{"id":294702,"date":"2025-12-04T05:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T03:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/?p=294702"},"modified":"2025-12-03T14:24:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T12:24:38","slug":"photos-thanksgiving-service-in-idas-valley-a-nod-to-ones-who-serve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/photos-thanksgiving-service-in-idas-valley-a-nod-to-ones-who-serve\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos | Thanksgiving service in Ida&#8217;s Valley a nod to ones who serve"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On Sunday 23 November uniformed personnel from across Stellenbosch gathered at the Volkskerk van Afrika in Ida&#8217;s Valley for the 20th annual special thanksgiving service honouring God&#8217;s goodness and protection throughout the year. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The service, led by Dr Daniel Solomons of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaplainsalertsa.co.za\/\">Chaplains Alert South Africa<\/a>, had a deeply emotional component, with candles lit in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the line of duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A special tribute was paid to Derick Damons, fire chief of the Drakenstein Municipality who died in August, for his dedicated service to the Drakenstein community. A certificate of appreciation was presented to his brothers in his honour.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"GALLERY: Stellenbosch police members honoured\">GALLERY: Stellenbosch police members honoured<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1200 \/ 710)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"710\" alt=\"Chaplain Karen Philander, Heinrich Louw (Cape Winelands Fire &amp; Rescue Training Academy); Past Jenny Willemse; WO Zenobia Siedeman; Chaplain Daniel Solomons (Chaplains Alert South Africa); Rev Martin Williams ( Volkskerk Afrika) and Chaplain Eben Mouries (Departement of Correctional Services).\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-294706\" data-id=\"294706\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1200 \/ 710\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice4_55981.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice4_55981.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice4_55981-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice4_55981-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice4_55981-1024x606.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Chaplain Karen Philander, Heinrich Louw (Cape Winelands Fire Services Training Academy); Pastor Jenny Willemse; Warrant Officer Zenobia Sedeman; Chaplain Daniel Solomons (Chaplains Alert South Africa); Reverend Martin Williams (Volkskerk Afrika); and Chaplain Eben Mouries (Department of Correctional Services).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"317\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-294705\" data-id=\"294705\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1200 \/ 317\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice3_56030.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice3_56030.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice3_56030-300x79.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice3_56030-768x203.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice3_56030-1024x271.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Some of the dignitaries who attended the thanksgiving service in Ida&#8217;s Valley on Sunday 23 November. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"769\" alt=\"Samuels lighting a candle during the special service.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-294704\" data-id=\"294704\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1200 \/ 769\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice2_56001.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice2_56001.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice2_56001-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice2_56001-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uniformservice2_56001-1024x656.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Samuels lighting a candle during the special service.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceremony continued with the traditional bell ringing, conducted by Commander Heinrich Louw of the Cape Winelands District Municipality&#8217;s Fire Services.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognition was also given to assistant chief fire officer Tasso Steyn of Stellenbosch Municipality, who will soon retire after an outstanding 45 years&#8217; 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