Pinetown SAPS station commander’s sudden death shocks community
The passing of Brigadier Leon Matthysen has taken its toll on the police community and the people that worked closely with him.
DESCRIBED as a legend, the news of the death of dedicated Pinetown Station commander, Brigadier Leon Matthysen, has come as a shock to the police community and the community at large.
According to reports, Matthysen suffered a heart attack and died in hospital yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, May 28).
Marshall Security’s Andreas Mathios, shared a tribute on Facebook yesterday.
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“One thing I could say about him, he was a true legend. He always put his members first and he was such a dedicated member not only to the station, but to his colleagues, his friends, his family. He made a huge impact in Pinetown when he took over as station commander,” said Bosse, adding that the brigadier will truly be missed.
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