4th Jun
RIP Bronte Holland
Article posted on Thursday, June, 4th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
A message from Cam -
I’m so lost for words. Bronte, you lived your life to the fullest.
We had so many good times together and i will never forget the memories. You were a good room mate and a good friend.
I’m gonna miss you mate, say hi to JP for me.
My thoughts are with Gunna, Sue and Grady.
If anyone would like to leave a comment for Bronte ill print them of and pass them onto the Holland family.
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rest in peace bronte, you will be sadly missed by all….
R.I.P bro we will remember you for ever
lot of love to his friends and family
R.I.P Bronte you were an inspiration to me, condolences go out to his family and friends
R.I.P Bronte, your courage will never be forgotten.
You were such an inspiration.
My condolences to family and friends.
I am honoured to have met you, and shared your racing, commentating career. I will never forget your whips, your style, strength and madness
. Your antics always made me smile.
RIP #711 Hurricane Holland, I will miss your charisma. Your courage inspired others, you will be missed.
R.I.P. Bronte
You will be greatly missed and you were an inspiration
My condolences and thoughts to your family friends
BRONTE HOLLAND a name that will NEVER be forgotten!! not only was he an unbeliveable person a warm and welcoming friend he was a true testament to courage, determination and success someone that can be looked up to. your friendship and nature will be sadly missed bro, rest in paridise. love dozy
when it comes to bronte it was quality not quantity he got more out of and gave more in his 20 years that most do in a lifetime. He’s determination and passion i always admired and looked up to. Always entertaining we had some awesome times. My heart goes out to sue, gunna and grady and the entire holland family. “the good die young”. 711 forever love hobbo
R.I.P Bronte
Even though we didn’t know you personally it was always an inspiration watching the interaction between yourself, Cam and the crew up at Echuca.
Our condolences to your family and friends,
You’ll be sadly missed 711… RIP
Condolences to your friends and family and may you ride on for eternity.
Benny Foster
R.I.P. bronte ill miss you m8 when i heard about it i could not belive it once again R.I.P M8
RIP #711
My thoughts and prayers go out to your close friends and family. Your courage and determination are a true insperation to those of us you leave behind. Rest in peace mate.
Joel Rayner.
Bronte you touched many people in your short time here. You are a true inspiration to everyone. You will be sadly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. When i heard that you had passed i felt like someone had kicked me in the gut. You spread joy in everyones life that you came into contact with and made things that much better. Thank you for everything i will never forget our chats you are no longer in pain and are free to ride again.. RIP Bronte much love Rach xx
i met bronte at the mini sx a few years ago and he was one of the nicest guys going round.
even though i was a little kid with hands full of posters he still stopped and had a quick chat with me. it really made my day.
bronte you will be sorely missed.
you are a legend.
I was in the Farmers Arms Hotel in Nhill a few years ago, there was a band on and it was packed to the roof and loud as, I was standing at the bar when suddenly over al this insane noise I heard “MERV” and looked over at Bronte striding towards me, “Merv ive done a backflip” check it out (The look on his face was one that only a parent on christmas morning could recognise) he showed me the footage on his phone, it was so insaine , I screamed for him and gave him a look that he must of recognised, he said to me “yea you could do it Merv”.
I was so saddened when I first heard of his paralysing crash, this soon turned to hope with Bronte’s tough, hard working, confident attitude towards life, the way he faught back against the odds & to be able to move with a walking frame was nothing but pure guts and heart , the same as which he showed on the track.
I was so proud to know Bronte, and when he was doing commentary at races that we were racing at it made me feel so good to hear him call out my sons name and proudly say “Ive known this kid since he was born”
Gunna, Sue & Grady would be the most supportive and beautifull family that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. there support for Bronte since day dot has been 2nd to none, both at the races and at home, I am so sorry for them right now cos no one should have to bury there darling child or brother , I gave my son an extra big hug before bed tonight.
Myself, Kim and Jacob are feeling so much pain for you guys , and you know were not far if you need us God Bless & lots of love the Williams Fam xoxox
man i never met u in person bust sent you an email asking for tips with the back flip. i am 14 years old i don’t have a foam pit. he said try it on a bmx into water then on bmx to dirt then on moto and what ever you do commit 100 percent and don’t let the fucking bike go when i read this email i was so surprised that he replied i was honored i will never forget you.
if it gives any one any comfort he is probably riding in heaven on the best tracks back flipping everything side by side with Jono and Lusk and every other moto rider having the best time all day everyday with no restrictions.
hes not alone.
love jarryd.
Ride In Paradise mate
Holland 711 #1
We will miss your phone calls and your love for life.
keep riding and give heaven what for . Kaitlyn is feeling the loss. Words cannot say what she is feeling .We will meet again .
luv the Millers Horsham
Sue, Gunna and Grady my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Bronte you will be missed by so many. You have definitly made a big impact in this world!!!
Love Fawn xoxo
R.I.P BRONTE HOLLAND #711
YOUR GUNNA BE SADLY MISSED MATE…
YOU WHERE A GOOD RIDER AND YOU WENT THROUGH SO MUCH WITH YOU SPINAL INJURIE…
YOU WHERE SLOWLY GETTING THERE WITH GETTING BETTER AND THE DOCTORS SAID YOU WERENT GUNNA WALK AGAIN BUT YOU PROVED THEM WORNG….
AND I KNOW EVERYONE WAS PROUD OF YOU….
YOU WHERE A HERO TOO MANY AND FRIEND HEAPS OF PEOPLE….
RIDE FREE NOW WITH JP NOW..
R.I.P NOW MATE
THOUGHTS GO OUT TO THE HOLLAND FAMILY, FRIENDS AND ALL BRONTES BOYS
XXXXXXXXX
if anyone has any pic of bronte holland #711
would you please be ab le to e-mail them to me,
im making a tribute video of bronte to go on youtube but before it get published ill be getting grady to have a look to give it the okay to put it on and also bronte mum and dad…..
but will mostly be going through grady as i only know grady and bronte….
and if any of the boys aka cam or bilko and so on wanna have a look before it goes on e-mail me and let me know……
my e-mail is shortii_babe_fox_@hotmail.com
when you sent it just say in it bronte pics or somethin so i dont delete it…..
it would be great if i could get as much help with the pics as i can
thanks guys
jaimie lee
Bronte, you were such a kind and caring person to have in everyones lives and I am so sad that you had to leave us all in this sad way.
Even though I knew you such a short time you were still very close to my aunty, uncle, Nathan and as you would call her “BROOKEE.”
Brookee misses you terribly she looked up to you like another big brother and she will for the rest of her life. Everytime I saw her she mentioned you.
You were such a big part of everyones life and I hope when your in heaven you will be riding away with Jono and doing what you loved doing best.
My heart and condolences goes to Brendon, Sue, Grady and the rest of his family and close friends.
xoxoxoxoxoxo
R.I.P Holland…..
Cheers to a Top bloke who could always make me laugh!
Thanks for all the good times mate!
My thoughts go out to Bronte’s family and close friends.
Love Hanko.
R.I.P MATE!
Bronte holland, a mate, a legend, a hero to many! what can i say ur ability to defie the odds was such an insperation to all around u! im lost for words buddy so im gunna leave a couple of short storys about ya what stick out in mind.
i can remember the first time i actually got to meet ya! it was my 16th birthday! and all every1 could hear out the front of my house was ur hiace smokin out the street! hahaha then ya grabed me and went out doin skids! among other things haha! or goin to random partys bak in the day where we would have to walk like 5 ks bak into town smashing shit allong the way leaving a mass trail of destruction! haha.
haha i can remember 1 nite u come into town and got me to come to sum party and we din even get let inside the party because u started doin a burnout in albys van on the moto goin down there driveway then get to the house to have the dad sittin there with a criket bat tellin us to fet the F#@K outa there so we got a van load and bailed out haha.
so many more storys i can tell like u walkin down the street in nuthin but boxers, a helmet and boots! haha but ide be here for eva!
u will be very deeply missed buddy but never forgotton! my thoughts go out to sue, gunner and grady. R.I.P #711 will miss ya xo
I live in Kaniva and I wanted to let the family know that we are all behind and support them. This town is grief stricken and in shock of the sudden loss of Bronte. I did not know him personally but from what I hear…I wish I did. I do know his family and they are wonderful.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Also, the IGA family sends their condolences and send Sue and the family lots of hugs and kisses. xoxo
Bronte, u were the most amazing human being I ever met…When i was in a wheelchair you made sure I never gave up, you pushed me thru the hardest times in my life…Your courage, determination and inspiration was amazing….the 3am chats in the morning i will never forget, talking about absolutely nothing, laughing at stuff that wasnt even funny, but we both ended up in tears of laughter…I will never ever forget wat u did for me…ur a hero to so many, but for me your a different kind of hero..a hero that i cant even explain…i dont no how to….That night when u were in royal talbot, and i was in epworth, u made me make a promise, and i still havent been able to follow thru on it…but i will…coz u told me never to make promises unless u can follow thru on them…ther is so much that u said to me, that no one else will ever understand, and i dont plan on trying to explain it…i was on the outside, but u were one of the best friends i ever had…i will never forget u bronte….RIP mate, and when i follow thru on my part of the deal i no u will be there right beside me, like u will be beside all your close mates and family every day from now until forever…Love always xoxo
To Bronte’s family and “the boys”. Our deepest sympathy go out to you all. An inspiration to many, friend to all who knew him. May you all enjoy thinking about the crazy things he did and the fun times you shared !
To Bronte: Rest in peace Hurricane #711
Hurricane Holland #711 may have left our sight, but will never be far from our minds. A true legend to Motocross and Freestyle.
Always a pleasure to deal with, a sight to have watched and a great person to know. Your courage and determination was a credit to you and those who knew you.
Our thoughts are with Bronte’s family and friends.
From all the Crew at Freestyle Honda Motorcycles – Seaford – Vic
DARREN HOCKING, PAUL VALENTA, ALSION McKENZIE, SIMONE PENROSE, MARK SLADEK, JARROD PYNE, LEE WALKER, ROWAN, BEN, SHANE, REECE AND JANE
Bronte,
For a smaller size fellow you made a huge impact on everyone you met.
You will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts go out to your family.
From Harry & Lisa Bell
Rest in Peace Bronte,
Your commitment and courage will be sincerely missed. You will stay with us forever in our hearts and we know where ever you are now it will be on two wheels. Cheers Mate, from all your friends at ELECTRIC.
R.I.P holland bois going to miss you bro! Will never forget you and will never forget the good times we had.. My thoughts goes out to family, friends and all the boys! 711 forever
R.I.P. BRONTE HURRICANE HOLLAND #711
You are a hero man. Ride in peace !!!
G’day,
Im sorry to hear about you loss of Bronte,The worst always happens to the best first JP,Jeremy Lusk and now Bronte its such sad news.
R.I.P Bronte#711
Those of us here in Kaniva that have known Bronte his whole life are so shocked and saddened he’s gone. Such a larikin and always pushing the boundaries. He lived such a full life for his 21 years. We miss him and we give all our love and support to Gunna Sue and Grady. Also to Brontes’ mates my heart goes out to you.
R.I.P Bronte, the say the good die young. Thoughts go out to all you inspired and crossed paths with along the journey.
peace
R.I.P bronte! you were an inspiration! your memory will live on! x
It still doesnt seem real.. you were a guy with a lot of guts and determination, you never once gave up for what you believed in.. You accomplished anything and everything you set ur mind too!! 21 years is so short for someone like you but you lived everyday to the max, never once looking back..
You gave 110% to everything you did, mx, ur family, ur friends and even getting back on those feet..
You never realised how much of an insperation you were to people of all ages.. Whether it was for racing or your courage, everyone looked up to u in a way.. Most of all Grads.
You were a hero, an inspiration to many, and it was always a massive piss up when u came bak home, and by morning something had always happened and someone always got in the shit for it, whether it was the fights or been kicked out of the pub and also been banned, haha..
Everytime we went round home to the K town house, a few of us wood go have a drink with sue, and for the next 2 – 3 hours we heard and caught up on everything you and Grads had been up to, from the flights, racing, commentating, everything, the funny times and the getting into trouble times..
Friday at the funeral, sitting there listening to all those stories the boys had told, i dont think there was not one person that didnt laugh, it was funny becoz it was always something u wood do, u never once changed, and if u did it was only for the better..
You loved a challenge, and always set goals to push urself that bit further.
You and my bro used to get up to so much shit, at school and at home, the back shed, on top of the shed, even now, i have never seen as many porn mags as i did on top of that shed roof..
Watching you race was just amazing, you are a fantastic rider and i know up there you will still be showing everyone how great u are..
You were a friend to so many, and most of them called u a brother, i still get asked, so how many brothers did Bronte actually have?
Your memories are always going to be held within our hearts, laughing at the things u used to do.. U always put a smile on everyones face, and always had the time to talk to everyone…
Your free to ride now bront..
Sue, Gunna and Grads our thoughts are with u, and we will always be here for u… xx
His close mates all over, an awesome friend who cld neva be replaced!
#711 the dream rides on……..
RIP BRONT
Love the Salts xx
(Kaniva Jnr Colts Football on Sat 13th July 09, wearing black armbands in tribute for Bronte, kicked arse in the footy with Kaniva’s final score sitting at 7 11)
R.I.P Bronte… you were the guy i looked up to, i have pictures of you all over my walls and before a race i used to watch u ride. i have your name and number on my bar pad now, and befor a race i say this wins for you. i will miss you greatly, and im sure so many other kids and adults that looked up to you will miss you too, i wont let any one forget you, you will be in the motocross for ever and ever. My heart goes out to his family and friends….
WE WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU BRONTE..
R.I.P
Lots of Love From Larissa….xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
R.I.P bronte, you will always be my hero, forever. my mx number is now 711. so ill always rememebr youu.
RideInPeace.
x
R.I.P bronte i cant believe that you are gone, you were my hero and always will b, you were the rider i most looked up to when the docters said i wasnt going to ride for 18 months i knew i had to prove to them i could and have so soon ill be winning races and first race i ever win going to dedicate it to you . i have two mags of you when you were on front cover one that is now in a frame and one that just sits in my draws that i get out and when i think times are tuff all i have to do is look at the challenges u faced, i bet your riding up there on the best tracks with jono and lusky and no longer suffering in pain. and looking down on your all your boys and family and making sure there safe, i know that when i get on a bike and all your friends do they are going to be thinking of #711. i wish i had to the guts to come and say hey when i saw you but one day we will met. R.I.P bronte you will never be forgotten my thoughts go out to brontes family and friends .
love smitti
R.I.P bronte i first saw you on a dirt action movie and ever since then you have been my favourite rider and my inspiration. hope all of brontes mates and family get through this all right R.I.P
I’ve just returned from being overseas and I am so saddened to find that Bronte has passed away. He and I shared a few laughs and an evening commentating in Gosford a year or two ago, one of hias first gigs on the mic – I think I have bits of it recorded somewhere.
Unbelieveable that Bronte could be gone. He was so exciting to watch on that bike, always one of my favourite riders, and a bloody good bloke who’d have done well with commentary as well.
To his family and friends, what a loss, you had a gem there – we all did.
Cheers mate,
Paul Richards