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It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to Gavin Thompson who passed away today after battling cancer.Michael (Mouse) with his dad and fellow rescue hero Gavin Thompson Michael (Mouse) with his dad and fellow rescue hero Gavin ThompsonIt's a sad day when we lose one of our own. Gavin, you were a true friend and will be missed by your Sea Rescue family at Station 3 Table Bay.Our thoughts are with Lyndsay, Bronwyn, Darren and Michael.Today was the Cancer Shavathon down at the Waterfront and the Station 3 Alpha crew all had their heads painted pink in honour of Gavin.Gavin’s funeral will be on Friday the 8th March, 11H00 at the Joshua Generation Church, Menlo Crescent, Edgemead.20130302_130928_resized_1
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