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« Reply #90 on: October 19, 2015, 06:18:35 PM »

many thanks Jay Jay,
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« Reply #91 on: October 19, 2015, 06:21:49 PM »

Very nice JJ,   Thoughts will be with you all tomorrow.
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« Reply #92 on: October 19, 2015, 06:25:55 PM »

Well done on the flowers jj
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« Reply #93 on: October 19, 2015, 07:23:25 PM »

Very nice JJ,Very pleased.
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« Reply #94 on: October 19, 2015, 10:38:47 PM »

Thanks all.
I was just worried you lads (I know Biker Gran wouldn't have) might have been expecting a trike tribute!  No, only joking, I know you wouldn't have really because you know that with dealing with the DVSA and the DVLA, it would never have been ready in time.  Roll Eyes

I'll see those of you who are going to Mark's funeral tomorrow at the crematorium and for those who can't make it, I will be sure to pass on your apologies and condolences.
JJ  Smiley
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« Reply #95 on: October 20, 2015, 12:58:39 AM »

it feels to be a wrong question to ask ,,,,but,,, please let us that cant be there how it all go,,s on ,,thanks ,,


i,ll spend the day thinking about mark ,,, i hardly knew him but got on with him so well,, RIP,,
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« Reply #96 on: October 20, 2015, 10:37:47 AM »

Godspeed Mark, in my thoughts along with all family and friends today.
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« Reply #97 on: October 20, 2015, 04:03:20 PM »

RIP Mark
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« Reply #98 on: October 20, 2015, 06:44:23 PM »

Well that went pretty well I think.
A very nice service -"humanist" so non religeous. Lots of anecdotes about Mark's life & interests -remembered with smiles instead of tears.
Nice modern crematorium in very pleasant grounds just outside Hedge End, near Southampton.
I had a quick count up & made it 108 family & friends, with standing room only at the back of the chapel for the last dozen or so -obviously a much loved guy. Lots of flowers, including our own. 4 forum members in attendance -Jay Jay, Terry T, 1130, with 2 mates from other trike forums & me. 3 trikes following the hearse.
The service ended with Knockin' on Heaven's door before we adjourned to the function room of the Ageas Bowl, formerly the Rose Bowl, cricket ground to raise a glass in memory of the man.
Looking at the montage of family photos on display there, I realised he must've already been quite ill when we first knew him here. He was a lovely guy though & for the short time we knew him, it was a pleasure.
S'long mate.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to his flowers -they were much appreciated. Well done guys. I'm proud of you.
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« Reply #99 on: October 20, 2015, 06:57:17 PM »

Thanks Andy  Sad
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« Reply #100 on: October 20, 2015, 07:46:48 PM »

Twas great to meet Andy, Jay Jay and Terry.

The beautiful thing about the day, for me was the smiles.
Whilst there may have been a waft of strong onion in my eye during the service, I came away from today with some happy memories.

Good bye Mark, you left a lasting memory on many people.

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« Reply #101 on: October 20, 2015, 11:13:51 PM »

R.I.P. Mark.
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« Reply #102 on: October 21, 2015, 01:20:04 AM »

Nicely said Andy.

Mark was 55 but I have to say, listening to the stories about him today I think Mark really should have lived to be 110, but because he packed so much into his life, he managed to do everything in half the time!  Cool

I think I've received all the promised PayPal donations now. Just in case anyone else wants to donate I will leave it until Friday before I add up how much we have to donate to GIST Support UK.

Cheers,  JJ  Smiley
 
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« Reply #103 on: October 21, 2015, 07:03:17 PM »

A nice summing up Andy
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« Reply #104 on: October 23, 2015, 03:39:51 PM »

Hi All,

You will be pleased to know that after the flowers, which were £60, we have £108 to donate to Mark's charity which is GIST Support UK. This charity acts as a hub of information and support for people with GIST, and their families. If you want to know more, the link is:

http://www.gistsupportuk.com/whatisgist.htm

I am donating the money through JustGiving as I have an account and hopefully they will claim the Gift Aid which should add on another £27. I had already donated £10 so altogether Manky donations should come to £147.50.  Cool

https://www.justgiving.com/gistsupportuk

We often say that the Manky forum is a different beast to other forums on the Internet and I think this demonstrates it. We are a caring lot and wherever possible we look out for each other even though we are from far and wide.

Thanks, JJ   Smiley
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