A tribute to Andrew Johns


Andrew Johns. Husband, Father, Kiter, Windsurfer, Surfer and a super nice guy. Born 2 July 1976 and passed away on 5 August 2007 when he slipped on a mountain in Ceres and fell 150m down a Gorge.

I will remember Andrew as a humble, polite and funny guy who was always a pleasure to be around with. He was incredibly funny and didn't have a bad or aggressive bone in his body. He never said anything bad about anyone.

While doing an article on him and his company I was busy taking pictures of him. He interrupted me and said - "please take some pictures of the other workers in the factory, they are just as important as I am." When he moved down from Jeffreys Bay to Cape Town to establish Xelerator Kiteboarding in Cape Town (with nearly no money in his pocket) he brought down Richard - a poor black man who was previously unemployed. Andrew paid for his housing and gave him a car. He always put others before him.

I remember Andrew as someone with a good heart. Always friendly, humble and considerate towards those around him. He was incredibly funny too. He left an impression on me as I am sure he has left on the lives of many others.

He was an incredible waterman and a genius at the craft of making boards, but he was a far greater person.

May you rest in peace, we will always remember you.

Winter is a hard time for board manufacturers and Jessica is now facing life without Andrew and a deep financial mess. Andrew was a fun loving care-free young man with his life ahead of him and didn't plan to move on so soon. There is a large void left by Andrew and his family needs financial help whilst finding their feet. If you are in a position to help, albeit a small amount, please take some time to do so.

You can donate money in two ways :

1) Via our online shopping cart. Monies will be transfered to Jessica's bank account. If you like you can SMS Jessica with the amount once you donated the money online at +27 82 699 1006

Click here to make a donation now via our secure online shopping cart

2) Make a direct deposit into Jessica's bank account.

Her banking details are:

ABSA BANK
MONTAGUE GARDENS BRANCH
JESSICA ANNE RAUCH
Account Number 9117167954

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Sorry to see you go so soon Little Andrew x

Jen

as an ex omunder,i wish to express my sympathy to andrews wife and family,please take good care,my thoughts are with you all

bobby smith


Our love and best wishes go to those who now have a gap in their lives. We will always remember his infectious laughter as a youngster!

Brian and Shirley

Our love and prayers are with you our old Oranjemund friends during this sad time,.May your grieving be short and your memories long.
Ollie, Graeme & Barry Reid

Ollie Reid