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Collection for Al Reid (Speedy) Who sadly passed away recently.

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Old 17-03-2008 | 09:20 AM
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Default Collection for Al Reid (Speedy) Who sadly passed away recently.

Al was a valued and long standing member of this community whom many of us met and liked.
It would be nice if we could arrange a collection for some flowers to be sent from PF to his funeral, but i dont know if we have time, so all those who would like to donate please just vote here so the viability is Known in advance of plans.


Once we have arranged it, i can then see how much will be needed from each member that has voted. Should only be a couple of quid and i can see who voted later on, in fact, anyone can see who voted as ive left the voting lists open for all to see. Please help with this worthy cause.

If your not sure who i mean, please click here:
https://passionford.com/forum/general-car-related-discussion/230133-al-reid-speedy_gonzalez-1978-2008-a.html

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Old 17-03-2008 | 09:22 AM
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Old 17-03-2008 | 09:22 AM
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Definitely the right thing to do....
Old 17-03-2008 | 09:24 AM
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Yes, I would like that.
Old 17-03-2008 | 09:24 AM
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If anyone can get me some details of whom to arrange this with it woudl be much appreciated.
Old 17-03-2008 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
If anyone can get me some details of whom to arrange this with it woudl be much appreciated.
I think Punkie would be your best bet at this time, that his her forum name.

Benni.
Old 17-03-2008 | 09:32 AM
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Old 17-03-2008 | 09:45 AM
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Can someone say what actually happened? Ive never heard of the fella but it seems he was very well respected on this site!!

Ive done a search on what i thought was his user name just to try and find some of his previous posts but i couldnt find any!!

RIP to the guy and condolences to his family and friends.
Old 17-03-2008 | 09:47 AM
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He has been battling cancer for a while now.

RIP
Old 17-03-2008 | 09:48 AM
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Stu... a really nice wreath/flowers cost as little as £60 and when funeral arrangements are known, it might say 'family flowers only' so perhaps the money raised if family flowers only or over and above if not family flowers only, it could go to Cancer Research, as I believe Speedy's dad also has/had cancer.

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Old 17-03-2008 | 09:52 AM
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I can't believe this! Speedy was such a nice person on the board, loved his Escort too!

Far too young to die, R.I.P.

Count me in no problem at all!
Old 17-03-2008 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Redkop
it could go to Cancer Research, as I believe Speedy's dad also has/had cancer.
Cancer research would be good, or maybe sue ryder care ?
Old 17-03-2008 | 10:01 AM
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Hi guys.

Ive just had it confirmed that its family flowers only at the funeral...but they would like anyone that would of sent flowers...to make a donation to sue ryder(thorpe hall hospice) who took care of alan towards the end.

These can be made via cheque or by doing so online.

im happy to send a cheque from my personal account if people would like to paypal donations to myself...or if there is a possibility of using the same account as all the passionford member fees go to...that would be fine too.
Old 17-03-2008 | 10:01 AM
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without a doubt the right thing to do stu.al was a top bloke.im gutted he didnt beat it and i feel for his family.
such a fun loving guy who always had a laugh on here no matter what was on his mind.
Old 17-03-2008 | 10:09 AM
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Old 17-03-2008 | 10:11 AM
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i'd wondered where he'd got to

like most people, we know each other online even though we don't meet out in the "real world" so donating some money to the people who looked after him towards the end is a nice way to remember him by

if anna can get some details up i'm sure loads of people will donate

rip speedy
Old 17-03-2008 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by DanCossie
MarkyD.
He has been battling cancer for a while now.

RIP
Tragic.
Old 17-03-2008 | 10:58 AM
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Old 17-03-2008 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Punkie
Hi guys.

Ive just had it confirmed that its family flowers only at the funeral...but they would like anyone that would of sent flowers...to make a donation to sue ryder(thorpe hall hospice) who took care of alan towards the end.

These can be made via cheque or by doing so online.

im happy to send a cheque from my personal account if people would like to paypal donations to myself...or if there is a possibility of using the same account as all the passionford member fees go to...that would be fine too.
With this in mind, maybe people can donate directly instead. Here is the address: http://www.suerydercare.co.uk/getinvolved/donation.asp
Old 17-03-2008 | 12:02 PM
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Old 17-03-2008 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
With this in mind, maybe people can donate directly instead. Here is the address: http://www.suerydercare.co.uk/getinvolved/donation.asp
nice one stu
Old 17-03-2008 | 12:40 PM
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RIP Speedy...terrible news, much too young. Didn't know him personally but best wishes to his family at this sad time!
Old 17-03-2008 | 01:00 PM
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This is so sad, he was so brave
RIP Speedy, god only takes the best

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Old 17-03-2008 | 01:08 PM
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sorry to ask,

who was he???

whats the username?

SpeedyG ???
Old 17-03-2008 | 01:17 PM
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Speedy Gonzalez

And Jb sends his regards, he cant get on Pf at work
Old 17-03-2008 | 01:44 PM
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He took so much Banter off me, and he always gave back just as good as he got. I could spend hours on end on this forum having a laugh with him. There where times when I would need to be somewhere, and I would be late or not turn up because I was talking to him. He was such an amazing person, I had so much respect for the way he battled his illness.

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Old 17-03-2008 | 01:57 PM
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Awww no such a shame

Just before reading this i had set up my direct debit with cancer research will also make a donation to the hospice.

RIP Alan.
Old 17-03-2008 | 03:21 PM
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I will definatly be contributing..

such a sad loss
Old 17-03-2008 | 05:23 PM
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i'll send a few quid off aswell... top guy
Old 17-03-2008 | 05:38 PM
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100% yes from me

Just let me know who and how i pay

R,I,P Speedy
Old 17-03-2008 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by NORTH YORKS RS SPARES
100% yes from me

Just let me know who and how i pay

R,I,P Speedy

From above...

Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
With this in mind, maybe people can donate directly instead. Here is the address: http://www.suerydercare.co.uk/getinvolved/donation.asp
Old 17-03-2008 | 05:54 PM
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whoever voted no should be ashamed of themselves
Old 17-03-2008 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RWD_cossie_wil
whoever voted no should be ashamed of themselves
Was thinking the same thing......some people never cease to amaze me on this site
Old 17-03-2008 | 07:13 PM
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Will be donating to...

http://www.suerydercare.co.uk/getinvolved/donation.asp



R.I.P. mate
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Last I heard (on here, one of his last posts, November time) he'd had an operation, was starting on soft food, back on the road to recovery and happy he got his pubes back! Was going to meet up at the Essex/Suffolk meet when he moved to Colchester, before that horrible disease got a grip on him and ruined his plans, really got to me to hear that he'd passed away

Sending over some ££'s

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Old 17-03-2008 | 07:23 PM
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Old 17-03-2008 | 07:27 PM
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Punkie what is your real name and how did you know Al?
Old 17-03-2008 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jimboss
Punkie what is your real name and how did you know Al?
Whats that got to do with this post?

We all knew Al through this forum, most internet based friends who shared what he was going through Anna (punkie) is one of these friends.



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