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Welshbikers Announcements => Welshbikers Site Announcements => Topic started by: dhustonedave on March 04, 2010, 10:07:11 PM
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Big J passed away today leaving a loving partner and 2 great kids . We dont have exact details but apparently he collapsed and it was not possible to revive him. We are sorry this announcement has been left so late but this was at the request of his partner as there may be some who knew Jason but have not heard the news yet.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family .
R.I.P Big Fella
This is the thread to pay your respects
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Sorry to hear this bad news. R.I.P.
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R.I.P.
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R.I.P Big Man.
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You will never be forgotten Big Guy
R.I.P
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Such sad sad news
Good bye big guy.
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RIP Big fella
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A massive waste of a massive charachter Never will you be forgotten, Thought go out to Christine and the Kids, God bless you all.
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A good pal - gone but not to be forgotten.
Jase, you'll be missed mate.
R.I.P
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Really shocked at this! The guy was so full of life?
R.I.P. You were a legend
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GUTTED - that's how I feel, a gentle giant who would do anything for anyone at anytime.
you helped me out big time when I needed it
Your banter will be missed & so will your shoot from the hip comments
you would tell people the way it was & if they didnt like it then it was tuff - thats what i liked a spade is a spade
RIP J
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I loved Jase to bits...he was a great great friend.
I just can`t believe this has happened...only saw him on Monday.
He`s going to leave a huge gap in a lot of peoples lives.
As Christine said to me earlier...he didnt half give good cuddles!!!
I`m so gonna miss you Jase. :group_hug
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Gutted, definately one of the most loveable characters in the biking community, thoughts go out to Christine and his kids.
RIP big J
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R.I.P. BIG J
youll be missed big guy ,words cant say enough
our thoughts to Christine,your 2 little ones & family.
R.I.P.
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My heart goes out to Christine, family and friends.
I only rode with him once, and that was enough to leave a long lasting memory in my mind. Such a nice, friendly, funny guy.........
RIP Jason, you will be missed, but never forgotten. Ride free Big Guy!
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I am lost for words
condolences to his family and friends
R.I.P BIG J
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R I P.
Sincerest condolences to family and friends
Tim
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Very sad, you will be missed. Ride In Peace big fella
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Gone but will definately not be forgotten.
You were one in a million jase!
Mine and maz's thoughts and prayers are with christine and the kids at this hard time x
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I'm truly gutted and was devestated when Dhd told me the bad news. Didn't know J for very long but I hit it off with him straight away. Loved riding with him and i'll miss him terribly. Chris, i'm gutted for you babe but my heart is breaking for Molls.
Sarah's been in tears all afternoon too and she's been talking about BigJ and saying how he always put an arm around her and encouraged her while we were out on the bikes.
I'll miss you mate, ride well, Dead Sheep Mountain will never be the same again.
If you don't mind guys, i'd like to plug this video of the Big J. Please leave a personal comment below the vid. Double click the vid. Thanks all.
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Can't believe the sad news when I came in from work and got told condolances to his family and r.I.p fella I seriously can't get it into my head how something like this could just happen: ( was nice knowing you mate you will never be forgotten
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I never knew Big J but I my thoughts go out to those he has left behind.
Rest In Peace.
Andy.
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Rest in Peace
My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
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A sad sad day. I didnt know the bigman that well but i know alot of you guys and girls held him close too your hearts and my thoughts go out to you his friends.
My heart and thoughts go out to his partner and his children for their loss
RIP Big fella
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terrible news,,, i only met the big man once, but he seemed like one of the good guys,,,
my sincere sympathy`s go to the family
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Such very sad news-loved reading his posts-thoughts go out to his friends and family
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Rest In Peace
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As all of us are feeling the same .
I'M Gutted today to have had this news and to ring and let some of you know was very sad .
I cannot imagine how Christine is feeling and Jason's family he was the youngest of the brothers ............ and my thoughts are with his children Molly and little Evan without there dad very upsetting indeed .
So glad that we got the chance to catch up on Monday Jason rest easy mate .
See you on the other side.
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Karens birthday Bike
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King of the mountain.
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Pembrey 09
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Ogmore summer 09
R.I.P. fella.
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Mate I don't know what to put here. I'm sorry I didn't stay out and play on Wednesday.
Thing is after you wore me out with all that knee down practice on Tuesday I was sore and shattered and went home knowing we would be out on the weekend. I should have stayed out like you wanted, but you didn't mind. Even though you travelled down especially.
In case you look back at this forum, and work it out for yourself, it was me that got your wb account when I was at yours eating pizza. I'm sorry, I found it very funny and wished all day yesterday for you to tell me your going to rip my arms off or something highly amusing like that! I'm sorry, I'm sure you will get me back!
I'm going to miss you mate. Iv only known you a year but you've been more of a friend to me than anyone in the biking community. Without you id still be cornering like a girl and scared to enjoy biking. That photo above, king of the mountain. I remember taking it. Was the first day I met you and I remember ed saying, "here comes bigj" and we looked down the valley and saw you tear arsing your way to us. When you got off your bike I remember thinking fuck me your huge! I think my first words to you were, "I see why your called bigj!" You were concerned that day about me breaking in new tyres in the rain, and you didnt even know me, but showed genuine concern for my well being. At the end of the day you replied to my text thanking you for your help and you text me and said iv made a friend for life, something you again said to me yesterday at the cafe.
One of the most caring and enjoyable people iv ever met, a real pleasure to call you my friend and an inspiration to many.
I will really miss you mate, I promise ill get my knee down like you showed me. I won't let you down mate, same road, same corner ill be there and youl see.
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"I see why your called bigj!"
Likewise......... My exact same words to him when I met him for the first time a few weeks ago. And like you Rob, saw a genuine guy, who enjoyed what he was doing, with people he could enjoy with..
I was following him through Sennybridge, to Llandovery. Salt encrusted roads, not dry so to speak, and he was power sliding the Vstrom in front of me, chucking up plumes of shit....... It was totally scary to watch, but impressive at the same time.
Like Steve Cardiff said in one of his posts , about watching BigJ go. 'It makes you grow balls'........
Well, I'll never forget it, im sure of that. Its a stand out memory in my biking life...... I was so looking forward to riding with him through the summer months.
Nice bloke, yes, genuine, yes........ F*ckin header!!! Too Right!
My thoughts are with all you guys that have lost a true friend and companion.
Such a shame.
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Great post Rob :group_hug
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Same here! First saw Big J in August 2008. Group rideout to Symonds Yat... To watch him ride over Llangynidyr into Crickhowell on his KTM was awsome! :thumbsup The guy waited for everyone then would shoot off back to the front.... For a guy his size it was unbelievable what he could do on a bike! We will still be talking about him for many years to come!
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other star in the sky tonight such sad news
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Heard about this earlier very very sad, jase was a top bloke and im gutted, RIP big fella....
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Its times like this that i am lost for words,earlier i was told of this sad news and i am deeply shocked by it.
I knew Big J for only a short while,and rode with him just the once,but in that time i felt i had known him all my life and he became a genuine friend.
I send my heart felt sympathy to Christine and children,
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him,and the biking world has lost a true enthusiast.
R.I.P.
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Sorry to hear the bad news never met him but going by the messages left he must hve been a good guy.Best wishes to all his family and friends.
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only rode with you once big fella, but you made such an impression on everyone you met, big character and big heart, you'll never be forgotten geezer.
thoughts go out to the familly
ride free brother
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R.I.P Big J
marco and i always made sure we'd have plenty of biscuits in the cupbord whenever you came down to the house
you'll always b the BFG (big friendly giant)
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R I P big guy :group_hug
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Sad news,sounds like a wonderful man.
R.I.P
Terry
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Same here! First saw Big J in August 2008. Group rideout to Symonds Yat... To watch him ride over Llangynidyr into Crickhowell on his KTM was awsome! :thumbsup The guy waited for everyone then would shoot off back to the front.... For a guy his size it was unbelievable what he could do on a bike! We will still be talking about him for many years to come!
Same here Jeff, that was an awesome day out! I remember leaving you guys on the A470 and meeting back up in Abergavenny car park, and I overheard J say "well thats not bad, we didnt lose anyone, except for the guy on the snot coloured bike!" He didnt realise I was behind him and when he turned and I said "er....I am here" he just replied by saying "well it is, it looks like you've sneezed on it!" :rofl Tickled me that! Fortunately though I got the oportunity to meet up with him a few more times after that and we usually bumped into each other up Terry's and had a good natter! :thumb_up
You will be missed Jase mate.
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Its no secret to anyone here that me and Jason had our ups and downs, we were at one point very close friends not just with him but his family christine and the kids. He even changed the weekend which he had his kids so we would have them at the same time and be able to spend more time with eachother.
This has taught me a very harsh lesson, Life is too fucking short no matter what happens what is said there is always room to forgive someone and give a hug to those who mean the most.
Let this be a lesson to all of our members I never got to say goodbye to Jason and for that I am truly gutted, I only wish that where he is now he is as happy and friendly as he was when he was with us and has as many friends as he has here.
Christine you have suffered the biggest loss I could imagine I hope some day you find happiness in your heart, that is what he would have wanted as we all know how much he adores you.
Ill leave with a few pics of the time that I spent with Jason and his family in my life Im sure youll all agrfee they were good times.
RIP Jason some day Ill get to shake your hand and appologise for what went down.
MM
A night in at MM's house opn the Stella
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Jasons response after I tried to get his stella off him lol
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The night me and pope spent with him in lantrissant making a joke of it as usual
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Jason always did love driving my car
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This is what Jason thought of the spray job I did on my helmet, he never did mince words did he?
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RIP Mate.
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I just cant get my head around this!
All I can say what a guy! he lived and breathed bikes and life to the full
Jason will be remembered by us all for as long as we live, he was one of those guys who leaves you with hell of an impression, a true motorcyclist and gentleman to boot, always friendly and helpful to everyone he met
The more I type the more and more gutted I am feeling
Ride free big guy, hope we meet up again some day for another ride out
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Same here! First saw Big J in August 2008. Group rideout to Symonds Yat... To watch him ride over Llangynidyr into Crickhowell on his KTM was awsome! :thumbsup The guy waited for everyone then would shoot off back to the front.... For a guy his size it was unbelievable what he could do on a bike! We will still be talking about him for many years to come!
Same here Jeff, that was an awesome day out! I remember leaving you guys on the A470 and meeting back up in Abergavenny car park, and I overheard J say "well thats not bad, we didnt lose anyone, except for the guy on the snot coloured bike!" He didnt realise I was behind him and when he turned and I said "er....I am here" he just replied by saying "well it is, it looks like you've sneezed on it!" :rofl Tickled me that! Fortunately though I got the oportunity to meet up with him a few more times after that and we usually bumped into each other up Terry's and had a good natter! :thumb_up
You will be missed Jase mate.
I think i remember this & if im right he also took the piss out of someone for dropping their bike :leaving
Ive got some pics of that ride out ill post them up
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did not know jase but terrible news it was because of ppl like him and the rest of you i got back in to bikes after 20 years R I P
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I've been trying to think about what to write all day when stuck in work but haven't come up with anything so here goes:
i'll be the first to admit we didn't always get on, but there were plenty of good times shared. I'm sure if things had been different we'd have had a beer this summer.
It puts into context (like MM said) how silly things are in the grand scheme of things.
Jason welcomed me into his home and gave me work when I needed it like helping him move house etc.
then there are the countless mad rides which I can't help but grin about when remembering them.
the piss taking which was always good natured
With Jas what you saw was what you got, like it or lump it.
from what I saw he lived for his kids.
I'm not good at doing sentimental but i'm doing my best to remember the laughs we had.
Watching him ragging that street triple was priceless.
And there's one thing you can't deny, he was bloody fast on a bike!
always a pain in the arse to keep up with and I could never shake the bugger off no matter how hard I tried!
One of my favourite quotes is
"we're here for a good time, not a long time"
I think Jas would have agreed with that.
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My heart goes out to Christine, family and friends.
I am lost for words.
RIP Big J
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R.I.P
very sad news
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too many good times to remember, always had a luagh when out on the pink bike with jase :thumbsup
RIP big man :group_hug
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Unfortunately I did not get to know BigJ, but reading through all the post's he was obviously a very popular "big man."
My condolences go out to his family and friends.
R.I.P BigJ
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I called up Terry's this afternoon. Terry was sat on the chairs in the sun talking with a small group of people. It turned out this group were friends/family of Big J, including Christine. Not knowing either the man himself or any of his friends on here I felt a little awkward but as I was talking to Terry I had to explain. I passed on my condolences and let her know there are many on here (some like myself who didn't know him) passing on their condolences.
Andy.
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Throbbs ain't known for his sentimental side, but i got say peeps, after hearing the news yesterday, i just had to have so time to reflect and try and put summat sensible here.
Like many of you when first seeing jas, my thoughts were "fook me, he's a big un" and having got to know the big un over the last couple of years the Big Un also applied to the size of his heart and his passion for motorcycling and his fellow bikers.
As Jas once said to me, Tank, Him and me would have made an awesome front row for the Welsh team but alas, we never did get that phone call mucker !.
One of my favorite memories of the guy was the first day he bought that Triumph last year and we met up at Terry's for a burger, nicley filled he sat on the beast and i swear the back end went down at least 8 inches onto the springs and Jas commented, "Gonna have to get that sorted", then screamed off around that first bend leathers in the gravel, what a sight.
Jas, if yer out there dude, Throbbs gotta say you gave me some serious jaw aches and belly wobbles with your wit and humour, you will never ever be forgotten mucker.
Chris, my thought's are with you love, we never met, but rest assured you meant the world to our "Big Un".
R.I.P Jason, nah, give em hell mucker !!!!!
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I called up Terry's this afternoon. Terry was sat on the chairs in the sun talking with a small group of people. It turned out this group were friends/family of Big J, including Christine. Not knowing either the man himself or any of his friends on here I felt a little awkward but as I was talking to Terry I had to explain. I passed on my condolences and let her know there are many on here (some like myself who didn't know him) passing on their condolences.
Andy.
Andy,,,It was Rusty and me sat with Christine and her parents. You should have come and said hello!! :thumbsup
Anyway, yes, Rusty and myself went to see Christine today. There were tears and hugs and some laughs too.
We persuaded her to have a drive up to see Terry for a bacon and egg sandwich. It was lovely...we all sat in the sunshine for an hour and laughed, cried, hugged and reminisced.
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Sorry I didn't say hello. I had a word withTerry when he got up (I'd heard him telling another biker about the news). He pointed out Christine. I passed on my condolences via Terry and was on my way. I didn't think it was the time to strike up a conversation.
Andy.
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Big J wasn't just big in stature, he had a big heart too! He's done so much to help Rob and I since Rob's accident, from changing the breaks on our car to just coming down for a chat to make sure Rob was OK. He would do anything for anyone and he is going to be greatly missed by everyone who knew him! I'm truly gutted!
To Christine, Molly and Efan, I know that there is nothing that anyone can say or do to ease your pain right now but I hope that all these posts with memories of Jason and best wishes to you will help you, even if its just a little bit!
R.I.P. Big J.
X x X x X
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To Christine, Molly and Efan. I am sorry for your loss but I am happy to have met you all and had the pleasure of riding with the pair of you. I am glad for that day you missed your ferry or we would have never had met. I feel sad that I won't get the chance to ride with him again over the mountain course so he can whoop my butt with his exceptional skill on a bike. As other people have said before he was a gentle giant, with a heart of gold who would do anything for anyone without a second thought.
RIP Jason you will be missed...
Peter.
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very sad news saw bigj lots at terrys and west end,but did not know him R.I.P mate seems every body liked him loads
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It's hard to know what to say, but I am absolutely speechless still. I really can't believe it.
My thoughts are with you Christine and the family.
You'll be so missed Bigj, you really, really will.
xx
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Ive had a text from Felix his computer is still broken so Ill post it for him
From Felix...
I first met Jason at the TOBY in Cardiff, when TANK took me down there..I was immediately struck by his size, but more than that his bluntness, I can't think of a more eloquent way to put it, with Jase, Black was Black white was white, and if you didn't like it...tough! He was a man who spoke his mind and put it straight on the table, even if he knew it might upset people,BUT , you knew exactly where you were with him..and for that I have the utmost respect for the man.
He was the Archetypal Gentle Giant, he ALWAYS took the piss out of me for what I ride, as he put it "The fastest bike with the slowest rider" but I know he would bend over backwards for his friends, nothing was ever too much for him, Jason was a king amongst kings, a true gentleman..and a , I can't be polite about this .."A fucking awesome rider"..
I'll miss you J....give 'em hell wherever you are my friend...and bollock them about their Chicken strips...
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I called up Terry's this afternoon. Terry was sat on the chairs in the sun talking with a small group of people. It turned out this group were friends/family of Big J, including Christine. Not knowing either the man himself or any of his friends on here I felt a little awkward but as I was talking to Terry I had to explain. I passed on my condolences and let her know there are many on here (some like myself who didn't know him) passing on their condolences.
Andy.
Andy,,,It was Rusty and me sat with Christine and her parents. You should have come and said hello!! :thumbsup
Anyway, yes, Rusty and myself went to see Christine today. There were tears and hugs and some laughs too.
We persuaded her to have a drive up to see Terry for a bacon and egg sandwich. It was lovely...we all sat in the sunshine for an hour and laughed, cried, hugged and reminisced.
As Rosie said it's been a tough day for all of us , so god knows how our poor Christine must be feeling and his children Mol's and Efan and his family , just good that she has a loving close family there for her at this time ...
Some lovely tributes and words from the heart even from some of us who disagreed just goes to show how much of a impact he had on all of us.
I passed on many messages text's and pm's , of your condolences and thoughts as i can remeber from all of you i have spoke with in the last day or two of which she was pleased to hear .
Christine will be in touch soon as any arrangements have been made there will be a small delay as there is to be a inquest first .
So myself or one of the mods will post the details soon as we have any news on that so we can pay our respects and say farewell .
She said We are welcome to attend on our bikes but it will be a family funeral as well not just bikes .
Ride safe all.
Cheers .
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my heart and my thoughts go to all of bigJ's family and friends
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As a newbie I feel very sad never to have met my Namesake.
How I wish I had.
I have read each message, its clear the powerful influence this man has had on his friends and family.
What a real shame, it often seems to be the very best that leave first.
This sad news has hit home to me, having the same name, age & build as this much loved man.
How much the rest of us should enjoy every minute we have here.
Big J,
You have made this biker look up to you without even knowing you.
I hope that says it all...
Jason.
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Ride In Peace Mate!
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R.I.P. BIG J
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I haven't met Big J, but from the words of a few of you who did it's clear that he was a man who meant a great deal to people who knew him and a man whom everybody will remember.
my deepest sympathy go out to his family and friends.
RIP
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Speechless - That's how I was when I heard especially after loosing another close friend only a few months ago
It seems all the good people are being taken away this year for reasons I can't get my head around
Big J you were a good friend & always was on hand to give me advice (even if you did rip into me on many occasions :rofl )
Christine, Mollie and Efan, mine and Bex thoughts are with you all.
I'll never forget the day you came and watched my back from those drugged up chavs
You made time for everyone and as I said to you not so long ago don't fall out with friends over petty things, life's too short and this just shows that
RIP fella, we'll miss you big time!!
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i dont know what to say. rip big fella
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Not knowing Jason myself, I’m unable to pass comment on a personal level, but having read all the previous posts, it’s obvious, He made a lasting impression on those around Him.
I would like to offer my condolences to Christine, Molly and Ifan especially, to the rest of His family, and also to His friends.
I hope the respect shown here for His memories, goes in some small part to easing you’re loss.
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met him only once at bikesafe last year..really nice , but big. fella.really good laugh.took me under his wing on the course & showed me how to ride fast..tooooo fast for me tho.was hoping to see him about again but alas no.really surprised at him passing away..made a big impression on me, although i only knew him for the weekend...
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Apologies for the late post .......
I didn't know Big J but I did see him once at Abregavenny with his partner earlier this year. I only just realised who he was through another post with his photos on. He was a huge guy and that's why I noticed him as I'm 6ft4 and he just made me look average height.
RIP big fell and I hope you can see how much you meant to people from the clouds above. My thoughts are with his family and friends.