DERIK DU TOIT – R.I.P
Derik du Toit, a son, skater and friend to many passed away near Paarl in a car accident last week friday around 7:30pm. Apparently his girl who was in the accident is fine and has been discharged from the hospital. Derik will be missed by those that knew him because of his amazing character.
My Culture send me this message:
To those of you who don’t know, Derik du Toit who featured in issue 2 passed away in a car accident near Paarl on Friday evening around 7:30. His girlfriend was also involved but miraculously she is fine and has been discharged from hospital. Derik was an amazing guy, and will be missed by all that he touched through skateboarding and parties!
Skateboarding in South Africa has now lost another soldier too young! Like he said in the interview, ”You can dance if you want to, you can leave your friends behind”… Enjoy the dance brother! Thanks for giving MC the chance to give props where props are due.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Zelda, the du Toit family and all the crew who knew him.
from the facebook NSA Skateboarding wanted to let us know that ”Memorial service for Derik is at 14:00 on Thursday, 12Nov at NG Church parow. La provence road, Welgelegen. Please spread the word!”
Here is a letter Marcel Yslie, wrote that we wanted to share with you;
Derik…
a shy guy putting a smile on everybody’s faces. We are surely going to miss your singing and hippie dances with a Black Label quart in the hand, closed eyes and huge smile enjoying the vibes.
He is probably the most chilled person I can think of now, whether he’s going through a bad time or skating a comp. He had so much respect for other’s and would be the clown at a party.
I first met him in 2005 at the NSA: Grand Prix finals at Boogaloos in Canal Walk. After that we went for skates all around Cape Town. We had alot of fun nights in and around Belville one always owing the other a beer. Sorry I couldn’t give you your last one I owed you.
If anyone wants to send pictures or clips for the movie premier happening on the 20th of November @ Buckley’s Edward streer (so far) you are welcome to do so.
Derik’s memorial service will take place at the NG church Welgelegen, La Province road, at 2pm on Thursday the 12 of November.
You will be dearly missed
Marcel
All our prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends, God Bless you all.
