Cape Town – The family of Paul Herbst has lost another family member barely a week after the prominent SA paramedic’s death.
Paul, who was the director of Medi Response in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), died last week on Tuesday just days after returning from earthquake-hit Türkiye.
Over the weekend, the family and Medi Response confirmed the death of Paul’s son Sevaughn.
Linda Herbst said she was in disbelief following the tragic motorbike accident that claimed her son’s life on Friday.
“My beloved son Sevaughn passed away in a tragic motorbike accident.
“We have gone from a family of four to two in a matter of four days. I am numb, in disbelief. We have not even buried Paul yet. Go easy, my baby, you have so much love waiting for you as you cross over. I adore you endlessly. Mommy,” Linda wrote on her Facebook page.
IPSS Medical Rescue, where Sevaughn worked at the time of his death, took to social media to convey its condolences to the family.
“A few days later and again the morning begins with tragic news, the passing of Sevaughn Herbst. He will be remembered fondly by many of us at IPSS Medical who have had the pleasure of knowing him for always having a warm smile and kind words, and his special sense of humour.
“To the Herbst family, we cannot imagine the heartbreak this week has brought. Our sincerest condolences go out to family and friends,” IPPS Medical Rescue wrote on Facebook.
Meanwhile, Medi Response also expressed its shock and sadness over the news of the death of Sevaughn.
“Sevaughn was not only a former colleague but also a close friend to many of us. We offer our sincerest condolences to Linda and her family during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is never easy, and we understand the pain must be unimaginable,” wrote Medi Response.
Medi Response asked that everyone respect the privacy of his family “as they mourn the loss of their beloved father and son”.
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Compiled by Olwethu Mpeshe
