Messages posted as comments will certainly be seen and read, so post there by all means, but perhaps a central message area will be easier for Sal and family to track.
Hi Sal
Such terrible news it does not feel real. Wishing you great strength during these difficult times
Please be rest assured that you have our support in any small way while you are in JHB i.e. please feel free to make use of accommodation, car, strong shoulder etc etc
Please if possible give my best wishes to Tom and let me know how we can help.
Was totally disturbed by news of the accident. I have been praying for you since the and i know you will pull through because with God all things are possible..I know you a fighter and you will get through this..Sal hang in there and read Ezekiel 37vs 1-14.Our God is a God of miracles and Tom will be fine.
So shocked to hear the news of your accident on Tuesday night. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. If there is anything we can assist with do not hesitate to ask.
We wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to having you with us for another Alumni Evening.
Warmest regards
Deloitte Partners, Staff and Alumni
I have not met Tom personally but my brother MacAllister works for Redan. I would ike to wish Tom a speedy recovery and as we all know that our Great God is our sheperd, He shall surely guide Tom and his family through these challenging times.
My Jules Goper – memories like how you were called Jules Goper at Beit Bridge are as fresh now as they ever have been. You are a one of knd in my life and I WANT YOU BACK. You have always been my rock – man you are the ROCK.
Sally please tell my special friend how much we love him.
Dear Tom & Sal
You are in my thoughts and prayers constantly during this time. Sal – we are here for you guys, we will see Alison and the girls on the weekend and are here if they need anything, don’t hesitate to ask. Tom – fight this. We want you back here with us.
We love you both very much and look forward to you coming home.
Helen
Tom, you are one in a million mate – we need you back here. We are thinking of you and your family and praying for your recovery. Sal you are a wonderful wife and mother – we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Be strong and God Bless.
All the very, very best for tomorrow. I’ll be at Mass and will be lighting lots of candles (you know me – fire hazard!) Will also join Redan in prayer at 1pm your time.
Love you lots.
Darling Sal, we have lit a candle for Tom and have been thinking of you all constantly and praying for all of you. All these posts are from truly great friends and are a reflection on both of you and your strength. All our warmth, love, prayers are with you. So far away but so close to our hearts. Lots and lots of love xoxo
Tom, Sal and girls,
Our thoughts are with you and you are in our hearts during this excrutiating time. You have so many friends around the worl and we will pull together in our love for you both.
Thanks to those keeping us up to date. For those of us far away it is a task greatly appreciated.
Words are inadequate and all I want to do is hug you. If I am feeling this lost, cheated, scared, helpless, overwhelmed etc then Sal you are amazing to be standing.
Our thoughts, Love and prayers are with you.
With all our love and strength
Ross, Sooz, Olivia and Sarah.
PS Olivia has said it is all OK because she has kissed it all better. So Tom hundreds of kisses better from here.
Tom, hang in there. You are in our thoughts and we wish you all the best for the op today. The trip to Chimanimani is still on the cards!! See you soon
Regards Mark and all at Enterprise Press
Waking up every morning and seeing that photo of Tom (its gorgeous) and Sally with Grant and the others inspires me. The great support and care that is around Tom is truly wonderful. This LOVE for Tom is global for Tom is such a free spirit that he has manged to touch peoples hearts everywhere.
To those with Sal, responsible for her needs and support and this website I have true appreciation for what you guys are doing. Keep up the great work and we will keep up the Great fight for Toms recovery.
From the “Land Downunder” you remain in our thoughts and prayers.
A quote from Christopher Reeve to power you forward to the best possible recovery:
“So many of our DREAMS at first seem Impossible, then they seem Improbable, and then when we Summon the Will, they eventually become Inevitable.”
We’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and pray the op is successful and brings some positive news. Thank you to everyone involved for keeping us so well informed of Tom’s condition-
Tom’s a fighter!!!
#42 by Terry Morrison-Wells (Nel) at May 8th, 2009
Have been thinking of you both all morning and feeling positive, I know Tom is fighting, and the strength of you both is inspirational to me. Sal and family, keep doing what you are doing, you are amazing, and please tell Tom we love him. Helen
Sally my thoughts are with constantly and prayers for Tom. So lovely to see the support and simply amazing friends and family you have to help see you through these indescribable times.
With all my love and thoughts.
Bryan..
#46 by Dutch &Lynn Cloete- Redan Beitbridge at May 8th, 2009
Thinking of you every day Tom. Sal, your strength is amazing. You are both inspirational people, keep strong and positive and know that there are so many people out there who have you constantly in their thoughts. All our love Paul and Ursh
To our precious sal
we are thinking of you today, wish i could be there with you. be strong and positive, your special, big, beautiful husband is in the best hands.
#1 by Tinashe Tagwireyi at May 7th, 2009
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Hi Tom
We heard about the accident and would want you to know that our thoughts and hearts are with you, Sal and the family.
On behalf of the Aryshire(Pan-Af) team have a speedy recovery and God bless you. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Warm Regards
#2 by Ignatius Tichivangana at May 7th, 2009
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Dear Tom,
We have learnt with deep shock of the road traffic accident in which you were involved on your way back from the airport.
Muriel mine employees are with you in their prayers during your recovery period.
We are all miss you and hope you will join the team soon.
Regards
Ignatius
#3 by James Bradbury at May 7th, 2009
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Dearest Tom & Sal
Such tragic news – we are all still so shocked.
Our Thoughts, prayers and sympathies to you and the family always.
Warmest love
Karen, James and Amélie
#4 by Raquel at May 7th, 2009
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Hi Tom
I am praying for your speedy recovery.
God Bless and keep you
Raquel
#5 by Tyler at May 7th, 2009
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Hi Tom and Sal
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom, here wishing for a speedy recovery, you are missed terribly around here.
All our love
Tyler and Abby Cornish
#6 by Brent Fairlie at May 7th, 2009
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Hi Sal
Such terrible news it does not feel real. Wishing you great strength during these difficult times
Please be rest assured that you have our support in any small way while you are in JHB i.e. please feel free to make use of accommodation, car, strong shoulder etc etc
Please if possible give my best wishes to Tom and let me know how we can help.
Brent Fairlie
#7 by Danie Erasmus at May 7th, 2009
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Dear Tom, Sal and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and wishing you a succesful recovery
Danie, Kim and Daniel
#8 by Mac at May 7th, 2009
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Hi Tom
Was totally disturbed by news of the accident. I have been praying for you since the and i know you will pull through because with God all things are possible..I know you a fighter and you will get through this..Sal hang in there and read Ezekiel 37vs 1-14.Our God is a God of miracles and Tom will be fine.
MacAlister
#9 by Kim Gee (Roode) at May 7th, 2009
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Sal,
Sending you much love and strength through this.
Although it has been many years, you, Rob and your mum & dad were like family to me all those years ago in Steppes Road.
Heartfelt wishes to you all and so good to hear you, Tom, Ciara & Erin have some fantastic people around and looking after you all.
Much love & prayers
Kim
#10 by Rodders & Sue at May 7th, 2009
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Tom & Sal
So sorry to hear the shocking news. Thinking of you all – you have a lot of support back here.
Looking forward to catching up with you soon and if there is anything you need………..
Rodders & Sue
#11 by Tom & Ashleigh Abram at May 7th, 2009
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Tom & Sal
Thinking of you so much during this time. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
As your namesake (and ‘twin’), I know what Toms born on the 12 Feb are capable of! I know you will shock everyone at how well you recover.
Get well soon mate.
Lots of love
Tom and Ash Abram
#12 by Ollie & Lynne at May 7th, 2009
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Dear Tom, Sal and Family
We are deeply shocked by this tragic news.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers, and we wish Tom a speedy and successful recovery.
With love from Ollie & Lynne
#13 by Deloitte at May 7th, 2009
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Dear Tom, Sal & family
So shocked to hear the news of your accident on Tuesday night. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. If there is anything we can assist with do not hesitate to ask.
We wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to having you with us for another Alumni Evening.
Warmest regards
Deloitte Partners, Staff and Alumni
#14 by Kate Logan at May 7th, 2009
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Dearest Tom, Sal, Ciara and Erin,
We are thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Be strong and stay positive.
Much love
Andrew, Kate, Hannah, Amelia and Ben
#15 by Kuda Motsi at May 7th, 2009
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To Tom, family,relatives,friends and work mates,
I have not met Tom personally but my brother MacAllister works for Redan. I would ike to wish Tom a speedy recovery and as we all know that our Great God is our sheperd, He shall surely guide Tom and his family through these challenging times.
Kuda Motsi
Chimoi,Mozambique
#16 by Marc Doran at May 7th, 2009
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My Jules Goper – memories like how you were called Jules Goper at Beit Bridge are as fresh now as they ever have been. You are a one of knd in my life and I WANT YOU BACK. You have always been my rock – man you are the ROCK.
Sally please tell my special friend how much we love him.
#17 by Ant Greenway at May 7th, 2009
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BB, we are awaiting your return. Your spirit, strength and compassion is an inspiration to us all.
We love you and are here for you guys. Sal keep being so strong.
#18 by Helen Doran at May 7th, 2009
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Dear Tom & Sal
You are in my thoughts and prayers constantly during this time. Sal – we are here for you guys, we will see Alison and the girls on the weekend and are here if they need anything, don’t hesitate to ask. Tom – fight this. We want you back here with us.
We love you both very much and look forward to you coming home.
Helen
#19 by Paul & Ange Bowen at May 7th, 2009
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Dear Tom & Sal,
Tom, you are one in a million mate – we need you back here. We are thinking of you and your family and praying for your recovery. Sal you are a wonderful wife and mother – we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Be strong and God Bless.
Paul & Ange
#20 by Lorna Clark at May 7th, 2009
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Dearest Tom and Sal,
We are thinking of you all in Jo’burg and also the girls back in Harare. My boys are devastated so please get better soon.
Lots of love
Lorna and Mike
#21 by Errol and Tina at May 7th, 2009
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Dearest Tom and Sal
We are shocked and saddened by the news of Tom’s accident. We are thinking of you, praying and I will have a mass said for Tom this weekend.
Wishing you strength and am sure you are comforted having your family with you.
Love you both
Errol and Tina
#22 by Peta-Jane Spong at May 7th, 2009
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Sal and The Gang – thanks for the photo. Such a comfort to see you all. We continue to pray.
Big, big hug
Peej, Craig, Emma and Sophie
#23 by Trevor & Maureen Makings at May 7th, 2009
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Dear Tom, Sal & family,
We were so shocked to learn of Tom’s terrible accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
love
Trevor & Maureen
#24 by Peta-Jane and Craig Spong at May 7th, 2009
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All the very, very best for tomorrow. I’ll be at Mass and will be lighting lots of candles (you know me – fire hazard!) Will also join Redan in prayer at 1pm your time.
Love you lots.
#25 by Cayto & Ross Owen at May 7th, 2009
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Darling Sal, we have lit a candle for Tom and have been thinking of you all constantly and praying for all of you. All these posts are from truly great friends and are a reflection on both of you and your strength. All our warmth, love, prayers are with you. So far away but so close to our hearts. Lots and lots of love xoxo
#26 by Lauren at May 7th, 2009
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Tom, Sal and girls,
Our thoughts are with you and you are in our hearts during this excrutiating time. You have so many friends around the worl and we will pull together in our love for you both.
big hugs and love,
Lol and Oli
#27 by Spen & Rhons at May 7th, 2009
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Our love and thoughts are with you Sal, your girls, and all the family. Get well Tom.
Love Spen & Rhons
#28 by Justin Nel at May 7th, 2009
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Our thougts and prayers are with an amazing guy and family 24/7. Justin & Amie
#29 by Shaun Makings at May 7th, 2009
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I just heard the devastating news indirectly from James and Les! Please know that you are in the thoughts of the Makings family in Australia.
Love
Shaun & Melissa
#30 by Tammy Loverdos at May 7th, 2009
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Dear Tom and Sal,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
With love,
The Loverdos family
#31 by Phil and Nadine at May 7th, 2009
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Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Have faith and be positive.
You can’t keep a good man down!!
Much love
Nadine and Phil Fairweather (Oz)
#32 by Gerry Comninos at May 7th, 2009
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Tom, Sal, Ciara and Erin
I am not sure that word can express my feelings of utter desperation upon hearing this news.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you strength.
Love
Gerry, Sonya and Elizabeth
#33 by Ross McAdam at May 7th, 2009
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Hi All
Thanks to those keeping us up to date. For those of us far away it is a task greatly appreciated.
Words are inadequate and all I want to do is hug you. If I am feeling this lost, cheated, scared, helpless, overwhelmed etc then Sal you are amazing to be standing.
Our thoughts, Love and prayers are with you.
With all our love and strength
Ross, Sooz, Olivia and Sarah.
PS Olivia has said it is all OK because she has kissed it all better. So Tom hundreds of kisses better from here.
#34 by Mark Strathern at May 7th, 2009
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Tom, hang in there. You are in our thoughts and we wish you all the best for the op today. The trip to Chimanimani is still on the cards!!
See you soon
Regards Mark and all at Enterprise Press
#35 by Marc & Helen at May 7th, 2009
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Waking up every morning and seeing that photo of Tom (its gorgeous) and Sally with Grant and the others inspires me. The great support and care that is around Tom is truly wonderful. This LOVE for Tom is global for Tom is such a free spirit that he has manged to touch peoples hearts everywhere.
To those with Sal, responsible for her needs and support and this website I have true appreciation for what you guys are doing. Keep up the great work and we will keep up the Great fight for Toms recovery.
love Marc , Helen, Josh and Marc
#36 by Gary & Shirl at May 7th, 2009
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Thoughts and prayers are with you all throughout the day. Keep all your strength and belief flowing.
Love from across the wall.
Gary, Shirl, Matt & Craig
#37 by Stephen and Heather at May 8th, 2009
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Dear Tom our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love
Stevie, Heather and Holly
#38 by Stephen and Heather at May 8th, 2009
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Dear Tom our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family big fight buddy!!!
Love Stevie Heather and Holly
#39 by Phil & Nadine Fairweather at May 8th, 2009
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Sal & Tom
From the “Land Downunder” you remain in our thoughts and prayers.
A quote from Christopher Reeve to power you forward to the best possible recovery:
“So many of our DREAMS at first seem Impossible, then they seem Improbable, and then when we Summon the Will, they eventually become Inevitable.”
With love
Phil & Nadine
#40 by Stevie and Heather at May 8th, 2009
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Dear Tom and Sal,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you big fight buddie!!!
Love
Stevie, Heather and Holly
#41 by Kate Logan at May 8th, 2009
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We’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and pray the op is successful and brings some positive news. Thank you to everyone involved for keeping us so well informed of Tom’s condition-
Tom’s a fighter!!!
#42 by Terry Morrison-Wells (Nel) at May 8th, 2009
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Thinking of you Sal and all the family.
Lots of love Terry
#43 by Jason Smith at May 8th, 2009
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Tom & Sal,
My prays and thoughts are with you and your family through each day. I wish all the best for tomorrow.
Be strong!
#44 by Marc & Helen at May 8th, 2009
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Have been thinking of you both all morning and feeling positive, I know Tom is fighting, and the strength of you both is inspirational to me. Sal and family, keep doing what you are doing, you are amazing, and please tell Tom we love him. Helen
#45 by Bryan Evans at May 8th, 2009
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Hi Sal, Tom and Girls,
Sally my thoughts are with constantly and prayers for Tom. So lovely to see the support and simply amazing friends and family you have to help see you through these indescribable times.
With all my love and thoughts.
Bryan..
#46 by Dutch &Lynn Cloete- Redan Beitbridge at May 8th, 2009
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To Tom and family,
Just to let you know that you are all very much in our thoughts and prayers.
Best regards, Dutch and Lynn
#47 by Ursh and Paul Gorringe at May 8th, 2009
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Dear Tom and Sal,
Thinking of you every day Tom. Sal, your strength is amazing. You are both inspirational people, keep strong and positive and know that there are so many people out there who have you constantly in their thoughts. All our love Paul and Ursh
#48 by Mark Ferrao at May 8th, 2009
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Dear Tom & family,
Tom, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting the fight.
Love from all at Emoholo and Entelec
#49 by Mark and Tar at May 8th, 2009
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To our precious sal
we are thinking of you today, wish i could be there with you. be strong and positive, your special, big, beautiful husband is in the best hands.
#50 by Sarah English at May 8th, 2009
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Sal tom and girls ,
Much love , thoughts and prayers.
Know that the smallest steps are some rimes the biggest .
Sarah