Former Lowestoft man Rod Caborn, 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Cruz on Sunday, January 11 following a two-year fight against MND. Last November this newspaper highlighted the remarkable efforts of Mr Caborn, as the former Oulton Broad man was honoured in his adopted home country. Our report was picked up around the world - with former friends of Mr Caborn making contact with him after they'd not seen him for many years. The official declaration of Rod Caborn Day. Mr Podd, Mr Pryce and Mr Sanyari are returning to California for a celebration of Rod's life on Sunday, April 19 at an event set to be attended by 1,000 people.