hammar, as follows:

1. She is available to work on the mural from Monday, 08th Sept onwards. Later, she leaves for an assignment in Portugal, so important it is done between 08th and 20th September.

2. I will photograph the nearest bridge-support of the underpass where mural needs to go, giving the artist the rough dimensions. I have offered her 2x long ladders, else she will bring scaffolding, etc.

3. I would like someone to collect - and hold the funds - until mural artist needs paying. I feel it will be in the order of AROUND R8k. The 5 or 6 pledges to date exceed this; we can decide how to use up any addtl funds, or return funds proportionately, hub to decide. Could I call for a volunteer person to RECEIVE pledged funds to?;  it just keeps it 'neat' and at arm's length...

4. I did not partake in the memorial ride - is there already a GHOST bike nearby? Would someone kindly drop me an approximate PIN?

People considering contributing so far: @Mamil @Rowl @Prince Albert Cycles @Zebra @DJR @TitusTi (apologies if i missed anyone!)

thanks

Chris 072 211 7725

Also still happy to contribute, R8k divide by 6?

[Mamil]

1 hour ago, Zebra said:

The Mural artist is back from JHB, and now working on 2x Vida-E assignments. She is ready to start on the mural commemorating  the life of Mr Hammar, as follows:

1. She is available to work on the mural from Monday, 08th Sept onwards. Later, she leaves for an assignment in Portugal, so important it is done between 08th and 20th September.

2. I will photograph the nearest bridge-support of the underpass where mural needs to go, giving the artist the rough dimensions. I have offered her 2x long ladders, else she will bring scaffolding, etc.

3. I would like someone to collect - and hold the funds - until mural artist needs paying. I feel it will be in the order of AROUND R8k. The 5 or 6 pledges to date exceed this; we can decide how to use up any addtl funds, or return funds proportionately, hub to decide. Could I call for a volunteer person to RECEIVE pledged funds to?;  it just keeps it 'neat' and at arm's length...

4. I did not partake in the memorial ride - is there already a GHOST bike nearby? Would someone kindly drop me an approximate PIN?

People considering contributing so far: @Mamil @Rowl @Prince Albert Cycles @Zebra @DJR @TitusTi (apologies if i missed anyone!)

thanks

Chris 072 211 7725

Let me know account - initial response from informal probe with the city is not so positive

[splat]

2 hours ago, Rowl said:

Also still happy to contribute, R8k divide by 6?

Please add me to the list to make it /7

[Zebra]

1 hour ago, splat said:

Please add me to the list to make it /7

List updated to include Splat + Anonymous - thanks, both.

[Spirog]

22 hours ago, Zebra said:

The Mural artist is back from JHB, and now working on 2x Vida-E assignments. She is ready to start on the mural commemorating  the life of Mr Hammar, as follows:

1. She is available to work on the mural from Monday, 08th Sept onwards. Later, she leaves for an assignment in Portugal, so important it is done between 08th and 20th September.

2. I will photograph the nearest bridge-support of the underpass where mural needs to go, giving the artist the rough dimensions. I have offered her 2x long ladders, else she will bring scaffolding, etc.

3. I would like someone to collect - and hold the funds - until mural artist needs paying. I feel it will be in the order of AROUND R8k. The 5 or 6 pledges to date exceed this; we can decide how to use up any addtl funds, or return funds proportionately, hub to decide. Could I call for a volunteer person to RECEIVE pledged funds to?;  it just keeps it 'neat' and at arm's length...

4. I did not partake in the memorial ride - is there already a GHOST bike nearby? Would someone kindly drop me an approximate PIN?

People considering contributing so far: @Mamil @Rowl @Prince Albert Cycles @Zebra @DJR @TitusTi (apologies if i missed anyone!)

ADDED @splat ADDED @anonymous 

thanks

Chris 072 211 7725

I would like to contribute as well.

[Zebra]

Done, updated on earlier post, thanks, appreciated.

[Zebra]

Looking for assistance on either EXACT or APPROXIMATE LOCATION, thanks, Chris: 072 211 7725

(4. I did not partake in the memorial ride - is there already a GHOST bike nearby? Would someone kindly drop me an approximate PIN?)

[Milosh]

@Zebra   I did send you a PM about also contributing 

[Zebra]

47 minutes ago, Milosh said:

@Zebra   I did send you a PM about also contributing 

noted, updated 'original' post above, thanks!

Chris

[Zebra]

On 8/27/2025 at 3:56 PM, Zebra said:

Looking for assistance on either EXACT or APPROXIMATE LOCATION, thanks, Chris: 072 211 7725

(4. I did not partake in the memorial ride - is there already a GHOST bike nearby? Would someone kindly drop me an approximate PIN?)

Reminder: anyone? thanks...

[Mamil]

2 hours ago, Zebra said:

Reminder: anyone? thanks...

I don't actually know where the incident was - is it in the concrete section between the CTICC parking area and the N1?