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2 May 2011, 09:44 (Ref:2872801)
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David Dee - RIP
All, many of you will have known my Dad, David Dee, who passed away after a relatively short illness on Friday lunchtime.
If any of you want details about the arrangements, please PM me. Jon |
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2 May 2011, 10:46 (Ref:2872832)
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Jon, this is terribly sad news. I've known you both for many years and always enjoyed being on post with Dave. He was a larger than life character in so many ways. My condolences to you and your family.
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2 May 2011, 10:51 (Ref:2872838)
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Jon.. I am so sorry to hear this news..
words fail me.. He will be missed.. My thoughts are with you all.. Roy |
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2 May 2011, 10:59 (Ref:2872840)
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Jon.... So Sorry to hear this sad news.
I only new Dave through my visits to Goodwood,and plenty of jokes were shared.... when on post. R.I.P. |
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2 May 2011, 11:39 (Ref:2872861)
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I Jon so sorry to here the news so sad a lovley man RIP John Sadler
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2 May 2011, 11:43 (Ref:2872863)
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Thats desperately sad news.
Always enjoyed being on post with DD - tales of aeronautical engineering filled any gaps in the timetable. I learnt lots of interesting stuff - little to do with motor racing. And the bottomless sandwich bag... A character in a world of increasingly anodyne folk. Dave Dee you will be missed. |
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2 May 2011, 12:17 (Ref:2872880)
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Dave Dee
Dear Jon
So sorry to hear your sad news. I had so much fun marshalling with your father at Silverstone over the years. He will be very sorely missed. Thinking of you all. John |
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2 May 2011, 16:44 (Ref:2872992)
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Sorry to hear this news
Motorsport Marshaling has lost another good man |
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2 May 2011, 17:24 (Ref:2873012)
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Rest in peace mate, no more talking with you about rugby, you'll be sadly missed.
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2 May 2011, 18:48 (Ref:2873079)
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Hi Jon very sorry to hear this sad news, When I was told at Mallory yesterday I was truly shocked and upset by this. I have known your dad since I started going to Silverstone in the early 70's. The grand prix will not be the same this year without his regular invite to drop in for a glass of wine. Your dad was a larger than life character who will be sadly missed in both the marshalling and rugby worlds. Although I am not a rugby fan I have had many a conversation with him about London Welsh Rugby club and how proud he was to have helped some of todays stars in their early years. RIP Dave.
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2 May 2011, 19:02 (Ref:2873089)
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Jon,
Both Bill & I send our sympathy. We've both known Dave for more years than we care to remember and he was, simply, a wonderful guy and a great marshal. Fond memories from many times on post or simply chatting over breakfast. We'll miss his presence and his knowledge. Shelagh & Bill |
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2 May 2011, 19:19 (Ref:2873105)
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Had the sad news at Castle Combe this morning,Dave will be missed
sincere condolences,RIP |
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2 May 2011, 20:50 (Ref:2873163)
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RIP big man.
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2 May 2011, 21:04 (Ref:2873166)
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Jon
We had a minutes silence at Thruxton Yesterday and also at Combe today to pay our respects to the 'Big Feller' I shall miss his visits to see me and his laconic wit - RIP Martin |
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2 May 2011, 21:11 (Ref:2873167)
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Very sad to hear. One of the people I knew and respected from way back.
Regards Jim Whitaker |
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2 May 2011, 21:36 (Ref:2873182)
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Dave was observer at my very first meeting a few years ago. He was so friendly, kind & knowledgeable and one of the reasons I got hooked. Such sad news. RIP
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2 May 2011, 21:49 (Ref:2873190)
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Jon,
I am really sorry to hear your sad news. I marshalled several times with you and your Dad at the Revival. From all at the BMMC sincere condolences. |
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2 May 2011, 21:53 (Ref:2873196)
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jon, i'm shocked......please accept my condolences to you and yours......byron aberdare
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2 May 2011, 23:14 (Ref:2873240)
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Hi Jon,
I enjoyed your Dad's company as a flag marshal on numerous occasions over a period of decades, particularly at Silverstone. He was a smashing fellow and will be missed by myself and all who knew him. Condolences to your family and all of his friends. |
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3 May 2011, 08:07 (Ref:2873336)
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Very sad news. Sincere condolences to Jon and the rest of your family.
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3 May 2011, 08:37 (Ref:2873350)
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I saw a lot of Dave Dee in my early days as a flag marshal and then Observer. Conversations on post with Dave were never dull! Condolences to all his family and friends.
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3 May 2011, 09:50 (Ref:2873379)
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Sad News!
Sad news indeed Jon. Having worked alongside him at Silverstone and Goodwood I have enjoyed his company on many an occasion and I always made a point to have a chat at sign on or in the cafe before going out to post.
My thoughts go out to you |
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3 May 2011, 11:00 (Ref:2873433)
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Very sad news Jon. My condolences to all his family. R.I.P Dave
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3 May 2011, 12:34 (Ref:2873495)
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Hi Jon
I have been asked by Pam Dearn to pass both hers and Gary's condolences to you and your family. |
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3 May 2011, 14:15 (Ref:2873544)
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As Dave used joined our motley crew at Combe from time to time, I must add my sincere condolences to the many expressed above and which show how well liked & respected he was at every circuit he worked .
As we know, he could talk at great length about most subjects ....a lot of them passing above my head ( nothing new there then!!). I will personally miss him as a reliable and experienced Observer and Flaggie adding gravitas to our endless puerile banter & inconsequential chatterings. We are extremely lucky to have Jon as a superb member of our crew as a fleet of foot & mind track marshal or a first class flaggie. Long may that continuity of Dees remain. What will I also miss......the famous Dee cake & the worry that Dave's chair could give up the struggle at any time ( as it did twice before!). Best saying........Goodwood early one windy Friday morning on Fordwater "All present & correct but will someone shut that flipping door!" Moving tributes at Combe & Thruxton to a great character , the sort that do not come along too often. RIP Dave! |
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