Like most others, my words are inadequate, so I'll let someone else speak for me, they are rather fitting in this case.

Dying seems less sad than having lived too little.
--Gloria Steinem

 

Rich,
Sorry mate i didnt even get to speak to your brother last thursday im so sorry that this had to happen to you and your family
Words cannot express how i feel at the moment your loss is terrible as your brother was so young
Definately keep the car going in his memory and im glad to hear that even in these bad times he cared enough to help others who would no doubt be dead now if it wasnt for his generosity
He will live on in those along with his memories with all those who met and knew him

Kind Regards
Tony

 

Terrible, Terrible news.

When my baby daugther died a few years ago, my wife and I made a pact that we would share our feelings with each other no matter how stupid or illogical they were. Bottling things up and trying to 'be strong for the family' are a typical reaction to a sudden and tragic loss. However, sharing our feelings with close friends and family no matter how dumb they sound will help the grieving process more.

Really sorry to hear of your news. Let me know what time the funeral is and i'll be sure to fire up my car for a 7500 rev salute.

 

Rich, this is shocking news. My deepest sympathies to you and your family

My brother Mark is the same age as Nick was, which really brings to home just how tragic this is.

We should all be proud of Nick and the gift of life he has generously given to others.

Stefan

[Edited by ozzy - 7/29/2002 2:18:13 PM]

 

Deepest Sympathies

 

All my sympathies m8

Kevin

 

Rich.....I'm so shocked

If I can make the funderal I would be honoured to attend. Keep me posted.

My very deepest sympathies to yourself and please pass on my condolances to your family whom I'm sure must be devestated. Apart from seeing your brother at the NW Meet last Thursday we never got chance to talk.

I am really upset by your news.

Steve

 

What very sad news

sorry to hear about that Rich. It must hard to deal with and I hope you are ok.

Best wishes
Paul

 

Speechless.

Hope he gets a load of Scoobs saying goodbye. For those who can't attend, I think a synchronised startup is a great idea.

As for being a donor - hero.

All the best

Brendan

 

my condolances to you and your family

Paul

 

So young

 

Similar thing happened to my mates sister a few years ago.
Thoughts are with you and the family.
Let us all know the funeral details, and a drive in honour will be held.
Brett

 

Thank you again so much for all your thoughts and words.

I am overwhelmed by all your kindness.

A synchronised startup is an excellent idea. I'll post up the funeral details as soon as I know them, but for all those who can attend, please do.

I will print off this thread once it finishes and show it to my Mum and Dad who I am sure will be very thankful to you all.

Cheers

Rich

 

my sympathy Rich to you & your family.

shunty

 

Sincere condolences.

Steve

 

I have never met or spoken to you or your brother and can't begin to imagine how you and your family are feeling at the momemt.
My deepest sympathies to you all and the P1 will be fired up at the relevant time full scoobysport exhaust at the ready!!

 

so sorry to hear this,my thoughts are with you and your family

 

All our thoughts to you and your family.

Richard & Sally.

 

all we can do for him is mate, pray and hope he is in a wonderful safe place, may God bless him and comfort your family and give u all patience.

this is a poem for u mate


God Was Your Closest Friend
by Randall Beers


I knew you were hurting although you wouldn’t cry,
And could see you were suffering, see the pain in your eye
I wanted to comfort you, to hold you, be with you that day,
You looked so helpless and frail while in bed you did lay.

I watched as you shivered from a new pain,
And wondered how I might have handled the same.
I wanted to scream, to shout, and to yell,
You said you were fine although your skin was so pale.

I knew in my heart your time was near end,
And wished I could take you, your body to mend.
I knew that soon God would be your closest friend,
You told me many times that’s how it would end.

I stood there watching as each breath came slow,
And fought to find courage, my emotions were low.
I promised you when the time came that I’d not cry,
You never saw my eyes wet, always they were dry.

I held your hand as I silently said goodbye,
And knew in my heart that soon you would die.
I stroked your forehead and said how I loved you,
You nodded and smiled and I knew that you knew.

I no longer care, my tears I can’t hide,
And as I stood there waiting for death by your side.
I knew then that God was your closest friend,
You had told me many times that’s how it would end.

 

Deepest Sympathies & regards to you and your family


MOE

 

Sympathy to you and your family
Rob

 

My thoughts are with you and your family Rich.

I'll gladly give a 4 cylinder salute at the appropriate time as I'm sure it's what Nick would have wanted.

Let us know if there is anything else we do to make this hard time any easier for you.

Kindest Regards

Dave Morgan

 

what can i say that has not been said or felt by others.
If i can make it to the funeral u can bet your bottom dollar iwill be there however if i cant i will make as much noise as poss for u at the appropriate time

My deepest heartfelt sympathies to you and your familt may he rest in peace.
And may you ave long lasting happy memories of the fun times you had together


[Edited by gossythevaleter - 7/29/2002 3:15:01 PM]

 

A complete tragedy. My deepest sympathies to you and the rest of your family.

Try to keep your chin up, I'm sure that's what he would have wanted.

Warmest regards,

Richard

 

I'm unusually lost for words.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family

Lets hope where ever he is there are twisty back roads and the air is filled with the note of a flat 4.

Iain.

 

Deepest sympathy. I have a brother and i know how terrible id feel if i lost him.

Whereabouts in the country are you from? Ill try to make it wherever it is.

 

My thoughts are with you and your family!

 

Very tragic and very sad for someone full of life and enthusiasm to depart this planet so young My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

I couldn't make it to the funeral, but happy to get involved in a synchronised engine start-up/minutes silence/whatever at the nominated time.

Also happy to try and raise money for any charity that youself or family nominate over the next few months.

John

 

Don't really know what to say....

Scooby ready to be fired up when you say..... Will try to make it though.

You should be very proud of him, he sounds very special.

'There is a new bright star in the sky tonight'

Ian + Lynn

 

Sorry to hear of your terrible loss.

Our deepest sympathies go to you and your family at this time.

Pj & Olivia