Thoughts go to fellow member

[rstoughy]

Some of you might remember a few years back an American by the name of John (The JC on here) got in touch to say he was moving to Aberdeen.

John is a huge BMW fan and had various models over the years but being from the USA never a CSL.

He organised with me to come see mine and I promptly introduced him to a pal of mine who had one for sale which he duly bought.
I have kept in touch with John since and have done the usual runs out etc.

A few months ago after a couple of years of ownership he sold it and purchased a GT3.

John had a major accident at the weekend in the GT3 and is currently critical in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in a medically induced coma.

His family are over from the USA and are at his bedside.
Thoughts are with him and his family at this horrendous time.

[Yanto]

Shit, not good Paul. Echo your sentiments mate.

[monkeycsl]

Not good I hope he pulls through and makes a full recovery.

[Mark CSL]

Yes i remember him Paul
I hope everything turns out well for him and his family

Never a good thing when it all goes wrong in a fast car


i am sure every one on here wishes him a speedy recovery.

If there is anything i can do just ask

[khooni]

that's very sad. I hope he makes a speedy and full recovery.

[Trawler]

Thoughts & prayers to him & his family.

Horrible news.

[mattCSLnut]

Paul please let John's family know we're all wishing them & John well and hope for a full & speedy recovery.

[LeinsCSL]

That's awful news, I remember John introducing himself on here. Wish him a prompt recovery back to health

[Bounce]

Not good,my thoughts are with him and his family.

[estoril]

Wishing him a speedy recovery, thoughts with the family at this time.

[jupe777]

Horrible to hear such things. Really hope he makes a speedy and full recovery.

[Neil M]

Very sad news - thoughts and prayers to him and his family for a speedy recovery.

[HFLagos]

I remember John's introduction post too and was pleased that he would get to enjoy a CSL outside of the US on some great roads near Aberdeen. Wishing him a speedy recovery and thoughts go to his family during this time.

[PBMWsam]

Get well soon John.

[Rick H]

Thoughts and best wishes from a fellow petrolhead.

[trackm3]

Keep strong and Get well soon.

[alexk]

I really hope he gets well soon.

[digi]

hope he has a speedy recovery and all becomes well.

[s.mac]

I remember the posts Paul, sad news and hope he pulls through to a speedy recovery

[cslsuperfan]

Best wishes to JC, family and friends.

[glendog74]

I hope all works out for a speedy recovery.

[NZ_M3]

Terrible news ... I recall John clearly and his posts.

Sincerest thoughts for him and his family, wishing him a speedy recovery.

[rstoughy]

Thanks guys.

It's with huge regret though that I have to post that John has lost his fight and passed away.

RIP mate :(

[GregorFuk]

Indeed, all very sobering.

[LeinsCSL]

RIP John

[trackm3]

Very Sad way to start the day, RIP John.

[MisterCorn]

Very sad news. RIP John.

MC

[Rick H]

Really sad news. Makes you think too.

Best wishes to those left behind.

[Trawler]

Puts my problems into perspective.

RIP John

[Neil M]

In Memoriam - Very sad news.

[mattCSLnut]

:( RIP John

[digi]

RIP and makes me have second thoughts on a 991 GT3 RS :bigcry:

[pops]

RIP to the guy and condolences to his family.

What caused the accident?

[nw99]

Very sad

[Bayerische]

This is very sad news and very sobering, R.I.P John.

[73CSL]

RIP to the guy and condolences to his family.

What caused the accident?


RIP ... these kind of things make you rethink your own driving at times :(

from the photos and report in their local paper , it 'appears' a pick up truck has pulled out of a junction on a poorly sighted stretch of narrow country road and the GT3 has braked & ended up off the road into some trees .. if that is the case its one of those situations that could happen to any of us who drive quickly out in the countryside :(

[cslgirl]

So very sad. :(

[jupe777]

Really sad news. Makes you think too.

Best wishes to those left behind.

+1

[Mark CSL]

RIP John condolences to his family at this SAD time.

[HFLagos]

RIP John

[sailorbaz]

Very sorry to hear this news, RIP John, condolences to his family and friends.

[Bounce]

Sad sad news,RIP John

[CSLScot]

Very sorry to hear this sad news & puts life in perspective.

[Loaded]

Thoughts and prayers to him and his family. God give them strength and faith to get out of this terrible situation.

[derek]

I had some dealing with John on forum. Great guy really sad news.

[GregorFuk]

RIP ... these kind of things make you rethink your own driving at times :(

from the photos and report in their local paper , it 'appears' a pick up truck has pulled out of a junction on a poorly sighted stretch of narrow country road and the GT3 has braked & ended up off the road into some trees .. if that is the case its one of those situations that could happen to any of us who drive quickly out in the countryside :(

You're assessment is about on the money. Only two people will really know what happened and sadly one of them is not here today. But having visited the crash site it appears that the Hilux pulled onto the road and partially strayed onto the oncoming side of the road. This limited the space for John who was approaching at speed. We know the rest.

I read the news of his passing whilst sitting in the bay window of a B&B looking out at his old CSL; now under my ownership. It all feels very strange as I know what John was doing that night, because when I get the opportunity I do exactly the same. Light Scottish nights, quiet dry roads. What petrol head wouldn't? Makes you think.

There aren't really any positives to be taken form the sorry affair but for what it's worth I know he loved driving the GT3 and he does not leave behind any dependents.

[0836whimper]

This is very sad news. Very sorry to hear this.
Not much you can say but condolences to friends and family.
:(

[Yanto]

:( RIP

[Chris-CSL]

I did not know the Chap but he was a a fellow Petrolhead and sounded like a decent guy my thoughts go to his Family.

RIP

[chrisburns]

I too remember John first posting here. Thats awfully sad news indeed :(

RIP

[cslsuperfan]

You're assessment is about on the money. Only two people will really know what happened and sadly one of them is not here today. But having visited the crash site it appears that the Hilux pulled onto the road and partially strayed onto the oncoming side of the road. This limited the space for John who was approaching at speed. We know the rest.

I read the news of his passing whilst sitting in the bay window of a B&B looking out at his old CSL; now under my ownership. It all feels very strange as I know what John was doing that night, because when I get the opportunity I do exactly the same. Light Scottish nights, quiet dry roads. What petrol head wouldn't? Makes you think.

There aren't really any positives to be taken form the sorry affair but for what it's worth I know he loved driving the GT3 and he does not leave behind any dependents.

As with Gregor I use mid wales for an adrenalin fix.

I just don't feel like going anywhere in the car at present.

Really sad news.

[Bunty]

Very sad news of the loss of a fellow petrolhead doing what we all love to do.

Especially sad for his family in the U.S. to have to make a trip over under such circumstances.

At the risk of sounding patronising.......Lets all take it easy on the roads gents.

R.I.P John