JoeM Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Personally i've never met him, but I can tell by the replies to this he was a top guy. I feel for his family and close friends. A memorial ride is a good idea as dave said.RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomer Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I owe it to Oli, and I honestly dont think anyone else could. I have been with Oli every stop of the way, and I know every last tiny detail of how he wanted it built.We have genuinely spent Hundreds of hours (literally) discussing his plans for the mini, and now, the project oli always wanted remains only as an image in my head.Almost all the parts are there, we just need a few more bits to finish it, then a lot of time assembling.Ill speak to Olis parents about it soon.Nick, if you ever need a hand me and robin can pop down anytime its not that much of a drive. if you need any help dont be afraid to ask, nothing is too much trouble for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Manning Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I owe it to Oli, and I honestly dont think anyone else could. I have been with Oli every stop of the way, and I know every last tiny detail of how he wanted it built.We have genuinely spent Hundreds of hours (literally) discussing his plans for the mini, and now, the project oli always wanted remains only as an image in my head.Almost all the parts are there, we just need a few more bits to finish it, then a lot of time assembling.Ill speak to Olis parents about it soon.Oli had a real passion for cars just as Prawn does. I've never met anyone who was so commited to building his own car. Oli you will be missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomer Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Arr, this is crap He looks and seems a really nice guy. We will find you mate ! Stick in there yeah? Sam. xRead the rest of the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I remember reading a similar thread when DJ passed away. I can honestly say I didn't know Oli at all but it still feels like i've lost someone I know. From all the great responses from everyone i'm sorry to say I didn't get to know him. Its a really sad event and a hell of a way to go and at a bad time. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. A truely tragic event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam F Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 This is shit. Never met the guy but he looks so genuine and nice person to be with. R.I.P Mate. will think about you. Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Dickhead, read the whole thread.There REALLY is no need for that kind of text in this context, and I WILL exercise the powers that I have been recently granted against anyone that befouls this, or any other topic of memory. Oli's parents have to read this, make it something they WANT to read.I understand that there are two seperate headings essentially to this thread, but please can people not act to belittle those who have not read it all. That, unfortunately, is my job, and as I have formerly stated, users would do well to conduct their responses to condolense of Oli and nothing more.Thank you.Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomer Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I remember reading a similar thread when DJ passed away. I can honestly say I didn't know Oli at all but it still feels like i've lost someone I know. From all the great responses from everyone i'm sorry to say I didn't get to know him. Its a really sad event and a hell of a way to go and at a bad time. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. A truely tragic event.Ive met him once, at Castle Combe, and all i can say it what a sound bloke, i had a massive lump in my throat when Robin told me today, Its truly devastating for his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshball Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 QUOTE (Mr Fish @ Dec 11 2007, 08:43 PM) Dickhead, ...No need for that now was there? Yeah come on man that was uncalled for i made the samew mistake.Its pretty time taking reading through 8 pages of thread.I will donate to the fund thing.That thing deejaa has that bunny thing how about setting up one of thse.Maybe the one who posted this could set one up.Sounds like an idea!Once again my thoughts are with the family and he seemed like a top guy.Just makes you think ehy does this stuff happen to such good people...I dunno....RIP Oli x x xJosh BallX-x-X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 QUOTE (Mr Fish @ Dec 11 2007, 08:43 PM) Dickhead, ...No need for that now was there? Yeah come on man that was uncalled for i made the samew mistake.Its pretty time taking reading through 8 pages of thread.X-x-XHe still should have made the effort to read the whole thread. It even says in the title. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siders77 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 PLEASE don't clog the thread with crap, there's a time and a place for it and that's not here. As many others have said, I didn't knoe Oli personally but reading this has made me feel like I've lost someone close to me. RIP Oli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Mate, they were just removed Rip, never met you but none the less seem like a sound bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sheehan! Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 That thing deejaa has that bunny thing how about setting up one of thse.yea thats what i said a few pages back, sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Its pretty time taking reading through 8 pages of thread.When it's a thread about whether or not a member of the board has been killed or not, it's not that hard to just read a few posts. In the end, it turned out that Oli was sadly killed in that accident. Have some respect, and if a thread like this happens again, read it before you jump in with a badly timed post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 (edited) Just spotted this thread after nick linked from the car thread. I never met, or spoke to him I dont think, but god thats awful. Brings back memories of the trials community at Djs funeral and what that was like, and funerals in my own family. Simply awful for someone so young in such a horrible situation. My deepest thoughts go out to everyone that knew him not least his family. That is truly awful. Edited December 11, 2007 by JTM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 rest in peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoo Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 As many have said before me,I didn't know Oli and have never even spoken to him I don't think,but reading the first post then seeing R.I.P Oli Lewis on Fat pants' name...it put me on a real downer,I think it's because of the concept of losing somebody in our close community we have on here,I don't know I could be talking tripe. None the less R.I.P Oli, I can't begin to imagine how your family must be feeling right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxTrialSpaz Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 R.I.P. Oli.Although I never met him, he sounds like he was a nice bloke and was one of those people who too frequently "shouldn't have been the one". My thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends and anyone else who has been affected by his death.Finishing his Mini sounds like a nice idea. IT was something he wanted to finish, I suppose in a way it would be sort of his legacy.As for the fluffy bunny-esque suggestion, perhaps the same thing but with a picture of a Mini would be adequate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakers O'Toole Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 My thoughts go out to all that know him. R.I.P Oli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sheehan! Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 R.I.P. Oli.Although I never met him, he osunds like he was a nice bloke and was oe of those people who too frequently "shouldn't have been the one". My thoughts and condolences go otu to his family, friends and anyone else who has been affected by his death.Finishing his Mini sounds like a nice idea. IT was something he wanted to finish, I suppose in a way it would be sort of his legacy.As for the fluffy bunny-esque suggestion, perhaps the same thing but with a picture of a Mini would be adequate?Yeah that is true, well said.I say its a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Jones Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I met Oli a few times in Salisbury, Southampton and Portsmouth. I'm really shocked to hear the news, my thoughts go out to his family and friends. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich4130 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Absolutely shocking and gutting news. Met him at the DJ ride this year, and had a big conversation about our mutual VW interest, remember thinking afterwards, what a nice genuine guy. so added him to msn, where he was always up for a car related natter, and gave me loads of help and advice. Tragic loss of a seemingly brilliant, capable young man. Condolences to his family, and anybody who knew him. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitbat Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Not Again, always happens to the best!Never met him its another person who seemed such a top guy that i never had the pleasure of meeting.Makes me more determined to get back into trials and meet some of the people i know and speak to on hereRIP Oli i am sure the TF will miss you sorely, and PRawny chin up m8, everyone is there for you I am sure!Frooty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clownbike Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Its really strange.......i just keep thinking about him. When i saw the picture of him on the previous page i just thought - "thats the Oli i knew, cheeky grin, that boy was always smiling". I remember the last time i saw him (few weeks ago), we were praticing satic hooks and i couldn't get them and he was nailing a few, he just kept saying "this is the only thing i can do better than you Neil", makes me smile when i think about it. One of the best rides i had in ages that week, i'm glad my last memory of him was that day.Oli, i honestly wish you all the best up there. You were one of the nicest guys who always helped out anyone with a bike problem! I wish you had not been taken away from us so soon, but i know you'll be doing good where ever you are. May you ride and rest in peace forever matey. XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrico Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Its really strange.......i just keep thinking about him. When i saw the picture of him on the previous page i just thought - "thats the Oli i knew, cheeky grin, that boy was always smiling".Think that sums him up perfectly, despite only speeking to him a couple of times ive still got the memory of Oli in portsmouth having a wise crack at prawn and standing there with this wide grin He realy was a guy who made you feel good to be around, brightened the day up, will be sadly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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