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Graham Weekes has passed away. R.I.P.
« on: July 06, 2016, 05:21:02 PM »
Sad news that Graham Weekes has passed away, many know him as Disc Valve on here, R.I. P. Graham.

http://www.vjmc-tb.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3406.0

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Re: Graham Weekes has passed away. R.I.P.
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2016, 05:31:58 PM »
That's very sad indeed!

His "Serial Number ID" saved my hide when I went to get titles for my 2 GTO's.

He will be missed.....  :(
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Re: Graham Weekes has passed away. R.I.P.
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2016, 05:57:52 PM »
BS Friends:

With sadness in my heart, that I read about Graham.

I am honored to have known him for decades, way before the internet became part of all of our lives.
Graham and I used to talk Stones by the old fashion mail: Yes letters through the post!  On the telephone too!

He had a true love of Bridgestones and of motorcycling in general.

I will really miss him, as we all will.
Lets all remember life is short, let put pity differences aside and enjoy life to the fullest. As
we do not know what tomorrow will  bring.

Graham Weekes thanks for all the wonderful memories.

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Re: Graham Weekes has passed away. R.I.P.
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2016, 06:21:36 PM »
I was always impressed with his knowledge and good humor. I am honored to have known him, if briefly.
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« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2016, 06:35:37 PM »
I sure will miss his knowledge of Bridgestones, saddened to hear of his passing away. R.I.P. Graham.   bsforever

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Re: Graham Weekes has passed away. R.I.P.
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2016, 07:03:29 AM »
This is truly sad news. I for one will always be grateful for Graham's efforts and valuable contributions to Bridgestone and VJMC enthusiasts and Members.
RIP
Graham
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Re: Graham Weekes has passed away. R.I.P.
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2016, 08:15:00 AM »
I always looked forward to his responses to my technical questions.  His knowledge of Bridgestones was incredible.  Very sorry to hear of his passing.  I will miss his insight.

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Re: Graham Weekes has passed away. R.I.P.
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2016, 10:18:01 AM »
If there be any truer measure of a man than by what he does, it must be by what he gives - Robert South.

To his family and friends, I am very sorry to hear of his passing.

Dan
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Re: Graham Weekes has passed away. R.I.P.
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2016, 02:55:40 PM »
Although I never dealt with him one on one, I did always enjoy reading his informative posts.
Godspeed Graham.

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Re: Graham Weekes has passed away. R.I.P.
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2016, 05:02:05 PM »
  Very, very sad news to hear that our 'Disk Valve' has passed away.

   I  met him several times at the Stafford Classic bike shows here in the UK, the most recent, being last April when we spent a while chatting about our BS experiences.  He mention his involvement with the vintage aircraft collection at Old Warden, a love many of us also share.    He will be greatly missed by a lot of people.
 
    A true gentleman, RIP, Graham

    Brian.
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I'm so glad I grew up in the 60s & 70s. I did so much stupid stuff and there's no record of it.............Anywhere !!

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Re: Graham Weekes has passed away. R.I.P.
« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2016, 12:55:25 AM »
This was very sad news to read.
He seemed very giving of his time in helping to pass along the information he had amassed, and never stopped trying to learn more.
Obviously it will be more than just the Bridgestone community which misses him.
May all his rides be downhill with a wind at his back!
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Re: Graham Weekes has passed away. R.I.P.
« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2016, 12:05:51 AM »
Very sad news. He helped me out on a few occasions especially with the oil pumps. A very kind man R.I.P

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« Reply #12 on: July 12, 2016, 11:03:41 PM »
Sorry to read of Graham Weekes death. His posts were very informative and helped to explain the Bridgestone world wide story. His input will be missed. May his family and close friends find peace in the days ahead.

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Re: Graham Weekes has passed away. R.I.P.
« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2016, 10:58:14 AM »
Had not been on the site for a while, and unfortunately had not heard the news of Graham's passing. I was barely acquainted, but he was such a warm & personable human being, with a great sense of humor. He'll be missed.
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