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A Personal Message

Post by Ian » Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:01 pm

I have been asked by member Darren Williams to post this message to everyone.

"Some of you know I've been battling cancer for the last year and I'm now in a hospice in the New Forest. I've still been active as much as possible, going to many meets, making so many friends and even more memories through the Bongo community. Thank you all for your frienship.

I planned a Bayeux France meet last September where we did the war ceremony and even went for a beer in Paris with my friends Dennis and Sam (New Dawn) and wife Lynda. The French meet will hopefully happen again this year and the year after so try and get out there if you can.

Thank you for your support, especially to my wife Lynda who will be driving our Bongo and will still need your love and support.

All that's left for me to say is enjoy your van, make friends and thank you to all that I've met along the way.

Darren".
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Re: A Personal Message

Post by Bob » Wed Mar 18, 2020 5:12 pm

Best wishes from us.
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Post by Jillygumbo » Wed Mar 18, 2020 5:14 pm

Lovely to hear from Darren with an update. So sad! My very best wishes
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Post by mikeonb4c » Wed Mar 18, 2020 5:27 pm

Best wishes from me also.
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Post by Doone » Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:44 am

Best wishes from us too.
Allan's closed. We recommend PGS (Plymouth Garage Services) or Mayflower Auto Services in Plymouth.
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Post by Ian » Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:46 pm

Sadly Darren passed away last night It puts everything in to perspective really....
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Re: A Personal Message

Post by Bob » Thu Mar 19, 2020 2:01 pm

It does.

Very sad news. :(
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Post by ever after. » Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:41 pm

That's sad to hear, RIP Darren :cry:
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Post by Doone » Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:15 am

So sorry to hear this, our condolences to the family.
Allan's closed. We recommend PGS (Plymouth Garage Services) or Mayflower Auto Services in Plymouth.
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Post by mikeonb4c » Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:48 am

Very sorry to hear this. Condolences to all loved ones and rest in peace Darren.
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Post by Yabadabadoo » Mon Jun 22, 2020 7:28 pm

So sorry to hear this, RIP Darren xx
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Re: A Personal Message

Post by JulesMartin » Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:56 am

So sad and as has been said before certainly puts your won life into perspective. prayers and best wishes to the family. sorry I never met you
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