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Post by fat nick » Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:47 am

Very sad day … I have just learned of the passing of FBJ.

Condolences to Flo and family in their hour of sadness.

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Post by KeKat » Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:02 pm

Yes very sad news. He will be missed.
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Post by Uncle Bob » Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:03 pm

I can't believe it, I was only chatting to him the other week about X7's and LC's as he was looking for one to restore, I had to go check on the ACS page thinking you must have got the wrong name. Totally unexpected. :-(

RIP John, you've gone far to soon.

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Post by sparki » Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:00 pm

absolutely devastating news. words do not convey the sorrow of losing a friend so suddenly.

RIP brother :(
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Post by AndySwad » Tue Nov 02, 2021 5:15 pm

So so sad, almost unbelievable, shocking, will be missed, RIP FBJohn.
Condolences to Flo and family
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Post by katmarch » Tue Nov 02, 2021 5:29 pm

Oh bugger 😢
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Post by Kryten » Tue Nov 02, 2021 5:51 pm

That’s sad news indeed.
Condolences to Flo and his family.
Met him a few times and he was only ever friendly and happy to chat. Top bloke and a real gentleman.
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Post by stockcar » Tue Nov 02, 2021 7:24 pm

Wow, don't claim to know John personally but we did chat on the phone a few times over the years about sale stuff and obviously knew him from OSS, ACS and other forums.....

Real sad and best wishes to his family & friends...

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Post by fossie » Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:07 pm

:o A shock and a great loss . I always marvelled at his drive and enthusiasm, the Kat world just won't be the same .


Our thoughts go with Flo and the lads ... :cry:
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Post by johnr » Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:16 pm

He was a lovely guy, always happy to chat and give his time. And a real katana aficionado. He will be sorely missed, both in this club and the wider bike scene. Condolences to Flo and his family, and his friends both here and ACS.
RIP John, you were unique.
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