Munster crash claims lives of two close friends
Both men will be remembered for their strength, faith and unwavering principles.
Kevin Charles Brown died a day after his 74th birthday alongside his best friend, Jan Hendrik Morton (59), in a crash on the R61 in Munster on April 22.
Kevin, of Trafalgar, was giving Jan, who lived in Uvongo, a lift to work when the bakkie they were travelling in collided with a cow, resulting in a secondary collision involving a truck.
Kevin owned a maintenance and construction company, while Jan worked at the Wild Coast Sun.
Jan was the president of Petra Bikers Fellowship and vice-chairperson of the South Coast Presidents Council.
His wife, Suzi, described him as “a big man with a very small heart” who was deeply involved in the biking community and wider community work.“ He was a good, faithful worker, and someone who laughed easily even when everything around him was hard. Jan was a limited edition. He was a man of few words but did many good deeds. He was my pillar of support and a wonderful father and grandfather. I loved him, and will miss him,” she said.
Kevin’s children, Matthew, Mark, Marco and Fiona, described their father as a man of deep faith, a father to many, and someone with a generous heart who was always willing to help others.
He spent 20 years in the RSA Military and a further seven years in Afghanistan, experiences that shaped his discipline, resilience and strong moral foundation.
These qualities were evident in the way he lived and in the lessons he shared with others.
A founding member of Petra Bikers Fellowship, Kevin was also a passionate biker who found peace and freedom on the road with others.
He lived his faith daily, encouraging those around him wherever he went.
He often reminded his children: “The world owes you nothing. If you grow up believing it does, you will have a hard and miserable life. But if you are disciplined, know right from wrong, and grow into your own confidence, you can do anything.”
Perhaps the greatest lesson he passed on was to keep a sense of humour, even when everything around seemed to be falling apart.
Both men will be remembered for their strength, faith and unwavering principles: be generous, love freely, cherish your time and make an impact in the lives of others.
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