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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby lotos » Thu 18.02.2016, 21:01

Such sad news, my condolences to friends and family.
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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby Mike_H » Sat 20.02.2016, 07:47

Very sad news.
I only met him once at Donington I think it was about 2003, he had just bought his elan and I remember he was just full of enthusiasm.
Condolences to his family.
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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby wayne » Sat 20.02.2016, 19:18

Very sad news. RIP Sy. My Condolences to Simon's family.

I only met Sy once. Probably about 2003. When he offered to sell me a replacement wheel for my car.
He invited me in to his house and garage as though we had known each other for years.
7,000 mile round trip, was well worth it. What a great guy :)
I still have the LEC Cat on skates stickers that he gave me.

Such a sad loss for everyone that knew him. (either in person or on the LEC).
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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby Stef » Sun 21.02.2016, 13:25

So saddened by the news :cry:

Sy has been a fundamental figure in my initial and continued welcome to LEC providing friendship, advice, laughs (especially with his crazy choice in trousers!) and a central figurehead for many LEC members.

I can proudly say I feel blessed and ever grateful to of met him :)

Life can be harsh taking such wonderful people from us prematurely and my well wishes sincerely go out to everyone close to the great guy.

Sy - you live on in many great memories and stories x

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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby dapinky » Mon 22.02.2016, 17:12

The funeral will be held at Redditch Crematorium (Bordesley Lane, B97 6RR) at 1400 hrs Thursday 3rd march, and afterwards at the Wildmoor Oak, Postcode B61 0RB.

I have no details of 'dress code' at this stage, but will update as and when I know more.
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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby tb10 » Mon 22.02.2016, 17:17

Cheers Dave,

I have an appointment that day (ironically at that time) but I will try and change it.

regards

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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby ailwyn » Mon 22.02.2016, 22:57

Gutted! :(
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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby Mike Y » Tue 23.02.2016, 01:00

So shocked and sad!!

What a great bloke, friend and gentleman.

RIP Simon My thoughts are with your family at this sad time.

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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby Stef » Tue 23.02.2016, 11:06

Date in my diary.

Should be able to attend, but sadly not in an Elan.
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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby dapinky » Tue 23.02.2016, 11:44

More details are arriving steadilly for the funeral arrangements, I hope to be in a possition to publish a reasonable ensemble of information in the next day or so as specific requests are answered.
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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby abmunro » Wed 24.02.2016, 22:28

Very sad news.

A gentleman.

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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby rip » Thu 25.02.2016, 06:50

I was away when I heard this sad news via another social medium.
Sad news. I hope to attend the funeral. I'm sure Sy would appreciate a few of us with or without their Elans.
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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby John_W » Thu 25.02.2016, 10:15

rip wrote: I'm sure Sy would appreciate a few of us with or without their Elans.

And please convey our appreciation of Sy, and sorrow at his passing, from all of us who cannot attend.
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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby Rambo » Thu 25.02.2016, 10:44

I'm sure there will be quite a few M100s there

Don't forget though, Sy would want to see them colour coordinated :wink:
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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby Dave Eds » Thu 25.02.2016, 11:48

Even though his trousers never were..... :wink:
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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby Paul.P » Thu 25.02.2016, 22:04

Don't come on here much nowadays, but I was very shocked to here this sad news. If it wasn't for Sy donating a good chassis, then the JPS would never of got done, & he always made me welcome. RIP
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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby Gary » Fri 26.02.2016, 18:16

Just heard the news via Paul.

Very sad. He was a generous man. I remember when we all camped out in the field behind his house and lots of other events he put together too...

...and I've had my share of bollockings from him too....
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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby WillB » Fri 26.02.2016, 21:13

:( :(

Haven't logged on for ages and when do I'm greeted by this horrible news....

I'll fondly remember our banter at the Donington shows

RIP Sy
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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby Specky » Sat 27.02.2016, 13:22

Getting a lift with Dave Eds when my car was on display at Donny a few years ago.

God speed Sy.

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Re: Simon Vickers

Postby Dave Eds » Sat 27.02.2016, 23:56

Good times with good mates.......... :D
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