Support Africa’s Rangers

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May the Roar of the African Lion be heard by the Children of our Children’s

Children and Forever

GRAA Administrative Officer: Natalee CrozierP O Box 84420, Greenside, 2034, Cel: 0825707597, Fax: 0865445142,

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Support Africa’s Rangers

The challenges facing Africa’s rangers are greater than ever before in the face of a continental poaching epidemic that threatens the very existence of our continent’s remarkable wildlife. These incredible men and women need our support. Maintaining motivation and morale amongst those who stand in the front line of African conservation is of paramount importance if we hope to win what can only be described as a war.

A rangers’ job is often done without recognition, in remote wilderness areas where communication is a serious challenge and resource support is often extremely scarce. Enormous sacrifices are made by rangers and often this is felt most noticeably by a rangers’ family. We therefore also need to recognise them and thank them for their supportive role under trying circumstances. The Game Rangers’ Association of Africa (GRAA) is of the opinion that often these rangers are not acutely aware of the admiration there is amongst the wider global community for the cause which they fight for every day. The GRAA has thus embarked on a social media campaign to gather messages of support for the rangers of Africa by setting up a Facebook page entitled “Support Africa’s Rangers”.

Let these messages serve as a form of motivation to those of you in the field who will know that there are people across the globe that are thinking of you and appreciating the work that they do with such passion and commitment.

The GRAA will distribute these messages far and wide within its network. We hope these messages will serve as a measure of inspiration to the dedicated ranger corps operating across the continent. We unite behind you brave men and women who stand in defence of our natural heritage. You deserve our recognition and thanks.

The following messages are a sample of the support that members of the public have left for you. Thousands of people have already shown their support by liking the page on Facebook.

We appreciate you, we admire you and we stand behind you every step of the way.

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Sarel van der Merwe:

“Thank you for doing incredibly dangerous work to protect our

wildlife.”

Bloemfontein, RSA.

Petra Moreira:

“We fear for you and we pray for you. God bless you in this difficult

endeavor.”

Johannesburg, RSA.

Alison Fitzgerald:

“We are really proud of you; you put yourselves on the front line.

Thank you.”

Komati, RSA.

James Waichanguru Ndirangu:

“It is through your great efforts that I am proud to be a Kenyan

with all the flora and fauna. God bless the works of your hands.”

Kiambu, Kenya.

Paul Carnall:

“Thank you so much for all of the hard work you do. You are all

heroes who deserve medals.”

United Kingdom.

Don- Minn Jay:

“Supporting the efforts, by you, to protect wildlife.”

Minnesota, USA.

Lisa Miller:

“Thank you for protecting Africa’s majestic animals....I have total

respect for all of you!!”

Te Kowhai, New Zealand.

“Thank you for protecting Africa’s majestic animals....I have

total respect for all of you!!”

“Thank you so much for the very brave and exhausting work you all do. You are heroes!”

Tessa van Helsdingen:

“Being in the bush often, I know what conditions you work in. You

are heroes fighting the greed of mankind. We salute you daily.”

RSA.

Rhonda S. Radford:

“Please be assured that your hard work and effort is greatly

appreciated from many miles away. Thank you for protecting

Africa’s wildlife. Your bravery and courage is hugely respected. May

you all stay safe!”

Iowa, USA.

Kay Hall:

“Thank you so much for the very brave and exhausting work you all

do. You are heroes!”

Sheffield, UK.

Penny Thorn:

“Keep up the fantastic work you are doing, each and everyone one

of you is so important to the wildlife. Be proud of yourselves - you

deserve to be.”

Wickham Market, UK.

Cheryl Hurly Dormer:

“Thank you brave soldiers for taking care of our precious wildlife.

There is a war being waged on our animals, and you do your best

to keep them safe... God bless you all and keep you safe...”

Boksburg, RSA.

Bo Dhi:

“Thank you for your tireless and brave efforts to protect Africa’s

precious animals! I respect you by heart!”

Claudia Viljoen:

“Thank you for all your hard work and effort to protect our wild

life in Africa, it does not go unnoticed. I greatly respect all the

rangers that risk their lives every day for the future and prosperity

of our wildlife!”

Mikki Hardy:

“No words could ever convey the deep gratitude I feel for all

involved in animal conservation - especially the Rangers that put

their lives on the line every day to save our heritage. THANK YOU!”

Pretoria, RSA.

Paige Trent:

“Heartwarming to see such dedication. We sleep better knowing

you are protecting our most precious creatures. Thank you from

the bottom of our hearts.”

Nkhangwe Eric:

“And those who are in Africa in particular. Commitment and

dedication they have shown is aboveboard. We thank you for your

commitment is saving humanity and our heritage. Keep up the

good work, and whatever your spiritual belief, you are always in

our daily prayers.”

Pilanesberg, RSA.

Finella Cramond:

“You are doing a great job even though I am in the UK when I visit

the first thing I want to do is see all the animals.”

Newton Abbot, UK.

Lynne Braithwaite:

“Thank you for putting your lives on the line every day to save our

precious wildlife.....”

Johannesburg, RSA.

“No words could ever convey the deep gratitude I feel for all involved in animal conservation

- especially the Rangers that put their lives on the line every day to

save our heritage. THANK YOU!”

“Rangers face each day with courage and determination. You are doing God’s work and the world is watching.”

Cindy Davis Stricklin:

“You are all incredible people for what you do for the wildlife.

Thank you!”

Sherwood Arkansas, USA.

Edward Madzivanyika:

“This is a war without end as long as greedy elements in our society

live. Aluta continua!”

Zimbabwe.

Jane Riley:

“Thank you all for everything you do to preserve the world’s

wildlife each and every day, please never give up the great work

you do - You truly deserve our respect and admiration. I salute

you.”

Dalene Russo:

“Rangers face each day with courage and determination. You are

doing God’s work and the world is watching.”

Colorado, USA.

Rukara Nkurunziza:

“Good job. Wildlife saved.”

Kigali, Rwanda.

Cor Lourens:

“How does one thank these people for their bravery? Just not

enough words.”

Komatipoort, RSA.

Sharon Hill Crouch:

“I applaud their bravery!”

Tennessee, USA.

Michael Keigwin:

“I worked with the rangers in Virunga for the best part of 8 years,

through my work in Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth National Park. A

lovely group of guys in the biggest war zone in the world. Did you

know 107 of the 400 rangers were killed in the region between

1995 and 2005. Forgotten heroes.”

Beverly Maile:

“These men are doing an amazing job in terrible circumstances.

Very brave men!”

Peter Woolfe:

“Hats off for you guys. You do such an important job! More

important than any politician, any successful mogul, any lawyer,

any accountant, any doctor. You must be very proud of the work

you do and who you are!”

Windhoek, Namibia.

Leslene Dunn:

“You are men in a million, true heroes, and certainly true animal

warriors. Bless you for what you do, for all the sacrifices you make

in trying to keep our precious rhino safe.”

Katja Bär Glöditzsch:

“Thank you field rangers; each one of you is awesome! Please stay

safe.”

Walvisbay, Namibia.

Helene Donohoe:

“Thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you again for your

help and dedication in the name of conservation.”

Onderstepoort, RSA.

“These men are doing an amazing job in terrible

circumstances. Very brave men!”

“Thank you to all our amazing rangers. Without you we would be in a far worse state than at present. You deserve all our respect as you are our wildlife heroes.”

Clearie Lewis:

“Can’t imagine being so brave and dedicated. Thank you from

Canada for what you do.”

Marius Fuls:

“When rangers stop believing we’ll win the war, then we’ve lost it.

They need all the support they can get!”

Ellisras, RSA.

Una Geldenhuys:

“Be careful, I will be thinking of all of you out there doing amazing

work, I will pray for each of you to keep you and our wildlife safe

and to protect you with our wildlife!!!!!!!!!!”

Michel Kleverlaan:

“Yes Rangers, many thanks from The Netherlands! I hope your

efforts will be a great success! Keep up the spirit and save the

animals. You all stay healthy and in fine shape! Kind Regards.”

Netherlands.

Heather Dowdle Hugh:

“Thank you to all our amazing rangers. Without you we would be

in a far worse state than at present. You deserve all our respect as

you are our wildlife heroes.”

Johannesburg, RSA.

Heath Bedingfield:

“If only the public would realize what game ranging is all about and

the diverse nature of the job and how little financial reward there

is, perhaps they would be appreciated more. You guys do some

amazing dangerous work, I salute you all.”

Fransuliene Bosch:

“Job well done guys, every day you make huge sacrifices, proud of

all your efforts, keep up the great work.”

Bredasdorp, RSA.

Alet Evert:

“The only true hero’s in my book. Love you guys and praying for

your safety.”

Durban, RSA.

Nigel Miller:

“It’s good to know there are decent men like this committed to

protecting the wildlife. All we ever seem to hear about is poachers.”

Leanne Forrest-Rathbone:

“Such Heroes!! The world is more grateful than they realize. Thank

you!”

Elaine Wayman:

“So much respect for the rangers. They are so brave and fighting

for the animals. How wonderful is that?”

Lynette Anne Aspeling:

“Excellent! So very proud of you all! Keep up the excellent work

you do! Thank you!”

Bellville, RSA.

Andy Ballan:

“Your work is heroic. Wildlife conservation is a must and I admire

and fully support your efforts. Keep up the great work!”

Southhampton, United Kingdom.

“Such Heroes!! The world is more grateful than they realize.

Thank you!”

“So proud of you! The work you do is so important for the world, for the wild and for all of us and our children.”

Lorraine Aveling Ten Krooden:

“Thank you to all our Rangers out there in the bush doing what

you can with the limited equipment at your disposal and risking

your lives every day to protect our very vulnerable wildlife. I for

one appreciate all your efforts and thank you too, to your families

who support you. An awesome job, our rhino and elephants need

you.”

Charmaine Walker:

“Hi buds. Know how much you are doing and the efforts you put

in, keep up the good work we need you guys, keep well and safe

thanx.”

Frances D’Aintree:

“So proud of you! The work you do is so important for the world,

for the wild and for all of us and our children.”

Mackoti Transport:

“You people are doing awesome work and the pics are

wonderful!!!!!”

Heather Abrams Burger:

“Rangers Rock! Thank you all for being out in the bush protecting

our heritage. You do a very important job.”

Ele Phant Klein:

“Thanks for all you do!”

Darren Barnes:

“It’s my pleasure to endorse and promote this page as much as I

can. Keep up the good work. I have spent the last four years in

SA working with elephants. It would be a pleasure to make your

acquaintances.”

Bryan Havemann:

“Every night when we are snuggled up in bed, safe within our four

walls, let us not forget to share a thought and even a prayer for all

those dedicated rangers and field rangers who are lying in ambush

or on the fresh tracks of poachers who have brutally killed another

of our precious rhino’s. A big thank you goes out to that special

breed of men and woman who are willing to become that thin

green line between extinction and biodiversity conservation in

protected areas.”

Helene Donohoe:

“Hallo Support Africa’s Rangers-Thank you for all the wonderful

work you do with bringing news of the rangers in Africa to

the public. It is fantastic- we all need to bring awareness of the

challenges facing the planet in order for there to be meaningful

change.”

Marietjie Schutte:

“Ons het groot waardering vir al die veldwagters vir die groot werk

wat jul doen.”

Nicole De Klerk:

“You guys are amazing, brave and courageous... Keep up the good

work... You’re amazing x x x.”

Maureen Douglas:

“Dear Rangers , thank you from my whole heart for your deep

concern and efforts to help save our beautiful and valuable animals

in the wild , I will pray daily for your safety , it means a lot to me ,

what you are doing and a lot of other animal rights advocates in

the USA , thank you again!!!”

“You guys are amazing, brave and courageous... Keep up the good

work... You’re amazing xxx.”

“Compassion for life doesn’t end with a uniform. In some cases...it is amplified. Proactively defending the right to life by risking one’s own life is simply an exemplary act of compassion.”

Paul Carnall:

“You guys do amazing work - keep it up.”

Betty Ottoson:

“I appreciate them beyond measure.”

Srini Rajan:

“Compassion for life doesn’t end with a uniform. In some cases...it

is amplified. Proactively defending the right to life by risking one’s

own life is simply an exemplary act of compassion.”

Clearie Lewis:

“I admire these rangers so much for their courage and

determination to save wildlife. I cannot imagine having this much

courage. My heart is with this ranger and all the others every day.”

Katja Bär Glöditzsch:

“We salute and admire all game rangers. They are fighting a tough

battle for us. They have a dangerous job to do and we need

them.....the wildlife needs them. Thank you to each and every game

ranger out there!!!”

Maureen Douglas:

“Thank you for protecting the beautiful animals of our earth!! You

will be in my prayers daily!!!”

Zanmeri Van Vreden:

“The ultimate selfless act.... risking your lives. Preserving a magical

animal for our future generations...thank you for restoring my

faith in mankind...words cannot describe the appreciation, and

admiration.”

Cynthia Coetzee:

“For all the Game Rangers who are doing a great job, you are our

‘Heroes’. We salute you for your dedication and passion!”

Theresa Milne:

“Sending love and best wishes xx.”

Neil Barney:

”You are the guys doing a great job so our children can appreciate

real wildlife in the bush as I did when I lived in Botswana and visited

countries in the region.”

Sue Johnson:

“You are true heroes: for the wildlife, for your communities, for

your families, for the rest of us who love and respect you all. Much

gratitude.”

Andrew van Vuuren:

“Good work, Rangers! If only the police force was more like you!”

Martine Paredis:

“No hope without your much appreciated efforts!!”

Lynda Rubelli Tyrer:

“Great work guys we need you to protect our wildlife - keep up

the wonderful work you do.”

Marcy Swart:

“Without these brave game rangers, our wildlife would be in more

danger of poaching, every single game ranger is a hero and my

thanks go to them for the work they do selflessly.”

“You are true heroes: for the wildlife, for your communities,

for your families, for the rest of us who love and respect you all.

Much gratitude.”

“Heroes, all of you!”

Lynda Corkum:

“Heroes, all of you!”

Ian Robert Reid:

“There is strength in numbers. We trust and rely on you guys the

man in the bush the ranger to eradicate poaching at all costs. We

appreciate u and give our humble thanks to all involved. We are

with you in whatever support we can give you.”

Dave Brady:

“Heroes!”

Nancy Daniels:

“Thank you from Canada.”

Connie Keys:

“God bless them all and keep them safe.”

Mikki Hardy:

“Thank you for doing SO MUCH with SO LITTLE. Respect!”

Lorraine Aveling Ten Krooden:

“What a great job you all do too.”

Teresa Bradford:

“THANK YOU rangers! I have so much respect and admiration for

you all!”

Jacki Tribe:

“I thank you, my son thanks you, and any unborn grandchildren

thank you.”

Clearie Lewis:

“Here is my thank you to the rangers for their incredible courage

and dedication. You have my great admiration. You are saving

some of the world’s most beautiful species and they would go

extinct without you. I wish I could do something to help besides

educating people, especially in China, and trying to get bans on

ivory. From Canada.”

Colleen Wright:

“You guys are fantastic stay safe.”

Linie van Biljon:

“Go guys go!! You are performing a formidable task!”

Eduardo Castro:

“Cheers for doing what nobody does... We respect you and love

you a lot...”

Theresa Milne:

“Big thumbs up guys. Thank you so much xx.”

Sharon Hill Crouch:

“Thank you for all the good that you do. Without you there would

be no hope.”

Derwin Steensma:

“Keep up the good work guys and thanks.”

Nikki Bob Cabaniss:

“Keep up the great job you guys do!! Thank you so much!!”

Eduardo Castro:

“God bless you my comrades!!!”

“Go guys go!! You are performing a formidable task!”

Charmaine Walker:

“I really hope that you get all those poachers ha-ha.”

Swati Kumar:

“Thank you for being there.”

Joan Wilken:

“Thank you for all you are doing to save our rhinos.”

Heather Mackenzie:

“Thank you for all that you all do protecting earth’s angels. You are

all legends in my eyes.”

Sarah Walker:

“You guys rock! Respect to each and every one of the rangers the

work you do is awesome and priceless.”

Heidi Giesela Anderka-Margetts:

“I salute, respect and thank each field ranger out there. May

Mother Nature keep a hand of protection over each of you. Go

safe guys!”

Jeanine Grobbelaar:

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the work you are

doing - you are loved and appreciated by so many people. God

bless you all.”

Derwin Steensma:

“Thank you guys, keep up the good work we are all behind you.”

Lorraine Hammond:

“Much respect! The rangers are true heroes!”

Sonja Oostervink:

“Thank you!”

Lod Nichana:

“Thank you!!”

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the work you are doing - you are loved and

appreciated by so many people.”

Africa’s rangers as you can see, the WORLD is behind you! Your work will ensure that the roar of the African Lion be heard by the children of our children’s children forever. Let us know what more we can do for you as we strive to Support Africa’s Rangers.

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