A memorial service will be held for David at 16h00 on Wednesday 25th April at the Big Bay Surf Lifesaving club.
Just after midday today, at Camps Bay, hundreds of surfers paddled out into the bay to celebrate the life of David Lilienfeld, 20, who died after being bitten by a shark at Koegel bay. Sea Rescue boats from Bakoven and Table Bay were also there on behalf of NSRI. Our heartfelt condolences to David’s family and friends.
A very moving tribute
Wow I think its amazing that so many went to pay tribute to David, he must have been smiling in heaven looking down at so many beautiful people thinking only of him. Lord protect all surfers who take to the water from the monsters of the deep, send your angels to guide and protect each and every one. AMEN
wow – what a moving tribute to the guy!
Heart felt love goes out to his family & friends.
Thank you very much for all your support N.S.R.I
So awesome to see!
that was a very moving ceremony!!!
Stunning tribute to a person who seems to have impacted so many lives!
Touch the Earth, love the Earth, rest your soul in her solitary places. Henry Beston (1888-1968) American writer
May God bless your soul and brings comfort to your family. Rest in peace David.
It is fantastic to see so many great guys and girls celebrating this sportif guy. Wish his bothers and sister and family lot of strength in this turbulent time. David you were a great supporting and energic guy: all will miss you deeply. You will be a legend 4ever/
Rest in Peace David Lilienfeld.
Awesome!!! RIP David!!! I have goosebumps!
Beautiful tribute, Lord comfort his family in this difficult time. R.I.P David
Ons diepste medelye aan Dirk, Sonja, Ansie, Gustav en Ouma Marie.
David. You were a beautiful boy, and grew up to be a beautiful
young man. We will never, ever forget you!
Ride some awesome waves up their!
May your family find strenth, and remember all the good memories of you
MAY YOU RIDE THE WAVES OF HEAVEN! REST IN PEACE DAVID.
May the memories of your wonderful son, brother and grandson give you some peace and comfort. May the Lord hold you tightly at this very sad time, talk to Him. Remember to talk to those around you, they want to love, comfort and cry with you. Our hearts too, are broken. With fond love from another surfer’s mum…Proverbs 3 v 5,6
My innigste meegevoel aan al David se familie en vriende. In die besonder dink ek aan die mense wat die heel naaste aan hom geleef het. Mag jul vertroosting vind.
I’m also a loving surfer’s and kiter’s mum.
Please remember your son laughing and shouting out loud how beautifull live is, riding the next wave.
I didn’t know your son, but my heart is with you.
Beate-Katharina
Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die
sending so much love and light to everyone that was there and to the friends and family that are left behind xxx rip david xxx
Ride the waves in Heaven.
RIP David xxxxx
How sad that nothing we will do or say will change this dreadful reality. May your empty arms touch millions of people in a special way by embracing each other in grief. Gone from your arms through the curtain of mist yet he will remain in your thoughts and your hearts.
Die woorde ontbreek,ons meegevoel innig,wens ons kan help met die seerheid. Sal die klein toktokkie speler, mooi jong seun op die motorfiets met plank op hande en sy boetie altyd saam met al die mooi goed in ons harte onthou! By julle in ons gedagtes, gebede en harte…Dirk, Ansie, Gustav en Sonja en kleingoed.
I am also a water child’s mom, a kiter and surfer can understand your pain, our deepest sympathy Dirk to you and your family!
Liefste Dirk, Ansie, Gustav, Sonja, Ouma Marie en jul families
Ek bind met sagte pienk linte my warm hart liggies aan jul gebroke harte vas en ek swem versigtig en stadig saam met julle langs die oewers van die mooiste herinneringe van elke dag van 20 goue jare.
Sagte simpatiewense van Mariëtte Tredoux
Ons is so hartseer, maar berus. David het uitgestaan, nie net vanwee sy lengte en blonde hare nie, maar as ‘n jongman wat ‘n hart van goud gehad het, uiters talentvol was en altyd vriendelik en gereed was vir ‘n geselsie. Jy sal voortleef, David. Innige simpatie aan Dirk en Sonja, Ansie en Sakkie, Gustav en ander naaste familielede en vriende, vind vertroosting in al die goeie herinneringe, koester dit, asem die vars seelug in vir David…
God bless you bro. Hope you’re having the time of your life in heaven.x