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Johnny GSX-R · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

What a day Sad

Attended Lee Sayles funeral today along with 45 other bikes, some 2 up.
It was a sight i'll never forget as we arrived at his family home to be greeted by his father 'Gary'.
There were so many of us that i arranged a police escort for the cortege directly to the church.... Thumbs Up

to Rotherham Traffic Unit.

Thumbs Up

to NSR Kid for arranging and pulling us all together.
It was a very sobering day which i shall reflect upon for some time.

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

To all of you that attended. Even though I didn't know Lee it sounds like that is exactly what he wanted. Like Johnny XX said, NSR Kid you have done your mate proud.

Minky_monkey · Traffic Copper Joined: 01 Aug 2004 Karma :

Great way to send someone off.

Black Knight · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

Just got back,

Was a great day, Thumbs Up

to all those who attended.
I think we gave Lee a good send off.
Was also nice to meet so many other bikers who would give up their time for someone they didn't know personally, simply being a biker is enough.

It kicked into touch for many how important it is to be safe too.

Hope everyone got back ok,

Rick.

dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

Just got back ok,

Really nice to meet some of you its just a shame about the circumstances.

Those who I didnt speak too I was on the blue ER-5.

It was a great send off for lee and Andy really did his friend proud.

It was nice to see his family so moved by everyones efforts to be there for their son.

Thumbs Up

Hopefully we can meet again in better circumstances!

b0ss · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Karma :

Excellent guys really good of you turning up, I wish I could've been there. Sad

Blink · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Karma :

Did anyone get any pics of the 'convoy'?

cheers

RIP
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Weed · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Karma :

Well done guys.

There are a few bikers at work, and we got together in the canteen, and just sat there in silence for a couple of minutes, the manager is a biker too so he joined in. As we were sat there though, the rest of the people on lunch joined in. Was very touching.

Thumbs Up

to the Traffic Police Thumbs Up

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scottiel · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Karma :

Sounds like you did him proud. Well done

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

It sounds like everyone invlolved has done a great job, especially Andy and the local plod.

Personally, I can't think of a better send off for a biker.
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Biker_Dene · Crazy Courier Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Karma :

yer waz a great turn out lots of bikes a great send of

i managed to get 2 pics but couldnt fit all t he bikes on Razz

second pic thats my sachs xtc 4 stroke Very Happy

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Blink · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Karma :

Nice.

Well done guys/gals.
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Keith · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

I'm really sorry I couldnt attend. Was dragged into college to do work, on a holiday too! Nevermind though.

Glad there was so many people who attended, Thumbs Up

to everyone who made an effort, especially Andy (NSR Kid) for arranging it all.

Rest in peace, Lee. Sad

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wildcat · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

Didn't know the fella but as someone said being a biker is enough, it made me very sad to hear about his death, but the fact that people who had never met him, where there at the end is very touching. His family must have been very emotional, as biker funeralsseem even sadder than most. This is the way I want to be sent off.
Everyone who attended the funeral, had a minutes silence or just stooped to think of Lee today, you should all be very proud, he would have been glad to have so many friends.
Lee, rest in peace.
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chris___ · Brolly Dolly Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Karma :

Thats a fantastic thing you guys did who went down there. Well done.
R.I.P Lee
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nc30 chick · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Karma :

Glad he had a good send off, well done for arranging it.
I hope the lad rests in peace.

one1895 · Posted: 22:28 - 29 Mar 2005 Post subject:

Here's some more... Thumbs Up

A very moving day. Sad

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Weed · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Karma :

I'm sat here, with tears in my eyes. It's amazing to see that people, who dont even know eachother, are willing to travel (in some cases a long way) to send off someone because they all share a passion. Its sobering, but in ways it gives me hope.

Nice to see such a big turnout. Thumbs Up

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White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

Good Work to all that went, i hope everyone had a good and safe ride there and back. Sounds like the Andy et al did a good job with the organisation Thumbs Up

. I hope that Lee is looking down smiling in the twisties in sky
WN
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JodieWodie · Reflective Banana Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Well done to all that were able to attend.
I am sure a lot of appreciation was held for you all by the family concerned.

A good send off for the lad..and each and every one of you should feel proud that you took part.

Very moving.

JO x
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dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

I did just over 200 miles all in all.

But would do it again tomorrow in the same circumstances and just hope people would for me.

Just realised I am in a few of them pictures. Embarassed

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dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

Now that would be telling Smile

Fourth picture down, in blue bulky textile jacket next to blue er-5.

Black Knight · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

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