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The Light goes out for the Spotlightkid

April 3rd, 2011 | 1 Comment

I write this Journal entry, in a most saddened state of being. SAD, TERRIBLY SAD ANNOUNCEMENT My good friend, colleague and kindred spirit, Paul Lindenberg, aka: Spotlightkid passed away today: 13H00 GMT+2, 27 MAR 2011, in Johannesburg, South Africa. On 19 FEB 2011, Paul was riding his Mountain Bike to the Roodepoort Bike Park, w/ his usual riding partners, when he suffered a stroke and fell from his bike. The fall caused a severe head trauma, in addition to the damage caused by the stroke. Paul was rushed to hospital and remained there since the accident until his passing, Sunday. His wife, sister and brother were constant – as they were able – under unbelievably strict visiting prohibition by hospital staff (do not get me started on that issue!) at his bedside. Over the weeks, … Read entire article »

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