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Postby ZULU1 » Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:24 pm

I am unsure if its my duties to log this post but i am totally devastated by the sad news that our really good mate "Big Al" Alan Mackenzie was shot last night in Cape Town.

He according to reports is doing OK but lets all pray for him so that we can hear "Charlie Romeo Papa" back on the air waves again.

Its on the seven oclock news.

see http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 ... 753C499634

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Postby Sleeper » Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:28 pm

Paul, Thanx for the message. :shock: I was just listening on the radio and wondering whether it is old Nemo (AlanMack).

Hope the recovery is quick and that everything goes well.

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Postby dawid » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:20 pm

My family is shocked about the news. We pray that Alan recover fully and quickly. If anyone knows Alan's family, please direct them to microlighters.co.za for the messages. Please let me know how I can help.
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Postby ZULU1 » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:28 pm

I quote his SMS "A Note to friends. Alan was shot (7 times) last night for reasons still to emerge. His condition is serious but stable. I chatted to him in hospital for about 20 mins today ( he hen needed to sleep). He is weak and hooked up to tubes, but is coherent. I believe he will make a full recovery but the next 48 hours are critical. Please feek free to phone me for updates. I will post on SAmicro as soon as I have emailaccess." unquote.

For those who odnt knoe Nem or Big Al he is (was) last years editor of Micolighters magazine and a fluent xHosa speaker. He is seconded to the Government from Business against crime. A real Gentleman and a avid aviator. aka Nemo..another story !

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Get well soon Alan Mack!!

Postby John Young » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:31 pm

Phew :!: – get well soon Alan Mack aka Nemo da “Big Guy”.

I won’t say all here, but I “thinks” the attackers “hit” the wrong guy – ‘coz this man has huge clout in terms of the current Justice System.

Go & get ‘em Nemo – can’t feel sorry for them when you do :!: :!:

Time for some “pay-dirt” as in "Feel this you bastard". :twisted: :twisted: :evil: "4 (or 7) Holes in me - now 4 (or 7) holes in your ... ".

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Postby cobra » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:47 pm

My feelings on this senseless crime in this country is :evil: :evil: :x :x there is not one day that goes by without news like this.

Alan get well soon, wish you a speedy recovery.
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Postby DarkHelmet » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:49 pm

This is really sadenning.

Alan I would like to convey our best wishes for you in your recovery and I am sure I speak for all us Microlighters when I say I cannot wait for your "I am back!" post!

God speed with your recovery!
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Postby Leprachaun » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:03 pm

To Alan Mac and family may the good lord look after you all during these trying times
We wish you a speedy recovery and hope its not too serious ,
Get well soon the sky wont be the same without Big Alan and Nemo
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Postby DieselFan » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:17 pm

I initially read the article and thought hey I know a Alan Mac, didn't know it was the same guy!! :cry:

Sorry Alan and family, I pray for a speedy recovery!
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Postby afskies scribe » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:53 pm

Shocking news :( Alan, you're in our thoughts and prayers for a full and speedy recovery, here's hoping you'll soon be your jolly old self again and streaking through the sky, Nemo.
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Postby Big-D » Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:08 pm

Get well soon Alan

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Postby Hot Stuff » Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:46 am

Speedy recovery Al, and get well soon.
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Postby Skimmer » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:58 am

Shocked to hear about Alan - thank God he survived and we wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him in the sky again soon.
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Postby GR8-DAD » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:40 am

Dear Mr Mbeki, you are 100% correct. Here is just another perfect example that RSA do not have a crime problem :x
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Postby slysi » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:01 am

Unbelievable! This cr@p has to stop! :evil:

Alan, get well soon. -0<
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