Title: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Kev_mk3 on October 02, 2015, 11:52:11 pm
For me anyway........
Tuesday 29th September 1537 at Angers Hospital, France my dad passed away :'(
He had what's called a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) This happened the end of the week before when I was in Majorca at the time so flew home and drove strsight to France. He held on till I got there to say my goodbyes as my brother got in from Australia also.
We cremated him today so we can get him back to the uk and start sorting things out. France has its own charms to be completed first mind!
My dad hasn't missed a race in over 30 years and he got me into motorsport and particularly Lemans.
He lived for the place hence having a house near the town & you can tell from the picture below he had a favourite car!!
I love the race and spending time with him there but next year will miss something massive for me and I'll be raising several beers for him.
Rip dad gone but never forgotten
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/kev_mk3/C48594EC-5D9E-4836-BA46-D4C9CC73C18F_zpsgvyy2d33.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/kev_mk3/media/C48594EC-5D9E-4836-BA46-D4C9CC73C18F_zpsgvyy2d33.jpg.html)
Tuesday 29th September 1537 at Angers Hospital, France my dad passed away :'(
He had what's called a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) This happened the end of the week before when I was in Majorca at the time so flew home and drove strsight to France. He held on till I got there to say my goodbyes as my brother got in from Australia also.
We cremated him today so we can get him back to the uk and start sorting things out. France has its own charms to be completed first mind!
My dad hasn't missed a race in over 30 years and he got me into motorsport and particularly Lemans.
He lived for the place hence having a house near the town & you can tell from the picture below he had a favourite car!!
I love the race and spending time with him there but next year will miss something massive for me and I'll be raising several beers for him.
Rip dad gone but never forgotten
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/kev_mk3/C48594EC-5D9E-4836-BA46-D4C9CC73C18F_zpsgvyy2d33.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/kev_mk3/media/C48594EC-5D9E-4836-BA46-D4C9CC73C18F_zpsgvyy2d33.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: slash on October 03, 2015, 12:53:22 am
I'm sorry for your loss.
I lost my best friend of 30 years to cancer this summer, and I too am facing a sad return to Le Sarthe next June.
Together we maintained a twenty year presence at the great race, and I will return next year with a heavy heart to honour his memory and love for the place.
I for one will be thinking of you in 2016.
I lost my best friend of 30 years to cancer this summer, and I too am facing a sad return to Le Sarthe next June.
Together we maintained a twenty year presence at the great race, and I will return next year with a heavy heart to honour his memory and love for the place.
I for one will be thinking of you in 2016.
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Barry on October 03, 2015, 01:04:41 am
Sorry for your loss Kev. :(
Return and remember the good times.
Return and remember the good times.
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Nobby Diesel on October 03, 2015, 02:39:31 am
Sorry to hear of your loss Kev.
It's a tough time.
Keep the good times clear in your memory and enjoy Le Mans in the future, for both of your sakes.
It's a tough time.
Keep the good times clear in your memory and enjoy Le Mans in the future, for both of your sakes.
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Lord Steve on October 03, 2015, 07:28:25 am
Sorry to hear about your Dad mate. My condolences. Steve
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: TobyAnscombe on October 03, 2015, 08:18:17 am
Not posting as much these days but given the subject..
Really sorry to hear that Kev. Remember the good times and see you next year, we can raise a glass or two to the old man.
Really sorry to hear that Kev. Remember the good times and see you next year, we can raise a glass or two to the old man.
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Steve Pyro on October 03, 2015, 10:56:47 am
Sorry to hear this Kev. Condolences to you and your family. Sounds like you've got some great memories to enjoy.
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Martini...LB on October 03, 2015, 12:01:29 pm
Sorry to hear this Kev.
Condolences to you and your family.
Enjoy the memories, they last forever...
>Martini...LB :(
Condolences to you and your family.
Enjoy the memories, they last forever...
>Martini...LB :(
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Kev_mk3 on October 03, 2015, 07:45:32 pm
Thank you guys
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Ade on October 03, 2015, 08:18:45 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss Kev.
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: mgmark on October 03, 2015, 10:15:15 pm
Condolences, and hope that the initial pain and sadness fades and changes soon to celebrating his life and the great memories he has given you.
MG Mark
MG Mark
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Lawnmower Man on October 04, 2015, 11:58:58 am
I'm sorry to hear of your loss Kev. Remember the good times.
t
t
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Chris24 on October 04, 2015, 09:26:25 pm
Sorry to hear about your dad Kev, stay strong and as others have said, remember all the good times.
Regards
Chris
Regards
Chris
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Snoring Rhino on October 04, 2015, 09:56:06 pm
So sorry to hear of your loss Kev, in the dark times remember the good times and with time, the good will overcome the dark, not easy right now though. Be sure to drop by next year so that we can drink a toast to him.
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Doris on October 05, 2015, 09:23:58 am
Kev, I am so sorry to hear this sad news.
Time heals. Just give it the time it needs.
Dx
Time heals. Just give it the time it needs.
Dx
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: clkgtrlm1 on October 05, 2015, 09:59:15 am
My sincere condolences.
I also lost my father this year (to prostate cancer).
He never made it to Le Mans, but I knew he was there this year watching over us.
I will raise a beer of two next year to our absent father(s).
I also lost my father this year (to prostate cancer).
He never made it to Le Mans, but I knew he was there this year watching over us.
I will raise a beer of two next year to our absent father(s).
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Jules G on October 05, 2015, 11:03:41 am
Dear Kevin,
My sincere condolences at this difficult time. Your dad was a really nice chap, glad I met him with you at Oulton Park a few years ago.
I am really pleased that you made it out to France in time to be with him.
You can be sure that come the race next year we'll all raise a glass in honor of your dad as you'll be among friends in our encampment.
Jules
My sincere condolences at this difficult time. Your dad was a really nice chap, glad I met him with you at Oulton Park a few years ago.
I am really pleased that you made it out to France in time to be with him.
You can be sure that come the race next year we'll all raise a glass in honor of your dad as you'll be among friends in our encampment.
Jules
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Lazy B'stard on October 05, 2015, 02:16:23 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss Kev. Chin up and think of the good times. Le Mans will be even more special for you now as you will always feel a strong connection with your Dad every time you visit. I'll raise a glass to him this evening.
Si
Si
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: BigH on October 05, 2015, 04:24:20 pm
Sorry to hear that Kev, it's a tough time, and no mistake.
My condolences.
My condolences.
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Kev_mk3 on October 05, 2015, 06:03:21 pm
Thank you ladies and gents
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Stu on October 05, 2015, 10:09:48 pm
Sorry to hear that Kev. Its never good when it happens. Remember the good times and I'm sure he'l be watching when you raise your glass :)
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Rhino on October 05, 2015, 10:45:52 pm
Sorry for your loss Kev. My Dad first took me to Le Mans and we raise a glass to him every year,
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Jason on October 05, 2015, 11:47:40 pm
So sorry to hear your news Kev, just think back to the good times and keep them in your heart, and let LM - or any race you wish - be a link to happy days
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: nopanic - neil on October 06, 2015, 09:08:09 pm
Kev - real bad news on your Dad - never good
But remember - next year will raise a few glasses for him next year, and every year - as Dads do need to be remembered
Cheers Kev
But remember - next year will raise a few glasses for him next year, and every year - as Dads do need to be remembered
Cheers Kev
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: garyfrogeye on October 06, 2015, 11:29:26 pm
Hi Kev, I echo the words above. I can well imagine a glass or two being raised in his honour next year. My condolences too.
Gary
Gary
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Perdu on October 07, 2015, 07:05:48 pm
A deeply sad time for you Kev, we know how hard it is for you right now
As everyone says remember the best times and I'm sure we will all raise a glass, stubby or a can with you in his memory
He seems to have been quite a guy and had a great choice in favourite cars
RIP
As everyone says remember the best times and I'm sure we will all raise a glass, stubby or a can with you in his memory
He seems to have been quite a guy and had a great choice in favourite cars
RIP
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Andy Zarse on October 13, 2015, 01:13:14 pm
Apologies for being late on the scene Kev, I'm so sorry to read this news. I somehow never had the pleasure of meeting your old fella, but all I can say is he had terrific taste in GpC sports cars. Those Jags happened to be the reason I first came to LM back in 1988 and I'm guessing similar applies to him too. Chin up buddy, see you next year.
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Rusty on October 13, 2015, 06:57:14 pm
I too have just seen this Kev.
My sincerest condolences to you and the family.
Russ
My sincerest condolences to you and the family.
Russ
Title: Re: Lemans Won't Be The Same Again
Post by: Kev_mk3 on October 13, 2015, 11:54:47 pm
Thanks for all your messages and comments.
We are now back in Blighty after a cremation to get dad back without having to go via a English autopsy!
We thought he would travel in style again in a bag he got at lemans and has been all over the world with him
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/kev_mk3/712C293F-A569-494A-B73A-7BFB7AF9C77E_zpsvdvaobns.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/kev_mk3/media/712C293F-A569-494A-B73A-7BFB7AF9C77E_zpsvdvaobns.jpg.html)
Now to sort English details out but I'll be at the race next year and my brother is now trying to come from Oz just for the race out of respect for dad
We are now back in Blighty after a cremation to get dad back without having to go via a English autopsy!
We thought he would travel in style again in a bag he got at lemans and has been all over the world with him
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/kev_mk3/712C293F-A569-494A-B73A-7BFB7AF9C77E_zpsvdvaobns.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/kev_mk3/media/712C293F-A569-494A-B73A-7BFB7AF9C77E_zpsvdvaobns.jpg.html)
Now to sort English details out but I'll be at the race next year and my brother is now trying to come from Oz just for the race out of respect for dad
