Sad Loss - Flt Lt N Rees

[rudolf]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lincolnshire/4598272.stm

A very sad loss indeed, not only Nifty Nev, but Karen and Andrew also.

Who will bring out the box of tricks at dining-in nights now?

My thoughts and condolences to the family.

R

[StopStart]

:( A very tragic and sad loss

[Overtorque]

I'm totally gutted. My condolences to his family. Very very sad.

[Brain Potter]

A terrible tragedy. Condolences to family and friends.

[2port]

Dreadful news - another of the good guys gone.
2P

[Nibbled2DeathByDucks]

I had the pleasure of working with Nev at Cranwell. Never have I met such a true gent. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and those on 45.

Nev - you will truly be missed. RIP

[Now a 'J' Bloke!!]

Just heard whilst down route...
Raised a glass in his honour.

SFS

[Lockstock]

Nev was a witty, caring, family man. My utmost condolences to all those touched by this tragedy.

[NavyNav2]

Served with Nev at Lyneham - top bloke and a pleasure to fly with. My deepest condolences to his family and those on 45.

[highveldtdrifter]

I, along with many at Lyneham, am stunned by this tradgedy. One of the nicest guys I have worked with, and one of the best senses of humour. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. My thoughts are with the lad left alone.

[oldfella]

I just cannot think of sufficient words. My thoughts are with his surviving son.

[Slow Roll]

Didn't know Nev nearly so long as others speaking here, but I struggle to name a man who spoke so proudly and dearly of his family to all who would listen. Rest in Peace

[Unmissable]

Bugger....

he was such a good bloke.

[Guy Willesley]

Funny, witty, incredibly capable whilst all the time still being a committed husband and Dad.

God Bless Nev. My prayers are with you and especially the one left behind.

[senga]

Never have I met a man so kind, so full of happiness and a need to pass that happiness on. No matter how pants the day was, one chat with him made it all bearable again. Good bye Nev, you'll be missed.

[Cragrat]

Couldn't have asked for a funnier instructor and a genuine kind hearted man. 162's thoughts are with his son, family, and friends at 45(R).

[Rakshasa]

Poor lad, I'd hate to be the one who had to break that to him.

RIP, mate.

[flipster]

My most sincere condolences to the families of Nev and Karen and, most especially, the remaining son.

While I had never met Karen or the rest of the family, I did know Nev from Lyneham and Cranwell and I can only echo the heartfelt sympathies already expressed.

Nev, the world is a worse place now you are gone - sleep well.

Flip

[Skytrucker]

I am just gutted. I have known Nev and Karen for 24 years and cannot think of a nicer couple. My sincerest condolences to the families.

[Heywood Djablowme]

One of the good guys. Gutted. My thoughts are with his surviving son.

[Dunhovrin]

I didn't want to say anything here but Nev was my best mate at uni and he, Karen, my girlfriend and I made a 4some. I am beyond gutted even though we lost touch a long time ago. Does anyone have a poc at Cranwell so I can get in touch with their parents?

[digits]

I'd known Nev since the QFI cse at Scampton and those heady days teaching on the Bulldog. I can honestly speak for those not in the RAF who had the privilage to meet him that we are mourning the loss of a true "Gent and devoted family man". 28 years in military aviation and this devastating news has prompted me to register on pprune......I am gutted!

[Tigs2]

I cannot begin to comprehend the grief of the young man who has lost his entire family. Words fail me. I knew Nev but my feelings are nothing compared to what his son must be feeling now. I can only say that if you read this thread by some remote chance young man, if you are ever in need of ANYTHING, there is an entire community here that will not hesitate in the blinking of an eye to help you in any way possible. Please just e-mail, anything! As you see from this thread, your father was a much loved man and always remember that. My thoughts are with you and i pray that you are helped to meet the enourmous challenges ahead caused by the loss of your Mum, Dad and Brother.

[ShyTorque]

Well said Tigs.

We were discussing this terrible accident at work this afternoon. Totally tragic.

I didn't know Nev, but I am the father of three sons myself. Having previously lost a very good Bulldog QFI friend in an accident (with three kids of his own left behind) I can imagine how totally devastated this young chap must be feeling right now.

How very, very sad.

[Navaleye]

A truly terrible event. Must be a nightmeare for all. My thoughts go out to all concerned. God bless.

Navaleye

[Ted III]

I can only echo what people have already said, terrible loss our thoughts and condolenses are with the family :(

[opso]

********, I'm aware that you're with your Gran at the moment and are being very strong at this dreadful time. I also know that the details of this thread are being forwarded to you.

Whilst the pain you feel is worse than any of us can truly appreciate, remember that your family were loved and respected by many of us and the world we know is lessened by the loss of your parents and Andrew. You are also a member of a wider, looser family that you may never have realised was there - we can never replace the one you have lost, but will always be keen to help you. You will find find support in surprising places over the coming few weeks, months and years, but as Tigs has already said, if there is anything that we can do, just say the word and we will be there for you. Stay strong.

[Human Factor]

A tragedy. Nev was a true gent and excellent instructor.

HF (ex EMUAS)

[SmilingKnifed]

Truly awful. My sincere condolences to the young man left behind.

[Milt]

I would appreciate knowing something about Nev Rees and his exploits and why/how he went to our big hangar in the sky.

How about an obituary on the thread.

[Father Jack Hackett]

I was stunned and extremely saddened on hearing of the loss of Nev, Karen and their son. They will all be sorely missed.

RIP

[adr]

May they rest in peace.

adr

[OC YUAS]

A very sad loss indeed. I didn't know Nev well but he helped me get through my first A2 so I owe him. Thanks Nev RIP :(

[Bracken]

I knew Nev from both Herc and QFI days - what an extremely sad loss.

[demobcurious]

Top bloke, dedicated to his family. What a sad loss. Thoughts and prayers are with the lad left without them.

[Chris Kebab]

Nev was a top bloke who I had known for about 20 years. This news has left me choked.

I just hope the family are made aware of the enormous resouces available from the RAFBF and RAFA to assist with his lad's short term future. This is exactly the circumstance I would expect my contributons to these funds over the years to be spent.

RIP mate.

[Wyler]

Well said. this is the most shocking and upsetting thing I have read on PPrune. I hope all the relevant funds now leap into action and take away the financial worries of this young man and his extended family for the forseeable future.

God bless you.

[scroggs]

Heard about this on my return from work yesterday. There're never quite the right words to hand when a mate dies, yet for him, his wife, and his lad all to go in one event really, really stuns the senses and leaves me speechless.

To Nev's remaining son (that phrase must hurt), I am sure that the RAF family, coupled with those of your Mum and Dad, will look after you with the utmost care. I wish you luck and hope that your life can somehow regain some kind of normality.

May they all rest in peace.

Tim

[EESDL]

You know when a name is so familiar that you actually do not recognise it at first?
Horrible feeling when further posts appear only to confirm the worst.
Will someone please tell me that they weren't the terrific family who lived next door to us on the patch at Lyneham, on the corner opposite the main entrance............

[OKOC]

I have known Nev for many years both at Lyneham and here at Cranwell and I cannot believe how fate can be so cruel.

Mum, Dad, and your little brother in an instant in heaven; how can anyone explain and justify this dreadful event.

Pain, we here at PPRuNe in general don't know the meaning of the word, but I know someone who does-***** there are no words we can express to take away the enormous, unbelieveable hurt and anguish that you are going through. We are ALL really sorry that this has happened.

[propulike]

A fine turnout yesterday to pay repects to a devastated family. The courage shown by ######## as his world was laid to rest at his feet was inspiring.

Well done young man. You always did make your parents proud to be your parents.

[B.U. Labula]

Truly sorry to hear this from other side of world at a later time. Condoloences to all involved and the loss of a truly funny man at 45(R).

[CJS]

I have just heard the dreadful news of the death of Nev, Karen and Andrew. Truly awful news. What can anyone say to express what a totally devastating event it must be for his remaining son. My heart and sympathies go out to him, and all of Nevs and Karens family.

I was on the same BFTS course as Nev and I remember the fun loving guy, who was always there if you needed a chat or a laugh, or a quick beer. We both got massively drunk in York the day we both failed Spin Aeros on the JP3. Happy days.

I was chopped soon after, but I saw Nev again at Finningley while he was going through his METS course, and spent many happy hours chatting and talking about flying, his desire to go and fly the Hercules and of Karen.

I haven't seen, or spoken, to Nev for a few years now, but the shock is still there when you here how awful the accident was. My thanks to the RAF Cranwell services who tried to help in what must have been a truly awful scene.

I would like to back up the words of Tigs2. I hope that the RAF pulls out all the stops in its attempt to try and help Nev and Karens remaining Son. His Father and Mother were truly great parents and the RAF should do there very very best to make sure that he is supported and looked after. Be strong. I know you Mum and Dad would be very proud of you.

To Nev, Karen and Andrew. I will drink a large whisky to you all tonight. Yet another dent in my ever decreasing supply. RIP Friends.