My first post...

Turbostevo · 3rd August 2017, 23:24

Firstly, thank you for allowing me into join your forum.

The main reason that I've joined is to inform members on here of my father passing earlier this year. He was active on here and always spoke highly of his experience on the forum, whenever we worked on his fleet of 75's! I see he managed a few conversations on his time here.

His user name was ARK238 and his full name is Roger Stevenson. He was a great man with a fantastic mind, who found his passion for cars settled with the Rover 75.

I notice you have a memorium post, and I think he'd like to know his name ended up on there. Feels like a bit of closure my end too, in honouring his main source of hobby and interest in this way.

I have my own fabrication business and specialise in products for automotive applications, so I'd like to stay in touch with the forum and hopefully contribute where I can. I also play with Land Rover Freelanders, so I have experience with the K series and M47 drivetrains. He'd be proud of me for joining here to help others and also learn things myself.

My dad passed on 16th April 2017 aged 62.

Cheers all

Luke

Turbostevo · 3rd August 2017, 23:28

A quick link to my dad's orbituary

http://announcements.johnstonpress.c...&pid=185161014

Cheers all

Jay · 3rd August 2017, 23:49

Hi Luke

I am so sorry to hear your fathers passing

I am sure if you get in touch with Reebs the senior moderator and the rest of the team on this forum will make it right, so your father will be on the list of remembrance. The banner should also change to black and white as a mark of respect as is done on this great forum.
R.I.P ARK238

Turbostevo · 4th August 2017, 00:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay

Hi Luke

I am so sorry to hear your fathers passing

I am sure if you get in touch with Reebs the senior moderator and the rest of the team on this forum will make it right, so your father will be on the list of remembrance. The banner should also change to black and white as a mark of respect as is done on this great forum.
R.I.P ARK238

Thank you Jay,

Your words are appreciated.

Cheers

stevenicks · 4th August 2017, 06:23

I am sorry to hear about your loss Luke and at such a young age. Please keep visiting the forum, as you say it was what your dad would have wanted.

RPWC · 4th August 2017, 06:44

Hi Luke, sincere condolences to you, I know what you are going through,I lost my dad just before Christmas, it leaves a huge hole in your life. Take care.

Simondi · 4th August 2017, 07:13

Sorry to hear your news, and so added

Graham1961 · 4th August 2017, 08:55

I am very sorry to hear of your loss Steve.

planenut · 4th August 2017, 09:19

I am sorry about your loss Steve, it does hit us as, with my Dad, he too passed on around that age. He has sown his seed well though, because you have made such an effort to inform and share your loss with this forum.

Odd time for you and your family as there are so many great memories that are brought to mind.

Lordy · 4th August 2017, 17:48

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

Sounds like your old man really loved his cars and the passion he has for the 75's was out of this world.

If there's anything we can do will do what we can too honour your fathers memory on the forums and his passion for car.

3rd August 2017, 23:24	#1
Turbostevo Newbie Several Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	My first post... Firstly, thank you for allowing me into join your forum. The main reason that I've joined is to inform members on here of my father passing earlier this year. He was active on here and always spoke highly of his experience on the forum, whenever we worked on his fleet of 75's! I see he managed a few conversations on his time here. His user name was ARK238 and his full name is Roger Stevenson. He was a great man with a fantastic mind, who found his passion for cars settled with the Rover 75. I notice you have a memorium post, and I think he'd like to know his name ended up on there. Feels like a bit of closure my end too, in honouring his main source of hobby and interest in this way. I have my own fabrication business and specialise in products for automotive applications, so I'd like to stay in touch with the forum and hopefully contribute where I can. I also play with Land Rover Freelanders, so I have experience with the K series and M47 drivetrains. He'd be proud of me for joining here to help others and also learn things myself. My dad passed on 16th April 2017 aged 62. Cheers all Luke Last edited by Turbostevo; 3rd August 2017 at 23:30..

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Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	Hi Luke I am so sorry to hear your fathers passing I am sure if you get in touch with Reebs the senior moderator and the rest of the team on this forum will make it right, so your father will be on the list of remembrance. The banner should also change to black and white as a mark of respect as is done on this great forum. R.I.P ARK238 __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~ Last edited by Jay; 3rd August 2017 at 23:59..

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stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	I am sorry to hear about your loss Luke and at such a young age. Please keep visiting the forum, as you say it was what your dad would have wanted. __________________ "You're Not Laughing Now Are You?" Steve

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RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Hi Luke, sincere condolences to you, I know what you are going through,I lost my dad just before Christmas, it leaves a huge hole in your life. Take care. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

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3rd August 2017, 23:28	#2
Turbostevo Newbie Several Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	A quick link to my dad's orbituary http://announcements.johnstonpress.c...&pid=185161014 Cheers all

4th August 2017, 08:55	#8
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	I am very sorry to hear of your loss Steve. __________________ Graham.

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planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,954 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	I am sorry about your loss Steve, it does hit us as, with my Dad, he too passed on around that age. He has sown his seed well though, because you have made such an effort to inform and share your loss with this forum. Odd time for you and your family as there are so many great memories that are brought to mind.

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Lordy This is my second home Ford Probe GT. Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Caenarfron Posts: 7,897 Thanks: 3,533 Thanked 2,516 Times in 1,481 Posts	Very sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like your old man really loved his cars and the passion he has for the 75's was out of this world. If there's anything we can do will do what we can too honour your fathers memory on the forums and his passion for car. __________________ Regardless of nation and Origin all Soldiers should be remembered past or present. Lest we forget. Never forget them and support our armed forces. https://i.imgur.com/oyca2Lyl.jpg?1 Passion Never Dies It Only Gets Stronger. Go your own way.