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We lost a good member

20 Apr 2012 23:05
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It is with sadness that I am reporting that through a friend who knew him a lot better than I did, we lost Jack from London, Ontario this week after a battle with cancer. Although I never got to see him race I shared a show n' shine event class two years ago with him and most of you have seen his drag bike photos in this forum many times. I will forward any more information if I get any.
Godspeed Jack!
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20 Apr 2012 23:30
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Oh man, that is sad news.
I met Jack at a bike show a few years ago.
Saw one of his buddies drag bikes on display at the time.
Great guy Jack.
RIP.
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20 Apr 2012 23:35
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Oh No
Very sad news indeed.
RIP Jack
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21 Apr 2012 00:04
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RIP Jack, you are now on the eternal ride.
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Re: We lost a good member

21 Apr 2012 02:23
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Wow is right. Don't know what to say.
I just brought him up in the forum this week.
My condolences to his family.
Godspeed Jack. Race on with Elmer and Jim McClure, talk chassis with Puppet.
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Re: We lost a good member

21 Apr 2012 09:45
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Wow that really stings. Jack was one of my favorite members. No BS guy. Really knew his stuff. Always a positive contributor.

RIP Jack! You will be missed. Sorry I never got to meet you in person.
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Re: We lost a good member

21 Apr 2012 10:02
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Man that sucks.
i was looking forward to meeting Jack this summer on the relay ride.
I bought a header from Jack that is on my bike now.
He was a very nice man.
rest in peace Jack.
You will be missed.
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Re: We lost a good member

21 Apr 2012 10:30
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Very sad news. You will be missed Jack.
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21 Apr 2012 13:00
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i didnt know the man but from all of your comments he seamed to be a good guy,seams like the good ones always go first god has his reasons unknown to us. i just hope that he know how much inpact he had on people before he went, we all need to tell loved ones how we feel before it is to late. my heart goes out to all that met him
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Re: We lost a good member

21 Apr 2012 13:29
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Terrible news. RIP Jack. :(
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Re: We lost a good member

21 Apr 2012 14:02
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ride on Jack....ride far
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Re: We lost a good member

21 Apr 2012 15:49
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Sad news indeed. Can't say I talked to him that much, but when he joined back in 2004 I resized his avatar pic for him, still have his MKII on my hard drive.

My condolences to his friends and family. Rest in peace, Jack.
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