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T.C
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PostPosted: 16:29 - 10 Mar 2017    Post subject: RiP John Surtees Reply with quote
Just heard it on the news that the great man has died earlier today at the age of 83.

I had the good fortune to meet him a couple of times, what a gent he was. He should have been knighted years ago. May he rest in peace and thank you for the wonderful legacy and memories of my youth.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/formula-1/2017/03/10/john-surtees-british-motorsport-legend-dies-aged-83/
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PostPosted: 16:38 - 10 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sad One of the few sporting greats that seemed to be genuinely humble.
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PostPosted: 16:45 - 10 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 16:57 - 10 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
He should have been knighted years ago."
Agreed, if Rod Stewart et al are given knighthoods, John should have been made a Lord
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PostPosted: 20:16 - 10 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Really sorry to hear this Crying or Very sad
RIP fella.
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PostPosted: 20:22 - 10 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
M.C wrote:
Sad One of the few sporting greats that seemed to be genuinely humble.


Watched a documentary on him a couple of years ago and that is exactly as he came across.

RIP. Sad
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PostPosted: 20:23 - 10 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
A truly great man.
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PostPosted: 21:06 - 10 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
A real inspiration.
RIP Sir.
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PostPosted: 21:11 - 10 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
It is a real shame he wasn't a CBE, but in the end he will be remembered for what he did rather than what a few people in "high" places thought of him.
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PostPosted: 21:18 - 10 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
MBE in 1959
OBE in 2009
CBE in 2016

Deserved more accolades.
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PostPosted: 23:23 - 10 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
ZX-7R wrote:
When they throw knighthoods at Olympians in piss pot sports no one watches except once every 4 years,it just shows you how the honours system ain't worth a wank anymore.

RIP sir,a true sporting legend.


Very well said Sir !.
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PostPosted: 23:43 - 10 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think the honours system's wank anyway, but Surtees achieved something which will most likely never be repeated.
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PostPosted: 21:16 - 11 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Howling Bastard Terror wrote:

CBE in 2016


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Pigeon wrote:
he will be remembered for what he did rather than what a few people in "high" places thought of him.


This point still stands though. Guy was an absolute legend. Thumbs Up
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