In memory of Lee, who died yesterday, aged 17.

NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

I'm sure some of you would remember L££_01 - a close friend of mine who I encouraged to join BCF. Mentioning the name brings to mind, photos of Lee wearing his suit and tie, and a helmet, posing on his RS50.

Earlier, I got a phone call from a friend, giving me some news. Lee, one of my closest friends was on his way back from working at ventura in Wath-Upon-Dearne. Current speculation is that he pulled out to overtake a van, and another van hit him head on - he was killed instantly.

Lee had just passed his bike test. He was a quick witted, smart and principled kid, who loved life and loved his friends. His pride and joy was his Aprilia RS250 - he'd bought it less than two weeks ago and he was in love with the bike. As a just-turned seventeen year old, he was full of life, and very confident in himself. He liked the person he was and others loved him just the same.

It brings me great sadness to report his death, and he will be soreley missed, not least of which by Steve and myself, as we were practically a trio. I've been to see his family and they are understandably devastated. My prayers go out both to lee, and his family, and it is my hope that we give him the best sendoff possible.

I don't know if any of you knew Lee, but I thought I should mention it at least, as the passing of such a fantastic and well liked kid shouldn't go ignored.

To lee - Rest in peace fella Crying or Very sad

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Sorry to hear about your loss.
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Dr Nick · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Sorry to hear that mate.
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Klause · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Apr 2004 Karma :

Lost one mate to bike so far, found out after the funeral happened! He only lived down the road and I knew nothing about it. He died doing what your mate did, over took and a van took him out, the road he was riding on was the road we used for quick ride outs.
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Irdawood the 2nd · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Karma :

He was a great guy only like last weekend was i telling him what he needed to do in his bike test and stuff to pass it (which he did on monday)

We also talked about how we were gonna go on long rideouts when the weather picks up,

Also was supposed to meet him after he finished work today

RIP old friend Karma

Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

F*ck man... Shocked

(Never know what to say to these things...)

Really sorry to hear that. Not good news.

Hope you deal with it well as you can do...

Remember the good times you shared dude... Thumbs Up

Blink · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Karma :

Very sorry mate.

However an RS250 at 17 is far too much power for your own good.
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wildcat · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

Sorry to hear, I'll send prayers for him, his friends and family.
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NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

Off topic please.
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iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Karma :

My deepest sympathies to you and his family, Andy!

Motkram · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Saddens me to hear about things like this, I know exactly what you're going though and what is to come.

Sincere sympathy to all affected.
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headlamp · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Karma :

My deepest condolences to you and his family
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Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

Sad to hear. Rest in peace Lee. Karma

nc30 chick · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Karma :

SO sory to hear of your loss , condolences to his family and friends.
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Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

Sorry to hear that mate. Thoughts go out to his family.

Sadie · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2004 Karma :

My condolences to his family and friends.

How ironic given that he had posted this:

Doobrey · Nova Slayer Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Karma :

Really sorry...

Thinking of him...

Crying or Very sad

TomC · Trackday Trickster Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

Very sorry to hear of your loss, he sounded like a great guy, condolences to his family and friends.

Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Condolences and prayers to his family and friends.

Such a young age too. At least he had a passion for life and enjoyed what he was doing. Thumbs Up

Rest easy.
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natv4 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 31 Dec 2004 Karma :

May he rest in peace.

My condolences to his friends and family.

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

Really bad to hear about that news, just hope that his family can be strong at this time i am sure he will be greatly missed!
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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Andy, that is such sad news. What a bummer of a year it has been for you so far, 2 mates gone. Crying or Very sad

Let's hope things pick up eh. Ah, I hate reading stuff like this. Sad

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Dom · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Sep 2004 Karma :

Really sorry to hear about this, my condolences to all affected. Confused

I know most of us will be going out for rides in this great weather over the next couple of days, but it just serves as a reminder to take care and just relax and enjoy it. We really don't need any more of these threads. Sad

Adam_P · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Karma :

Really sorry about your and his family's loss.

Karma

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