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MBDriver
9th Apr 2005, 11:33
Hey Guys. Eric Elphick ex 19 squad Durban is in the Rashid Hospitol in Dubai after suffering a heart attack at the airport on Thursday night. Any of you who know him and are living there please visit He needs some company
Gunship
12th Apr 2005, 07:43
Eric,
My prayers go to you my friend.
God bless you in these times.
4HP are you close mate ?
If so - please sned regards and cheer him up with some bubbly stuff from me please (and loslyf type magazine) ;)
All the best
Gunzzz
marc perkins
12th Apr 2005, 09:20
Thanx for the news MB Driver,
It was 15 Sqn Durban where Eric was previously the Commanding Officer. He later did a tour at the Forward Air Command post Durban, before returning to AFB Durban as the Base Efficiency Officer. When last I saw him he was with Slade and the gang at Starlight; so not sure what he is up to in Dubai.
He was always a pleasure to work with, and somehow had the gift of getting the best out of those who served under him. In my circles anyway he was certainly respected and looked up to.
Please send regards, and Get well soon wishes anyone who is nearby.
Regards
MP :ok:
Putcodrvr
12th Apr 2005, 09:50
I was fortunate to be at 15 Sqn with Eric as OC. He is now with NAC Contracts. On his way back to SA when his heart attacked him at DXB. Heard he is improving and should be on his way home soon.
greaser
12th Apr 2005, 10:20
Hi all,
Eric had just finished a base check in Kabul and was on his way home.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
From all the SA crews operating in Kabul,we wish you a speedy recovery.
MBDriver
12th Apr 2005, 11:50
Just heard from NAC that he is getting out of the hospital today and will spend a few days in Dubai before he comes home
Gunship
12th Apr 2005, 14:00
Fantastic news :ok:
Maybe just the thought of that brown stuff down south made him better ;)
Cheers,
Gunss
Nellis
16th Apr 2005, 08:22
Anyone have any more news on Eric, where is he now?
Cheers
Gunship
16th Apr 2005, 08:26
Tx for your mail Oupaaaaaa ... maybe he is still where you are ?
Search for the hospital and pass him a cold one ;)
PS: Have a gr8 trip - ek is jaloers
Cheers from the ewenaar :ok:
Nellis
16th Apr 2005, 09:08
Apparently he has been discharged from the hospital and was staying in the Millenium Hotel. I phoned the hotel and there is no record of him - is he now sperm to worm??
Cheers
Gunship
16th Apr 2005, 09:11
maybe he feels so good that he went to search for some sperm counters :E
MBDriver
16th Apr 2005, 09:39
Eric arrived home Friday afternoon. seems to be ok but will still have to do some tests here.
Gunship
16th Apr 2005, 09:46
Thanks mate - send him my and Nellis's best wishes please.
Will advise Nellis via mail he hasn't got a drinking partner in the land of sand .. :ok:
Many thanks for all the good wishes. Visited the specialist he described me as a "highly tuned athlete who is cleared to leap over tall buildings and catch bullets in my teeth" Was very well looked after in Dubai had visits from Stony Steenkamp and his wife, Roger Mileham and then entertained by Dave Upfold and Bert Robertson. Thanks for the time and trouble.
Gunship
6th May 2005, 10:12
Excellent news Eric :thumbs:
Vat vas and best regards,
Gunzzz
4HolerPoler
7th May 2005, 12:16
Great news Eric - welcome back. Stay well, take it easy.
4HP
Dr Know
10th May 2005, 17:52
EBE
Sorry I missed you on my return but glad to hear alls well and you had a safe trip home.
Regards
The Dr
Ps. hope you had a good shave;)