Donation fund for alex_t

mr_pete · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Apr 2006 Karma :

Hi all

I have been contacted by alex_t's dad, and have been given details regarding the family wishes.

Flowers/wreaths are welcome, or alternately, donations to either the Reptile Trust, or the WWF.

I have setup a Paypal donation site at :
https://www.tainted.myby.co.uk/atf/

...where you can donate £5 or £10. By all means comment if you would prefer a BCF wreath, or a donation to one of the above charities, vote in the attached poll.

If you don't want to use PayPal - send your donation to falcon @ gothtech.co.uk - (remove spaces) with a comment about how your vote.

For information, the funeral will take place next Friday (8th December), at 11:00am - setting off from the family home. All who wish to attend have been invited.

However, for privacy reasons, I won't place the family address on here - so if you'd like to attend, PM me and I'll reply with it.

ADMINS : Please DONT move this thread into a regional forum, as people from outside BCF will be trying to get to it Smile

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Alex-t's dad · Derestricted Danger Joined: 01 Dec 2006 Karma :

This is a thank you all for you kind thoughts and words. Alex's mom and i are very touched by you all.. The truth is we, has yet, do not know what happened, but it was not a heart attack as such, although his heart had stopped. The doctors, paramedics and police, have assured us that he died instantly.. We wont know for about 6 to 9 months, when all reports are in..
I must give Mr-pete, a very big thank you, from us both for what he's done.. He was still a baby, but 21 years old., a waste, just doesn't come close. We are, has you all understand, heart-broken. But we are blessed with a strong, close family, he leaves behind a partner, Rachel, Three brothers, a sister who has her mothers strengh, with out which we would not have coped. Alex, for his sins, inhereted my bad looks, but he had his mothers soul and heart.. i will, from time to time come back to this site, to make sure you are all safe.. And i agree, now riding with angles, is apt. thank you all again, and please, please be safe.... Tony&Sue ( Mom&Dad )

wilbur · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Karma :

Done. What a lovely reply from his dad, that must have been difficult.

I dont mind where it goes. I'll go with what everyone else wants. O wreath might be nice as a show of support but charity is fineby me as well.

Thank you for putting the time in to do this.

andrea · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Karma :

Tony, Sue, Rachel & Alex's brothers and sister

So sorry to hear about your son, I only spoke to Alex on msn but he was a great lad... i'm sure you are very proud of him. I will always wish i could have made a ride out with Alex, but will think of him when we're out there. Myself and JP (distortion) will be there on Friday, on the bike if thats ok?

andrea

Mr_pete, JP/distortion has made a paypal payment on behalf of both of us as i dont use paypal. I think the wreath would be a lovely idea Karma

puremagic72 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 15 Nov 2005 Karma :

I have also contributed, i think a wreath would be nice from all of us. But again, i dont mind if going to a charity.

Its such a cruel cruel world we live in, i can see you are a very stong willed person, and may god give you all the strenght to get through this terrible time.

I wish you all the best in the donations, and thinking of you all.

RIP.

Baz. Thumbs Up

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Alex-t's dad · Derestricted Danger Joined: 01 Dec 2006 Karma :

Please, all are welcome, and by what ever means you wish. Mr-Pete has all detials, Thank you all again, this means so much to us.. It wont be a solum funeral, so wear what ever you are comfortable with.. Tony&Sue

Jenks · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

Tony + Sue + Children , May god be with you. Please stay strong. And we will never forget Alex.

RIP
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Modo · Spanner Monkey Joined: 07 May 2006 Karma :

I voted for a wreath but any of the options could have got my vote, a donation is a very small price to pay to show one of our fellow bikers that they will not be forgotton.

Tony & Sue you have my upmost respect to come on here and post in such terrible times.

You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Karma

Racheldawn · Scooby Slapper Joined: 01 Dec 2006 Karma :

Hello I am Alex's girlfriend.

Thank you all very much for the kind words, for the votes and raising money.I think thats so kind. I want to tell you a bit more about Alex though.

He wasnt a biker, he loved photography but his main passion was animals and conservation. He loved nature, wanted to help the fight against global warming and save animals. He was a supporter of the WWF. He used to do sponsored walks to raise money. He was such a kind, wonderful person, I miss him more than words can say. I will always love him with all my heart. And it will be so hard for me (and everyone, especially his family) to say goodbye to him on friday. I dont want to sound ungrateful but I feel physically sick when I see a motorbike now. I know you will have an arguement against that but please dont express it, I cant take it. I just wanted to tell you all who I am and express my personal wishes. If you would all like a wreath, please dont send a wreath with 'alex, now riding with wings' it will break my heart.

I dont want to upset anyone, but Alex taught me to say what I think. He was so bold and strong, it inspired me so much. I dont want to turn up on friday, see that wreath and break down.

Please dont take any offense, but please take my wishes into account. We werent married, but we would have been one day.

Rachel

wilbur · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Karma :

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

I only met alex once, but he really was a special kind of guy.

It was a few months ago and I cant remember much about what he said, but he entertained a few of us for a few minutes telling us about something. He was sort of captivating telling us about the little man he had made out of solder or something about his boss or something.

Its not often a guy you have just met makes you have a real belly laugh, but he did and I cant remember what he said, but I knew he was a great guy and that any time he was at Bassetts it would be good to see him.

Its a shame I wont see him again.

He was very likeable so I expect all the people who know him like him a lot.

He did seem the kind of guy who would prefer donations to be used for something useful rather than on a wreath and if his girlfriend would hate it, i really dont think there should be one.

I also think that anyone thinking of going to the funeral should keep motorbikes well out of sight too.

this is a pic of him from 'you and your bike' thread

https://www.devious-art.co.uk/me.jpg

js · Nova Slayer Joined: 07 Feb 2006 Karma :

Tony, Sue and Rachel my thoughts are with you.
I meet Alex in the summer he came across as a very clued up guy who loved music and wildlife and the odd piercing.

Just let us know if you dont want people turning up on bikes we all understand.
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mr_pete · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Apr 2006 Karma :

TL666 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 23 Mar 2005 Karma :

Sorry for your loss. God bless you all

EDIT

I voted wreath before reading the messages. I suspect many others will do this and then opt for sending a donation.
Nobody will want to upset Rachel

Racheldawn · Scooby Slapper Joined: 01 Dec 2006 Karma :

Thank you all very much for the kind words and respect. I know not just my wishes are important by far, but I needed to say something as its my only chance, and thank you so much for the thoughtful repsonse.

mr_pete · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Apr 2006 Karma :

Rachel, your wishes are very much important.

We can only imagine how hard it is, but please try to sleep a little.
<hugs>
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queen of string · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Karma :

Sent a donation from me and the Teaman. We wont be there but I will pause a while to pay my respects. Very sad for your loss, I didnt know Alex, but to loose someone at 21 is never fair.
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CortezTheKill... · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Karma :

I've made a donation but I don't really mind where the money goes. I guess a wreath would be a fitting gesture from the BCF brigade, but if it is going to offend anyone then I'm happy for the money to go to one of the nominated charities.

If anyone has not read the messages left by the roadside by Alex's family, I can tell you they are incredibly moving. I went this morning to 'pay my respects' and stood there for 5 minutes sobbing into my helmet.
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Racheldawn · Scooby Slapper Joined: 01 Dec 2006 Karma :

Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

im really sorry to hear about this, seems to be too many fallen riders

I hope you get though it and able to remember the good times, my thoughts are with you and my donation will be sent tomorrow Thumbs Up

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mr_pete · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Apr 2006 Karma :

Cheers to all who have donated so far. We've just broken £100 Thumbs Up

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Kerrie · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

that is great news just shows how kind people can be at a time like this

kerrie xxx

(alexs niece)

XR125 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Karma :

Just sent in, have been busy past few days, hope it isn't late.

mr_pete · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Apr 2006 Karma :

Hi all.

As it's the funeral tomorrow, I shall update you on how the donations have been going.

We received £135 from 19 people, and (as I can't Paypal myself!) I will be rounding that up to £150.

I've had a wreath made for £85, which I will collect tomorrow, leaving £65 to go to the WWF.

I'll remove the donation buttons tomorrow AM, so if anyone else wishes to contribute after that, please donate directly to the WWF.

Thankyou to all who donated.
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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

Nice one Pete. Thumbs Up