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Title: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Bird on November 04, 2015, 08:31:08 AM
Thursday night while packing I put the sand flag setup on the car for a test run... All mounted up nicely... Drove thru carport, now horizontal in bits... :(

Quick phone call to Graham and his shed of tools from hell, welders, scrap stuff, and every tool you can imagine...
15 mins later, and all fixed and got me out of Shit for th weekend;

so Thanks Graham again!
Title: Re: Thumbs up Graham
Post by: xcvator on November 04, 2015, 02:04:40 PM
Thursday night while packing I put the sand flag setup on the car for a test run... All mounted up nicely... Drove thru carport, now horizontal in bits... :(

Quick phone call to Graham and his shed of tools from hell, welders, scrap stuff, and every tool you can imagine...
15 mins later, and all fixed and got me out of Shit for th weekend;

so Thanks Graham again!

Der......  ;D ;D test run didn't get far then.................... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Thumbs up Graham
Post by: Black Diamond on November 04, 2015, 02:28:33 PM
Legend bloke he is, has helped me with the 80 big time and does some fine work :cup:
Good fuel economy too....beer goes a long way ;D
Title: Re: Thumbs up Graham
Post by: Bird on January 04, 2016, 08:28:08 AM
 :'(  :'(  :'(

Title: Re: Thumbs up Graham
Post by: Foo on January 04, 2016, 09:09:13 AM
Homer Simpson effort right there!  :angel:  ;D

Foo
Title: Re: Thumbs up Graham
Post by: LuckyDog on January 04, 2016, 09:10:55 AM
"DOH"

i retract the "DOH" and offer my condolences for Graham to whom i didnt know but others do and hold him in high esteem.

RIP Graham

Title: Re: Thumbs up Graham
Post by: Black Diamond on January 04, 2016, 09:46:32 AM
:'(  :'(  :'(
Say it isn't so  :'(
Title: Re: Thumbs up Graham
Post by: Bird on January 04, 2016, 10:19:45 AM
Quote from: Black Diamond
Say it isn't so  :'(

Apparently it was a quad bike accident Saturday night.
Top bloke... :( way too young.
Title: Re: Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: GGV8Cruza on January 04, 2016, 11:00:22 AM
With great sadness i heard today about the loss of a great bloke. A swagger who would help anyone at the drop of a hat. A fantastic bloke to have around the campfire.  Someone that has left way too early and left a young family without a father who thought the world of his kids.

I have been in the shed today welding away just like he would have for many others. My thoughts are with Graham's family and once i know more about the funeral arrangements i will pass them on.

GG
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Black Diamond on January 04, 2016, 11:14:30 AM
I'm just absolutely Gutted and devastated since I've heard the news. We have all lost an absolute golden champion of the highest order who a lot of us knew well and spent a lot of time with.

Out hearts go out to his beautiful family. I can't fathom how they are feeling at the moment.

Just gutted

Rip Graham, what a great person you were, a character who was always a shining light. 
You will NEVER be forgotten mate.

BD
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Foo on January 04, 2016, 11:16:33 AM
Ah crap, that makes me feel bad after posting what I did earlier.  :'(

All the best to his family and friends. RIP

Foo
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: MDS69 on January 04, 2016, 11:17:22 AM
So sad to hear especially at this time of the year.
What was his forum name. There would be a lot of others who wouldn't know him as Graham.
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Bird on January 04, 2016, 11:24:30 AM
Here is his profile http://www.myswag.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2268 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2268)

... and a photo of his 2 young daughters who he was really devoted too...
Always had time for them, would stop what he was doing in the shed, and kiss them goodnight etc..

Really really a top bloke.
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Bird on January 04, 2016, 11:26:00 AM
Quote from: Foo
Ah crap, that makes me feel bad after posting what I did earlier.  :'(
All the best to his family and friends. RIP
Foo

ahhh don't worry bout it dude, you weren't to know.

Hes also on a few other forums, patrol4x4 etc.
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: D4D on January 04, 2016, 11:27:32 AM
RIP
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Foo on January 04, 2016, 11:35:42 AM
ahhh don't worry bout it dude, you weren't to know.

Hes also on a few other forums, patrol4x4 etc.

Can you tell me his user name?

Foo
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Nay-DMAX on January 04, 2016, 11:39:43 AM
RIP very sad news.
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: macca on January 04, 2016, 11:42:42 AM
Bloody hell, I only met him the one time, but I know of all the work he did for other swaggers and many others on different forums.
RIP Graham
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: macca on January 04, 2016, 11:45:12 AM
Can you tell me his user name?

Foo
I think he was known on most forums simply as Graham
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Bird on January 04, 2016, 11:46:31 AM
Can you tell me his user name?

Foo
yea I was looking for it on there, but cant find it... his #plate was nrnr62 from memory.. White 2004 GU wagon with heaps of stickers on it.
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Foo on January 04, 2016, 12:03:55 PM
Thanks ,I got a PM saying his user name was the same and I have put up a RIP Thread for him.

Foo
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: speewa158 on January 04, 2016, 12:32:35 PM
RIP Graham  l too am Gutted to hear this sad news  . We have lost a real gentleman
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Foo on January 04, 2016, 12:42:33 PM
Word from one of the Mods over there is it was Graham62.

Foo
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: heyhey_guess_who on January 04, 2016, 12:47:54 PM
Word from one of the Mods over there is it was Graham62.

Foo
Yeah I'm very confident that is his username there.
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Swannie on January 04, 2016, 12:52:22 PM
Very sad news, When you hear stuff like this it just put your life into perspective & makes you reflect

Swannie
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: gronk on January 04, 2016, 12:58:29 PM
Only met him twice, on another forum, but agree with all the above comments.  A genuine aussie bloke with a heart of gold.....RIP  :cheers:
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: cruza driver on January 04, 2016, 01:17:17 PM


A true gentleman, such sad news.

RIP Graham.
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Avoca.Jack on January 04, 2016, 01:25:42 PM

One of the best blokes you could ever meet. RIP Big Fella
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Black Diamond on January 04, 2016, 01:31:36 PM
One of the best blokes you could ever meet. RIP Big Fella
Too right mate and thanks for the Chat this morning, I know how close you two were.

(http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq272/jsouvas/IMG_1932_zps6889608f.jpg) (http://s455.photobucket.com/user/jsouvas/media/IMG_1932_zps6889608f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Bird on January 04, 2016, 01:35:41 PM
Quote from: Avoca.Jack
One of the best blokes you could ever meet.
That 100% sums up Graham.
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: staghornflat on January 04, 2016, 02:56:47 PM
One of the best blokes you could ever meet. RIP Big Fella
Absolutely agree Jack, One of life's gems rip Graham, we are all better for knowing you. :cheers:
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Nick74 on January 04, 2016, 05:09:00 PM
RIP Graham. I only met and camped with you a few times but a nicer bloke I am yet to meet.  :cup:
Condolences to his family
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Brett B on January 04, 2016, 06:01:36 PM
Very sad news  :'(
May your camp fire stay alight forever  :cheers:
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Tracey family on January 04, 2016, 06:51:12 PM
As others have already said, Graham was one of the best. He always had a smile on his face and would bend over backwards to help people. My heart breaks for his wife and gorgeous girls. He will be greatly missed. He surprised us at camp one day with a stainless steel hot water system he'd made for us. Of course when we offered to throw some cash his way he refused. He had a big, big, heart. I'll think of him whenever we use that thing now. RIP mate.
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: ralphedward on January 04, 2016, 07:16:14 PM
Vale big man,  a big man in all ways.  If my world is less for you not being in it I simply cannot fathom how big the hole is that your wife and gorgeous girls now feel. 

To know you was to love you ya great big bugger!!

I will always have my first beer at every campsite for you!

Mark & family
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: heath74 on January 04, 2016, 07:19:44 PM
Very sad news, great bloke taken far too soon. Thoughts are with his family.
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: speewa158 on January 04, 2016, 07:32:29 PM
Hoist a  :cheers: in His name to remember him & his impact on our lives      :cup:         :cheers:
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: hutchie62 on January 05, 2016, 11:30:46 AM
RIP Big fella

Hutchie

Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Bird on January 05, 2016, 12:09:31 PM

http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=46441.0 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=46441.0)


No starters ???
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Champin on January 05, 2016, 03:25:32 PM
RIP Graham and condolences to his family. Another gentleman is lost.
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Bird on January 05, 2016, 04:05:50 PM
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t384/outback-jack/dce8e1b8.jpg)
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: barneys on January 05, 2016, 10:06:18 PM
Hi guys Graham sister is look for pics of him to use at the memorial .please have a look on his Facebook page to see where to send them thank you 
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: GGV8Cruza on January 10, 2016, 12:24:36 PM
Just got word that the Funeral is on Thursday. Will post up details soon

GG

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Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: MarkGU on January 10, 2016, 01:37:22 PM
Never met the big fella but did chat thru messages.he sent me an intercooler seal for my GU a while back but refused any payment for it.

RIP ol' mate,thank you for you info and i never got to share a cold on with you but i am sinking one down now in your memory.

To all here, dedicate your next cold beverage to this guy.

Good bye mate.

Cheers. :cheers:
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: GGV8Cruza on January 11, 2016, 08:25:05 AM
Service will be at 2.30pm on Thursday 14th, held at The Reflection Chapel, Springvale Crematorium. A wake/celebration of his life will be held at Doveton Soccer club, Waratah Reserve on Doveton Avenue.

GG
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: speewa158 on January 14, 2016, 06:34:01 PM
Myself  & about 14 Swaggers were part of  the 120 or so that filled the chapel .Very moving service to remember him by . His family were well represented & spoke well of his life . Wake at the soccer club then home . Glasses were raised to Graham  RIP 
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Bird on January 14, 2016, 06:37:04 PM
Quote from: speewa158
Myself  & about 14 Swaggers were part of  the 120 or sop that filled the chapel .Very moving service to remember him by . His family were well represented & spoke well of his life . Wake at the soccer club then home . Glasses were raised to Graham  RIP


Yep, I raised one on Friday at Blacky Pub at lunch to the great man

:cup: to those that turned up  :cup:

(http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site36/2014/0715/20140715__alex-teves~p1.jpg)
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: hutchie62 on January 14, 2016, 06:40:19 PM
Myself  & about 14 Swaggers were part of  the 120 or sop that filled the chapel .Very moving service to remember him by . His family were well represented & spoke well of his life . Wake at the soccer club then home . Glasses were raised to Graham  RIP


It was a fitting service for a top bloke.

RIP    Big fella
Title: Re: Vale Graham. :( Thumbs up Graham .. RIP
Post by: Black Diamond on January 14, 2016, 07:50:38 PM

It was a fitting service for a top bloke.

RIP    Big fella
Yep I thought it was well done, exactly what Graham would have wanted I reckon.
Rest in Peace my friend :cheers: