Deepest sympathies to all affected by this terrible tragedy, especially to the family and loved ones of the lost crew.
I had the pleasure of working on the Nimrod Sim from 92-01 and got to see first hand the skill, professionalism, camaraderie, and great humor of the crews. Many a time was a chocy bar or DCS offered with a grin in exchange for us not to fix the MCT, yet it was still given even if we did!
Sadly there were some very familiar faces amongst those lost, and one friend who I only got to know recently.
John, I can still see your grin as we chatted at the side of the road about the shower of sparks from your knee as you barreled into that right hander a bit too hot! From all of the lads from Forres with bikes who knew you, you will be deeply missed but never forgotten. So many good memories in so short a time, a credit to the man you were.
You’ll always be with us on the Sunday run mate.
Rest in peace guys.