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Sad News

Postby herrman » Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:48 am

Hi All
Whilst it is probably only the longer term members of this great forum who knew him it is with great sadness that I have to say that Alan (BMWR1150rs) passed away last night. He fought a long & hard battle with cancer but it just became to much in the end.He had many great friends here who provided much support and I can only thank you all for this. Not much more I can say right now.

Peter.

https://tributes.everydayhero.com/uk/george-alan-parkes
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Re: Sad News

Postby slparry » Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:55 am

Hi Peter

so very saddened to hear this, Alan was a lovely person and i feel priviledged to have met him. So very positve in his fight against such an awful illness.

I can only imagine the loss you're feeling, if I can do anything to ease that loss do not hesitate to ask.

Very best regards,

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Re: Sad News

Postby simon » Sun Jan 20, 2019 2:22 pm

Hello Peter,
It was good to see you both in Jedburgh last year, sorry to hear about Alan.
I remember following Alan at the first Boxertrix weekend I went to in Moffat and following him thinking how composed his riding was whilst moving at the pace he was.
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Re: Sad News

Postby Blackal » Sun Jan 20, 2019 3:05 pm

Very sorry to read this, Peter - a sad loss to you and all here.

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Re: Sad News

Postby dave the german » Sun Jan 20, 2019 5:11 pm

So sad to hear this Peter - I remember him getting the "BMW" cake at the the Welsh weekend when his flabber was well and truly gasted!! Such a fighter and as has been said, a great loss to you and this forum
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Re: Sad News

Postby big rob » Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:28 pm

Hi Peter,
We are so sorry to hear of Alans passing.
Met & rode with you both on a few occasions but we will always cherish our memories of the time you & Alan were on holiday and went out of your way to come & visit Gail and I when we were living in rural France.

Our thoughts are with you,
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Re: Sad News

Postby Steve W » Sun Jan 20, 2019 10:55 pm

Evening Peter

Very sorry to hear this and our thoughts are with you

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Re: Sad News

Postby BoxerCup R » Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:34 am

Very sorry to read this news, RIP Alan.
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Re: Sad News

Postby popsky » Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:58 am

Hello Peter

Very sorry to hear the sad news, we have lots of fond memories of Alan, if you need a bolt hole you know where we are.

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Re: Sad News

Postby Paul » Mon Jan 21, 2019 5:28 pm

Peter,

Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences. Alan was a lovely guy and will be sadly missed by us all.

I managed to find a picture from one of our first visits to Chateau Flash, which I guess you must have pressed the button on, since you are not in the frame.

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Re: Sad News

Postby herrman » Mon Jan 21, 2019 5:37 pm

Thank you all for your messages,
Whilst it is very sad time I have to say that the care Alan received whilst in the Hospice was second to none and so if anyone wishes to donate in his memory please visit --

https://tributes.everydayhero.com/uk/george-alan-parkes

Peter.

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Re: Sad News

Postby Ryan » Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:32 pm

Hi Peter so sorry to read your sad news our thoughts and prayers are with you
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Re: Sad News

Postby boxerscott » Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:05 pm

I can only share the sentiments expressed on here. Amanda and I are with heavy hearts.

So sad.

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Re: Sad News

Postby Yogi Bear » Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:00 pm

Peter.

I’m Very sorry to hear about Alan.
He was a gem!
He Always gave me good advice about life & I will always have fond memories of him.

My thoughts are with you.

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Re: Sad News

Postby Gromit » Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:38 am

Hi Peter - I don't frequent the forum much these days, but Paul texted me last night with this sad news.

So sorry to hear of Alan's passing, and of course wish you strength and what will be a terribly difficult time. Alan was very high on my list of truly great people to have known over the years, and wherever he is now they'll all be enjoying his particularly dry brand of wit and just great company.

If you do fancy a bit of time-out you know we're not too far from you.


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