MALGAT --I will not forget.

[blazes]

Crappy week end for most who knew Malgat--and as for those who never had the pleasure of meeting him--i am sure you will feel the same as we all do who have had the honour of meeting and riding with him.
Malgat and i met again on the same day after a 18 year lay off from bikes. We were both invited to join on a DS ride---That ended up in De Wildt and the ROCK. Not the place you want to be starting your riding again.

From then on Iep Kruger or Mallies as we called him was caught--Hook Line and sinker--Anything to ride. I Loved his zest for life and the fact that he could Party all day and night.
His calmness in any situation--and their have been a few. His willingness to play Sweeper on each and every ride he rode with me. His ability to solve a problem--even by welding his bikes master link--we All know what happened next.
The Peacemaker. His love for the Canal rides. His detrmination to become the Puncture King.
Did a 500km ride up to Bela Bela on Saturday to areas where Iep and i have spent many hours and kilometers riding. Every now and then i would come upon a spot where we had ridden in the past and i would remeber him as if it was yesterday. A long ride--but a Crappy one with some very good memories i will keep close till my time comes.

Going to miss you BIG Time Friend and Buddy---------------------------

Just a few Pics of Iep and how i will remember him--Forever.

Free and flying like a Bird without a care in the world

Proud to be South African.

Making Dust.

Watering the Dust.

Sweeping on a ride for me.

One of his Favourite rides--Waterberg.

One of his Favourite roads near Botswana border.

Checking out his Trusty AT in Ellisras.

Botswana Border Post. Calling home.

Botswana with Deon.

The Iep i will remember,

 

[KnopKop]

Very nice blazes, thanks for sharing.

:'(

 

[drewdza]

Ai, I only did a couple of rides with the man, and the Groot Marico bash....cant believe that I'll never see him on that AT again.....still in shock over his passing.

 

[LeonDude]

:'(

 

[GO GIRL]

I never had the pleasure or the privilege of meeting Malgat but 'met' him on the
forum.....a loss to the forum not to mention his wife, family and friends

What a tribute of reminences Blazes..... :thumleft:

That stirred huge emotion....

 

[Splash]

Nice post - thanks. Great memories. Good friend. So unfair.

 

[BMWPE]

I never had the pleasure or the privilege of meeting Malgat but 'met' him on the
forum.....a loss to the forum not to mention his wife, family and friends

What a tribute of reminences Blazes..... :thumleft:

That stirred huge emotion....

+1

 

[Boer!]

Very very well done, blazes.

Mallies and you were true friends.  My condolences to you for losing a friend like that.  And taking that ride on Saturday in his honour makes you a true friend and gentleman.

Strongs

8)

 

[ktmmer]

I can imagine how you must feel, I only met him on our Botswana trip and rode with him for 4 days and became friends.

Condolences to you, his family and friends.

 

[Li]

Wow, what a lovely post and thanks for the pictures, they really bring back good memories of a truly wonderful person. 
I had the pleasure of riding with him on many occassions, he was a fantastic sweeper, supportive and helpful to everyone who needed him.
I will miss him as a person and as a fellow rider. My love and condolences to his family on their loss.

 

[hondsekierie]

Awesome post of an awesome person M

Only went on couple of rides with him but he made such an impression on me - went on solo Magalies ride yesterday in memory of him :'(

 

[KiLRoy]

Thanx for sharing Blazes - what a great guy :'(

 

[Miles]

Thanks Blazers.

R.I.P. Malgat.

 

[TravelGravel]

Thanks for sharing Blazes... A bit of balm for the sore hearts out there.

I miss his bitterly.....

 

[madmike999]

thanks blases, 

met him once on the canal rides, nice guys

he will be missed

 

[Mzee]

:'(. That is life.  My condolences to the family and all forum members who knew him. I did get one or two PM from him.  May his soul rest in peace!

 

[Aquatic]

:'(

I have no words at the moment.

Cheers Mnr.

 

[transnewbie]

I am so Shocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Had my first experience of Malgat 2 weekends ago, and what a true gentleman he was, as a newbie he made me and the collar feel welcomed and part of the group, always handing out tips.

Couldnt wait to join him and the other WD on another trip.

Malgat, I Solute You!!!

R.I.P.

 

[Tommy Transalp]

Rest in peace, Malgat, and forever ride the gravel road in the sky, free as a bird.
Tommy.

 

[Beemer man]

I cannot believe that I will never smoke another Cigar with Iep, to say I am stunned and shocked is an understatement!!!
I am so sad with this loss, he was one of life's larger than life characters, always looking at things from a different perspective.
I will miss you Bud.