DCP NewsFeed Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 A message from our Chairman, Mr Herman Mashaba: “Sadly, our beloved Retha lost her battle with cancer this morning. I know you will all join me in mourning the passing of this great South African. At our strategy planning session last weekend, more than 50 Field Band members, board and staff members, donors and partners […] ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/2014/02/tribute-to-retha-cilliers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironlips Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Retha Cilliers was the single most important force in Drum Corps in her hemisphere. Her drive and organizational skills were monumental, surpassed only by her compassion, heart and fierce sense of justice. Literally thousands of South African young people had their lives immeasurably enriched by this symphony woodwind player who took on the responsibility to direct the birth and nurturing of the Drum Corps activity in her country. Like Nelson Mandela, who honored her work with the South African Field Bands, Retha is irreplaceable. Though she has gone, the mighty spirit she left remains, unbroken. Edited February 13, 2014 by ironlips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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