Overview of 2022
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Eulogy for RSM Gert Kitching (Kitcha/Bokkie) by Genl McGill Alexander
On behalf of Rooiplaas Paratroopers Community, we send our sincere condolences to the Kitching family and friends. He leaves a legacy. He was a true soldier, paratrooper and leader. Ex Alto Vincimus! THE LAST JUMP FOR KITCHA!Saturday 19 November 2022 Yesterday morning I heard news that shook me. My old Company Sergeant-Major (CSM) had died […]
REMEMBRANCE DAY: 11 November 2022 A call to action! #Lest We Forget.
REMEMBRANCE DAY, observed annually on 11 November, is a Memorial Day to honour the members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty during the First World War. This day is also observed to recall the end of First World War hostilities, which formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th […]
Legendary Army Ranger, who fought in three wars, dies at 97
Legendary Army Ranger, who fought in three wars, dies at 97 (militarytimes.com) The soldier for whom the Army’s Best Ranger Competition is named passed away Sept. 11 at age 97. Retired Lt. Gen. David E. Grange, Jr. served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He enlisted in 1943 and commissioned in 1950 […]
Rooiplaas Reunion feedback: 30 July 2022, Bronkhorstspruit
REUNION WEEKEND 07/22
A last update on Saturday’s Rooiplaas reunion at Bronkhorstspruit: 30 July 2022 by Eeben Barlow
One of things Rooiplaas does is get guest speakers from across all walks of life – including those who once fought against us. What we don’t do is discuss or engage in party politics. As many can remember, we had the Russian Defence Attaché address us last time despite the fact that he once fought […]
Bronkhorstspruit Reunion 30 July 2022
All paratrooper- and military veterans and their families are welcome at the Rooiplaas Reunion. When: Saturday, 30 July 2022 Place: Faan se Plaas, Bronkhorstspruit Time: 10h00 till late Cost: R50 per person for day visitors. Cash bar, beverages, and food for sale. Parachutists to jump in at 14h00 with a parade and speeches thereafter. More […]
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Gebedsdiens vir Tannie Mossie by Medikliniek, Bloemfontein, 19 Mei 2022
Chappies van Zyl arranged a prayer meeting for Tannie Mossie, who is an icon and stalwart among the paratrooper fraternity. She is currently under sedation in a Bloemfontein hospital after suffering a stroke a few days ago. Rooiplaas paratrooper veterans, scholars, and friends attended, saying a special prayer for her.
44th Anniversary of Cassinga day 04 May 1978
The 44th anniversary of Cassinga took place on 8 May 2022 at the SA Museum of Military in Saxonwold, Johannesburg, organised by LAARSA (Legion of Associated Airborne of South Africa). Although the day was overcast and the wind bitterly cold, the threat of rain could not damper the spirit of the Paratrooper veterans that attended, […]
