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From Philip Owen, Heal and Oupa Ngobe

Philip Owen rode up to the post funeral party on his trail bike to give us the copies of the HEAL newsletter that dad had edited and put together. Phillip said they would be sorely missed and that they had really helped HEAL a lot. Mom had even drafted HEAL's constitution. However, Philip said, Heal would now have to get on with things without them. I expressed our appreciation for his words on behalf of the family and then he gave me a big hug, which I think it was really meant for my father, and he drove away on his bike again.

He handed me this kind letter from Oupa.

"On behalf of my soccer team and the community of Sudwala and Monkele I would like to send my condolences to the Hall family. We have lost a father figure. When I was told, on the day he died, I couldn't believe it. I said to Phillip Owen, the Chairman of HEAL, is big Daddy back, I want to visit him, but he is gone just like that.

Tony and Eve, they put South Africa and the Valley in the limelight. Every thing they did, they did efficiently. I really don't know how my team will be able to dress the same as they have done thanks to their help and Mike Haldenby's.

I hear that he died peacefully, in his bed covered by his blanket. Then I quietly thought that he was thinking of his beautiful wife. It showed me how much he loved his wife. Mr Tony Hall, may your soul rest in peace. Your spirit is amongst us at HEAL. Long live the spirit of Tony. Long live. Your memory will remain in our mind and in our hearts. You will be missed by your children and grandchildren, your friends, colleagues and the community and South Africa as a whole."

Oupa Ngobe

Sudwala United chairman, Community Forum co-ordinator and Dinosaur Park manager

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