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Old 18-Jun-2006, 23:10
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Lost a good mate today

RTA during our early morning Sunday Run. It happened near Midhurst on the A272 a little before 7am today.
Glen, a good mate, was killed instantly in a collision between his ZX10R and a Goldwing travelling in the opposite direction. He is survived by his wife Carol who was with us on the run. I can only imagine the horror she faced when she pulled up to the scene. My thoughts are with her right now.
The rider of the Goldwing was also killed instantly and his pillion passenger suffered some terrible injuries. I feel awful for them.
My friend Graham, who was was following Glen, had no time to avoid the wreckage. His 998 ploughed into the Goldwing. He is in a stable condition but has leg, wrist and spinal injuries plus a ruptured diaphragm. It is thought that his spinal column is intact and we can be grateful for that blessing. His partner Jackie is being looked after by family and is in good hands.

My thanks go to the emergency services who quickly appeared to take care of the injured and to the people who stopped to give help and support at the scene.

The suddenness in which a normal day spent in the company of mates can turn to tragedy and grief is appalling. I'm sorry to share such awful news but I can't hold this back.

RIP Glen, we are going to miss you.
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Old 18-Jun-2006, 23:17
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There is little if anything that can be said at times like this. My thoughts, and I guess many more, are with you, your friends and those left behind.

I posted a similar thread last year and understand why you have listed it .... it's a credit to the DSC that we feel OK talking openly about the bad stuff as well as the good stuff. I hope those that survived make a full recovery.

I'm raising a glass to Glen and all those that knew him.
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Old 18-Jun-2006, 23:19
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Truly truly awful. Thoughts go to the family and friends.

I was on that very road in Midhurst yesterday, Saturday.
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Old 18-Jun-2006, 23:28
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Loz, really sorry to hear that , our thoughts are with the friends and family of all the riders involved.
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Old 18-Jun-2006, 23:31
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Was turned round at Midhurst this morning on the way to Findon "Road Closed", always makes my stomach turn when I see that sign.

Thoughts with you all at this sad time Loz


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Old 18-Jun-2006, 23:33
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loz mate, that is so so sad !!!!!!!!!! I have been where you are right now !
cant say anything that may help!
take it easy feller and pass on my condolences... keith.
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Old 18-Jun-2006, 23:40
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Loz I'm Sorry to hear such sad news, I hope those that are injured make a full recovery and those that lost their lives RIP and that there loved ones find a way to get through such a loss.
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Old 18-Jun-2006, 23:42
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Old 19-Jun-2006, 00:01
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Loz, so sorry to hear such tragic news. Been in the same situation so have an idea how you feel. RIP Glenn and the other rider and just hope that the others make a full recovery.
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Old 19-Jun-2006, 06:51
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Loz, very sorry to hear of this. Thoughts go out to families and freinds involved
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