DCP NewsFeed Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 It is with profound sadness that the Field Band Foundation marks the death earlier today of its co-founder and Honorary Life President, Mr. Bertie Lubner. From our very beginnings in 1997, Bertie has been an active and involved supporter of the Foundationâs outreach to more than 40 000 children of disadvantage across South Africa. Through […] ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/2016/04/bertram-bertie-lubner-11-march-1931-18-april-2016/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironlips Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Mr. Lubner deserves to be remembered as the godfather of Drum Corps in South Africa. The organization he helped establish and nurture changed the lives of thousands of young people and their families for the good. He put his business reputation, skill and personal resources at the service of others, using Drum Corps as the vehicle to enrich their self-esteem and encourage positive social values. Individuals like him are rare, but it only takes a few to change the world if they have his kind of courage and determination. From the other side of the world, I salute him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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