Very sad day for South Africa bonsai community

Jaco Kriek Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:43 am

It is with great sadness that I announce that one of South Africa’s great bonsai personalities passed away yesterday. Louis Nel, who was known in world bonsai circles, was run over by a car while jogging early in the morning. We will miss him greatly!

Very sad day for South Africa bonsai community Louis_11

Guest Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:23 am

Very sorry to hear such bad news news. How tragic. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

F. Waheedy Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:00 am

That's a very sad news.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Mike Jones Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:59 pm

That is just terrible. Again an echo of the above sentiments. So-so sorry.

Mike

Rob Kempinski Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:38 pm

I am saddened to report of Louie Nel's passing. I did not know him that long (in bonsai terms ) but in the time that I did he really seemed like a fine man and a tremendous asset to South African bonsai and to global bonsai. I loved his sense of humor and his irreverent outlook.

It was reported he was killed by a car while he was jogging.
I hope he did not suffer and I will think of him and his family in my prayers.

stephen clarke Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:13 pm

sorry to hear such bad news,my thoughts go to his family.

Robert Steven Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:08 am

My deepest condolences... I met him several years ago and I really admire his bonsai, he gave the real "African" touch....
Rest In Peace !

Ravi Kiran Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:21 am

Shocked and really saddened by the passing away of Louis Nel. I have for long admired his trees and the pic that is posted in this thread is my fav and an inspiration... Never knew him personally, but his work has always been of his standards. I am sure that this is a great loss of South African Bonsai.... and to the world of Bonsai at large..

Sad