Some sad news.

whyamihere

I've just received a PM from TheGreatGatsby's sister in law, which is posted below.

It is with a heavy heart, that I have to pass on some tragic news.

My brother-in-law, Mark - THEGREATGATSBY - was involved in an accident on his way home from work Friday evening. After valiant attempts to save his life, he died in hospital.
The Police are in the process of an on going investigation, and are appealing for more witnesses to the accident.

Mark loved this group, he was an active member of many 'Bike forums' but we know this was his first stop, morning and night.... After his beloved girlfriend, cycling was his passion (or obsession), we'd like to thank you for being such an important part of his life

In the coming weeks we hope to set up an account for charitable donations to "Livestrong- the Lance Armstrong Foundation". Details of which I will post at a later date.

Mark was a gifted, passionate and determined person... he will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

From a personal standpoint, Mark was a great member, and I'm sure he'll be sorely missed. Rest in peace mate.

SunWuKong

How very sad. My commiserations to his family and friends.

Aggieboy

That's terrible news. My condolences to his family. I'm sure we'll all miss that forearm.

grayo59

So very very sorry - please accept my sincerest condolences.

andyp

That's terrible news. As some of us older forumites know, he'd had some problems with illness in the past so his recent happy, upbeat postings were great to see. His positive contributions will be missed.

My condolences to his family and friends.

gert_lush

That's really sad news, condolences to his family and friends, the forum will miss him

Eddy S

My condolences to Mark’s family, loved ones and friends. He will be missed here.

Rest in peace Mark.

paul27

Oh my goodness that is so sad, he will be missed here so much.
Condolences to his nearest and dearest

shockedsoshocked

Very sad news. He clearly was a person who loved cycling, his dedication was incredible.

Condolences to his family and friends.

Ieuanllan

Echoing the above posts, my sincerest condolences to his family.

Ieuan

snakehips

I too am very sorry to hear that

Snake

bagpusscp

My condolences to his family.

pjh

Rest in peace GATS.

bill57

Another tragic and senseless loss. So sorry to hear it.

adrianb1066

R.I.P. - my condolences to family and friends.

Red Rock

I am very saddened to hear of Marks death and extend my condolences to his family and close friends.

AntLockyer

Rest in peace

micken

My thoughts and prayers are wih family and friends we will miss a good member of our community.

dennisn

Very sorry to hear about the families loss.

Dennis Noward

LangerDan

Very sad news. My condolences to Marks family and friends.

Ar dheis Dé a anam

LD

shazzz

Very sorry to hear the news.
RIP GATS.

FSR_XC

Very sad news.

My condolences to his family and friends.

jimmythecuckoo

A tragedy. RIP.

CyclingBantam

I'm very sorry. Thoughts with you all.

RIP

Ben

Jeff Jones

This is very sad news. Rest in peace Mark.

On behalf of BikeRadar, I'd like to extend our condolences to his family and friends.

CHRISNOIR

Terrible news, really sorry to hear it.

Condolences to Gat's friends and family.

heavymental

That's sad news indeed. Gats was someone who really stood out on this forum. And only the other day he was posting about plans for the future. He'll be missed. His dedication was amazing.

popette

that is just the most awfully sad news.
Condolences to his girlfriend, family and friends.

Slow Downcp

As the other posts - soory to hear the sad news, and condolencies to the family.
Rest in Peace

STEFANOS4784

So very sorry to hear this news, Mark was an integral part of this forum, deepest condolences to his family and girlfriend, he will be truly sorely missed.

pneumatic

Very sad news indeed.