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Old 14-11-2008, 08:37 AM   #1
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We will be taking a couple of days here to get our bearings after the tragic blow we recieved yesterday regarding the loss of our dear friend and associate Craig.

We ask that all forum members please understand that this is an incredibly difficult time, and please understand if we are not taking calls over this period.

With tears in our eyes and heavy hearts,

Chris, Bill, Theo, Shaun and the lads @ BPR.

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Old 14-11-2008, 08:47 AM   #2
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My deepest and most heartfelt condolonces go out to you guys...
he was a great guy..
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Old 14-11-2008, 08:54 AM   #3
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I understand completely guys, the news has left me devastated as well. I'll call you back next week Chris.
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Old 14-11-2008, 09:01 AM   #4
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Chris

I was going to stop in this morning in regard to news, but in reading this will not do so. Anything I can do to help, you know my number.
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Old 14-11-2008, 11:59 AM   #5
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My heart felt condolences to Gaela and Craigs family, its not to often you come accross a bloke as nice as Craig, he will be sadly missed by all that knew him. RIP Craig

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Old 14-11-2008, 12:48 PM   #6
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You guys have a huge network of mates to call on for anything at all. Yell out and we'll be there to help buddy.
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Old 14-11-2008, 02:08 PM   #7
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Shattered mate, Craig was a legend.
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Old 14-11-2008, 03:56 PM   #8
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Mate if you want to get away from old Melbourne town for a few day, just call me on the way. You and your family are always welcome. If there is anything else I can do just ask mate... Greg
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Old 14-11-2008, 05:04 PM   #9
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what a great loss. . .
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Old 14-11-2008, 05:51 PM   #10
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To all the members of the forums that knew Craig. The girls and i would like to thank-you in advance for your support and friendship, Craig was one of a kind, he always gave with his heart and had all the time in the world for his friends. Always quick with a joke or a one liner from one of the many movies that he loved. After spending 20 years with Craig, with many a motor or car that needed fixing I know he is looking down on us, as we have heavy hearts and eyes full of tears. So the next time you go racing or for a cruize do it for Craig and make sure you pour him a drink of JIM BEAM and dont forget the Krispy Kreams.

Thanks once again Nereeda, Jacqueline & Vanessa xx
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Old 14-11-2008, 06:29 PM   #11
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My deepest condolonces to Craigs family. He will be missed by many. RIP Craig.
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Old 14-11-2008, 07:46 PM   #12
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My deepest condolences to Craig's family also. This is such a great lost.

I'm off to have a jim beam in memory of him.
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Old 14-11-2008, 08:00 PM   #13
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Im in shock! Heartfelt condolences to Gaela and Craigs family.
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Old 14-11-2008, 10:22 PM   #14
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Massive loss i'll never forget the first night i met craig & chris, craig even though not one of his customers jumped in head first to offer me asmuch advice as i would take in.

You'll be hugely missed mate, hope your you knee deep in KK donuts.

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Old 14-11-2008, 10:36 PM   #15
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My heart goes out to Gaela and Craigs family and not least of all to you Chris for losing such a dear friend and colleague under such shocking and sad circumstances. Depression is such an insidious disease made worst by those that love you most not being given the opportunity to be there when most needed. There will always be feelings of guilt for those left behind, for all sorts of mixed reasons, which will take time to heal, but even in Craigs last troubled moments, his love for all of you and our love for him, will never be diminished.
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Old 15-11-2008, 06:20 AM   #16
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Will miss you MATE. RIP.
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Old 15-11-2008, 10:35 AM   #17
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What a tragic loss. Condolences to Craig's family and friends. A really lovely guy always willing to help, and took the time to provided me with the right advice every time. RIP.
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Old 15-11-2008, 10:50 AM   #18
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such a sad time for all, my Condolences to his family and his friends that knew him, RIP.
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Old 15-11-2008, 12:08 PM   #19
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My deepest condolonces to his family and Bluepower. RIP Craig
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Old 17-11-2008, 02:07 AM   #20
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I'm still in disbelief after reading all this. My heart goes out to his family and friends, he was one in a million and will always be remembered. RIP mate
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Old 17-11-2008, 12:32 PM   #21
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Our sympathies go to the family and friends of Craig.

Craig was always helpful and friendly in our dealings in the past.

I am sure he will be dearly missed in the industry and particulaly by his young children.


Very sad news. I really don't know what else to say but I ,my wife and the boys here at Elite are very sad to hear news like this.


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Old 18-11-2008, 10:04 PM   #22
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It is the Month of Movenmber which helps raise money for Beyond Blue (Depression) and Prostate cancer research. If we are serious about helping people like Craig we should support these events. The lack of government funding and places for people like Craig to go to get help is nothing short of disgusting. My dad had depression and recently died of prostate cancer, when he had depression and was at risk of possible self halm the hospitals would send us home because they had no room. All we wanted was some help but they had no room. You had to say that you were going to kill yourself before they would take you serious. I don't know Craig but have lived thru the same journey thru my DAD and this is truely tragic. My thoughts and condolences go out to his family. When my DAD died all i was proud of was that he beat Depression and that it never got him, but instead a silent killer did CANCER.
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Old 19-11-2008, 12:33 PM   #23
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Well said mate. I am doing Movember and raising just under $200.

In memory of Craig, maybe next AFF can do a Craigvember if OK with the family.
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Old 19-11-2008, 02:48 PM   #24
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sorry chris i called on monday, now i realised i shouldn't have bugged you.
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Old 19-11-2008, 04:13 PM   #25
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sorry chris i called on monday, now i realised i shouldn't have bugged you.
its no problem we are all family on aff mate.
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Old 20-11-2008, 12:25 PM   #26
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Old 22-11-2008, 06:32 PM   #27
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My deepest condolences to Gaela and family. Craig, you will be sadly missed by all who knew you. Chris, you have lost a great mate and my thoughts are with you. Anything you need, just yell.

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Old 23-11-2008, 12:23 PM   #28
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I never met Craig personally, only over the telephone. The very first impression was the one that showed through to the end....... energy, and a passion for all things fast.

I can see why the team at Bluepower will feel this pain for some time to come, and though we cannot all be there to support you, we can pass on our thoughts to family and friends.

The time to say goodbye is almost upon us.

RIP Craig.
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