R.I.P Windrush - Page 9

RPWC · 18th December 2017, 21:02

Just shows the high esteem with which Derek was held, 8 pages of tributes, and still they come.

ssizefive · 18th December 2017, 21:12

Very sad to hear this news,I met Derek at a few of the national meets and can only repeat what others have said that he was a true gent. R.I.P Derek, you will be sadly missed.
My condolences to his family.

Steve.

RPWC · 18th December 2017, 21:17

I thought about asking this myself Jim, but forgot. Another vote for that from me.

Lordy · 18th December 2017, 21:24

I can't think of a better way too pay respect too a club member that's done so much and served his country.

A fine tribute too a honourable member and soldier.

Derek will always be remembered on the forums by his posts and the members that had he privilege too meeting such a fine human being.

RIP.

Reebs · 18th December 2017, 21:41

Christopher and I have already had discussions about a Windrush Award and we will be creating one for Best Car in Show at our next National meet. This will run alongside the Gryphon Award of the same name which will now be presented each year at the second National Meet of the year.

As for the forums shutting down for a period as a mark of respect, I think that's a good idea, it's just a question of when and for how long.

Simondi · 18th December 2017, 21:49

Possibly on the day he is laid to rest, during the time of the service?

Christopher · 18th December 2017, 21:51

Derek was a true gentleman- he encouraged us from the start when this club was set up and he only ever had words of encouragement and support since then. I would love seeing him and Lillian (and their dog!) at meets - always there, always smiling. The world has lost a remarkable person - my thoughts are with Lillian and his family.

Teflon · 18th December 2017, 21:53

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Originally Posted by Reebs

.....................As for the forums shutting down for a period as a mark of respect, I think that's a good idea, it's just a question of when and for how long.

It's a lovely idea. I would certainly support the suggestion of a close down for the period of Derek's funeral, with the forum perhaps replaced with a short "memorium" message for the duration.

Cliff

Hans-Peter · 18th December 2017, 22:07

Sad news before Christmas. I have spoken to Derek several times at our POL visits. A real Gentleman. Rest in peace.

Gate Keeper · 19th December 2017, 03:43

Thank you. Not everyone will be able to make the funeral. I am fairly certain that Lilian would appreciate a condolence card, whilst some of the bereaved say “No Flowers”.

I wonder if Actros or Rev Jules could find out what Lilian’s wishes are?

If not flowers, how about a donation to The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice where Derek spent his last days ........there is a donation page on their website.
http://www.pth.org.uk

18th December 2017, 21:02	#81
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	Just shows the high esteem with which Derek was held, 8 pages of tributes, and still they come. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

18th December 2017, 21:17	#83
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	I thought about asking this myself Jim, but forgot. Another vote for that from me. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

18th December 2017, 21:24	#84
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	I can't think of a better way too pay respect too a club member that's done so much and served his country. A fine tribute too a honourable member and soldier. Derek will always be remembered on the forums by his posts and the members that had he privilege too meeting such a fine human being. RIP. __________________ 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. Last edited by Lordy; 18th December 2017 at 21:30..

18th December 2017, 21:41	#85
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,938 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Christopher and I have already had discussions about a Windrush Award and we will be creating one for Best Car in Show at our next National meet. This will run alongside the Gryphon Award of the same name which will now be presented each year at the second National Meet of the year. As for the forums shutting down for a period as a mark of respect, I think that's a good idea, it's just a question of when and for how long. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

18th December 2017, 21:49	#86
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	Possibly on the day he is laid to rest, during the time of the service? __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

18th December 2017, 21:12	#82
ssizefive I really should get out more....... Mg Tf160 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Keighley Posts: 2,603 Thanks: 756 Thanked 749 Times in 366 Posts	Very sad to hear this news,I met Derek at a few of the national meets and can only repeat what others have said that he was a true gent. R.I.P Derek, you will be sadly missed. My condolences to his family. Steve.

18th December 2017, 21:51	#87
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Derek was a true gentleman- he encouraged us from the start when this club was set up and he only ever had words of encouragement and support since then. I would love seeing him and Lillian (and their dog!) at meets - always there, always smiling. The world has lost a remarkable person - my thoughts are with Lillian and his family. __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

18th December 2017, 22:07	#89
Hans-Peter Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 Celeste Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Troisdorf near Cologne/ Germany Posts: 228 Thanks: 5 Thanked 57 Times in 15 Posts	Sad news before Christmas. I have spoken to Derek several times at our POL visits. A real Gentleman. Rest in peace. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 75 2.5 Celeste Arden-Green

19th December 2017, 03:43	#90
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,064 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Thank you. Not everyone will be able to make the funeral. I am fairly certain that Lilian would appreciate a condolence card, whilst some of the bereaved say “No Flowers”. I wonder if Actros or Rev Jules could find out what Lilian’s wishes are? If not flowers, how about a donation to The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice where Derek spent his last days ........there is a donation page on their website. http://www.pth.org.uk Last edited by Gate Keeper; 19th December 2017 at 03:54..