{"id":55660,"date":"2022-03-16T06:02:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T04:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/tree-planted-for-fallen-hero-20220315-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T19:46:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T17:46:48","slug":"tree-planted-for-fallen-hero-20220315-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/tree-planted-for-fallen-hero-20220315-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tree planted for fallen hero"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>More than 80 members of the local community policing forum (CPF) and Monte Vista\/Plattekloof Glen Neighbourhood Watch planted a tree in memory of Vic Barra who passed away on Friday 4 March following a battle with cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tree was planted opposite the Engen Garage in Monte Vista Boulevard and the ceremony was attended by his wife, Cheryl, and his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barra had served as chair of the neighbourhood watch for the past seven years, as well as vice-chair of the CPF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA giant tree has fallen. Vic (Barra) was an amazing administrator, always placing the community first. In 2020 he won the organisational excellence award from the City of Cape Town, a testimony to what he has done for the community,\u201d says John Ross, chair of the Goodwood CPF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ross describes him as a loyal family man and good friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the ceremony, a \u201cwhite light\u201d drive-through in Monte Vista ended at the Barra home where flowers and candles were handed to the family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe learned with a sad heart of his passing and his dedication to our organisation knew no bounds. I\u2019ll describe him as a strong, dedicated and caring leader and we are at a loss as to how we will go on without him,\u201d says Ross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that the organisations he belonged to send their heartfelt condolences to the Barra family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBarra will be greatly missed by us all and left a legacy which is memorable and which we will try to emulate going forward,\u201d Ross says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_03b24481\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/1331\/31a507d4c1c847109b99a278c81255d0.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/430cf2e5b5714a0b93b7b177589f1a05.jpg\" title=\"Candles were lit in remembrance of the late Vic Barra at the tree-planting ceremony.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Candles were lit in remembrance of the late Vic Barra at the tree-planting ceremony.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/1331\/cc81d75b6e054aa5a94ae19472595d88.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04e9643dba6b46419764e0aa7a8112ee.jpg\" title=\"Members of the Monte Vista\/Plattekloof Glen Neighbourhood Watch and the Goodwood Community Policing Forum attended the tree-planting ceremony in remembrance of the late Vic Barra in Monte Vista \"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Members of the Monte Vista\/Plattekloof Glen Neighbourhood Watch and the Goodwood Community Policing Forum attended the tree-planting ceremony in remembrance of the late Vic Barra in Monte Vista <\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Barra also supported the Edgemead Bowling Club and was an ardent fan of Chelsea Football Club in England and a Springbok supporter. 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