to all readers on this site this person who is in this name was peter traves and i just want to let you all no that peter will be no longer on this site for he past away on wensday nite due to a accicdent at work so to all readers that have spoken to pete we are all very sorry to his loss but if you are close to pete please contact me on hotmail at dittodean@hotmail.com im a close friend of the family and am helping out with things. thank you all for your time. r.i.p. peter traves.
bestfit 14 Dec 2007, 02:36 to all readers on this site this person who is in this name was peter traves and i just want to let you all no that peter will be no longer on this site for he past away on wensday nite due to a accicdent at work so to all readers that have spoken to pete we are all very sorry to his loss but if you are close to pete please contact me on hotmail at dittodean@hotmail.com im a close friend of the family and am helping out with things. thank you all for your time. r.i.p. peter traves.
Very very sad news indeed.
RIP Peter
bestfit 14 Dec 2007, 02:42 The following was posted in the Ford rising stars thread.
to all readers on this site this person who is in this name was peter traves and i just want to let you all no that peter will be no longer on this site for he past away on wensday nite due to a accicdent at work so to all readers that have spoken to pete we are all very sorry to his loss but if you are close to pete please contact me on hotmail at dittodean@hotmail.com im a close friend of the family and am helping out with things. thank you all for your time. r.i.p. peter traves.
This is tragic news.
My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
RIP Peter.
MarkInTheStands 14 Dec 2007, 02:52 Sad News Indeed when anyone Passes.
Wrighty05 14 Dec 2007, 02:57 That is very sad news. Have chatted to Pete on a few forums and have always respected his opinions. Pete loved motorsport. I would like to extend condolensces to his family and friends.
ozrevhead 14 Dec 2007, 03:04 oh my :(
My deepest sympathies to to his family and friends
FalconEL 14 Dec 2007, 03:18 That is very sad news. Have chatted to Pete on a few forums and have always respected his opinions. Pete loved motorsport. I would like to extend condolensces to his family and friends.
Agree 100% Wrighty05.
RIP Pete. :(
Be happy in that big hash house in the sky Pete, we will run together again one day. RIP
Senna05 14 Dec 2007, 03:32 This internet stuff... it's funny.
A name without a face in most instances... someone who you either agree with or disagree with... you can be benevolent, or angered/overjoyed to the limits of emotion by what these people say in a simple motorsport forum...
But hearing that sort of thing really makes these forums just a little bit more real. A family losing a father, brother, husband....etc, so close to christmas. Awfully tragic and horrific.
Althought the family will probably never see this, I pass on my sympathies to them and anyone on here and other forums that were close to him. Seemed like a level headed chap and no doubt will be missed by many.
DAVID PATERSON 14 Dec 2007, 03:36 Bloody hell! :( I enjoyed chatting wth Pete and actually figured i would probably get to meet him one day, we only live about 60km apart.
Thoughts are with his family.
Pro Racer 14 Dec 2007, 03:42 :( :( :( far out, pete was a great contributer to this forum and will be missed in these pages, me and pete had some great discusions main one sticks out in my mind was in the 2008 driver movements threads and how far off i actually was with the thousands of lists i posted, i will get it right one day pete, it's a shame this should happen to end a life prematuarly and so close to christmas.
RIP pete, condolences to all family and friends.
This internet stuff... it's funny.
A name without a face in most instances... someone who you either agree with or disagree with... you can be benevolent, or angered/overjoyed to the limits of emotion by what these people say in a simple motorsport forum...
But hearing that sort of thing really makes these forums just a little bit more real. A family losing a father, brother, husband....etc, so close to christmas. Awfully tragic and horrific.
Althought the family will probably never see this, I pass on my sympathies to them and anyone on here and other forums that were close to him. Seemed like a level headed chap and no doubt will be missed by many.
Amen.
Couldnt put it any better myself so all i will say is condolences to all his friends & family.
Rest In Peace Pete.
You will be missed by your Ten-Tenths family as much as your own.
Go and enjoy the racing up there.
Dont know what else to say.......................
Denosaur 14 Dec 2007, 04:21 R.I.P pete 55
stmorri 14 Dec 2007, 04:22 Sad news. Condolences to family and friends. I will miss Pete's comtribution to this froum. The lesson here is to enjoy each others input and arguments to the fullest, lest it be taken away.
GTRMagic 14 Dec 2007, 04:31 We are all human type people behind our posting names.
At the end of the day, a tragic workplace accident took place with very sad consequences.
Having spoken to Pete a number of times via email, telephone and what have you... his passion was always there.. taking enjoyment from sharing what he knew, from dozens of contacts, about this motorsport caper.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this devastating time.
smokinJ 14 Dec 2007, 04:40 wow all though I didn't know Pete. I loved reading his posts
I am shocked
this forum wont be the same with out him
Im sure he touched all of our lives
Jason
What tragic news...you will be sadly missed on these forums...
...life is so precious...
RIP Pete. Pete to me was some bugger that floated in and out of here, voicing his opinion on and off again and having a good old chin over MSN. He was a kind, nice bloke that would take time off for a chat. You will be sorely missed.
Bloody hell, sad news. RIP Pete! :(
Pro Racer 14 Dec 2007, 05:29 one thing i always admired about pete was if he diagreed with your opinion and it turn into abit of a hard discusion it would never turn into an attack, and he would certainly always answer your questions to the best of his ability.
very sad news indeed.
Pete was a former member of staff here and a regular poster as we all know. he certainly knew his stuff and was one of the best contributors to this little board we all call home.
In his own way he enriched our lives with his wealth of knowledge weather we like to admit it or not.
People come and people go , its the way of the world but memories will always last forever !!
My condolences to Pete's family and friends may he rest in peace
Also a Believer 14 Dec 2007, 05:50 Having spoken to Pete's partner Irene this afternoon I assure you that the family will be keeping an eye on this forum and will be reading your kind words. I spoke to Pete on the phone at least once a fortnight and he was so passionate about the sport we all chat about. RIP mate and I hope you get to sit and chat with your idol in the big house.
Shocking, horrible news.
Pete was one of the few consistently credible posters on the forum; I for one always found his comments well worth reading.
Armco Bender 14 Dec 2007, 06:35 Cheers Pete,no matter what time you seem to post in here,a reply from Pete55 was never long in following,I thought he lived in here.....RIP..:gent:
Exceler8 14 Dec 2007, 06:36 Extremely Sad News condolences to His Family
RIP Mate :(
Oh dear, such sad news, I will miss your input Pete, don't know what else to say... RIP mate.
peckstar 14 Dec 2007, 06:50 its funny that i never met the guy and wer always seemed to be locking horns, rarely agreeing (except we agree on a better point system), but when i read this at work, i shed a tear, stupid internet forums.
guess we wont be catching up in townsville now :(
We are all the poorer when we lose a person who has always been a valued contributor to these forums and an integral part of our on-going knowledge acquisition.
RIP Pete55
Mike
aussie_f3 14 Dec 2007, 07:05 Sad, sad news....loved reading Pete's posts and will be a greatly missed character on these forums
Condolences to the family at this difficult time
Very sad news, my sincerest condolences to his family & friends...
Whoa! That is shocking news... terrible, terrible stuff.
Pete was one of the few in here that always made a worthwhile contribution.
10 Tenths was a much better place for his presence - and needless to say it is a much lesser place for his absence.
My sincerest condolences to all that knew him.
Unbelievable...
Suttory 14 Dec 2007, 07:41 Very sad news. Condolences to his family. RIP Pete55
stmookeyj033 14 Dec 2007, 07:50 I guess there's not much that can be said in this situation. Condolences to his family and friends.
Very sad and shocking news, this forum will be all the poorer for his passing.
My sincerest condolences to his friends and family
I move that his passing be marked in the "On this Day" section of the site.
Rest in Peace, Pete55
mountainstar 14 Dec 2007, 08:18 As an online community I don't see us as any different than any other community or club, even though often we will never see or speak in person. Pete55 has been a valuable contributor to the community and I was very sad to hear about his passing. My thoughts and wishes are with the family and I hope they are coping with their loss.
I hope as time passes we can find someway of honoring him here at ten-tenths.
lookleft 14 Dec 2007, 08:22 All been covered.... condolences to his family.
Pro Racer 14 Dec 2007, 08:39 sorry for posting a few times in this thread but this is shocking and it is such a great loss to our little 10Tenths comunity.
if i could be remembered as half the contributor pete was i would be happy, IMO he was one of the most creadible posters on here and i would always read everyword of his posts and be very interested, i know i come across as abit OTT sometimes but for some reason pete's posts would always seem to bring out the best of replies from me and others.
mtpanorama 14 Dec 2007, 08:39 What a sad time in forum land. Condolences to his family and friends.
I liked pete's posts and he enjoyed having a shot at Pro racer(pwr fan) inane postings as much as I did.
Sincere condolences to his family , and thanks to his friend for giving us the sad information - he will be missed - his posts were always rational and he shared a wealth of information that he was privy to with us - RIP Pete .
Pro Racer 14 Dec 2007, 08:46 What a sad time in forum land. Condolences to his family and friends.
I liked pete's posts and he enjoyed having a shot at Pro racer(pwr fan) inane postings as much as I did.
i think we both enjoyed it and i would of loved to have court up and had a chat in the real world i'm sure it would of been great, but as much as we liked having a good discusion and the slight stab at one another if i asked him a question or had a chat with him in the occasional PM he would always give a great answer.
Extremely sad news.
Very much enjoyed Petes insights and contributions to everything motorsport though this place.
Sympathies to family and friends.
Rest in peace Pete 55.
RIP Pete55.
It's very sad for this forum. My condolences to his family.
Camaroz 14 Dec 2007, 09:07 Bugger!
RIP Pete!
nivag71 14 Dec 2007, 09:27 RIP pete55 ... Very Sad News
panel damage 14 Dec 2007, 09:30 Well Im in Shock - no other way to describe it- I had the extreme pleasure of meeting Peter once about two years ago, in the pursuit of this obsession we all share of been motorsport fans. H was dedicated to motorsport and anything related to it, especially V8Supercars and Touring Cars.
RIP PETER - you and your contributions on many forums will be sadly missed.
May each and every Forum Participant Past and Present stop for a minute to think of Peter and his family and his passion for our sport.
I smile thinking as we mourn here, that he is up in Heaven talking motorsport with another man named Peter Brock.
An abslute tragedy - why is always the nice people in the world these things happen to ?
It's funny how much you can respect someone you have never met, but only communicated with via the internet.
And it's sad when they are taken away much too soon, and even though you never really knew them, you feel a sense of loss at their passing.
We'll all miss him here, and sincere condolences to his family and friends.
panel damage 14 Dec 2007, 09:51 Maybe the administrators could track down an adress for PETE via the friend who posted here and send them a card or Flowers on our behalf.
Email Me - I'll contribute to it.
EvilPumpkin 14 Dec 2007, 10:01 Sincerest condolences from Grant, myself and the rest of the staff to Pete's family and friends. A sad loss :(
Marcos Skaife 14 Dec 2007, 10:27 RIP Pete 55
Very sad news. Pete & myself have had our little disagreements over my time here on ten-tenths, but we always worked them out. My sincere condolences to Pete's family.
R.I.P. Pete 55.
Shaun
TSR
It's funny how much you can respect someone you have never met, but only communicated with via the internet.
And it's sad when they are taken away much too soon, and even though you never really knew them, you feel a sense of loss at their passing.
We'll all miss him here, and sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Very well said.
R.I.P pete55.
dumbrell_fan 14 Dec 2007, 11:06 RIP Pete
krypto71 14 Dec 2007, 11:10 My sincere condolences also to all of Pete's family and friends.
Steve
I am going to miss your insight, compassion and wisdom Pete, you brought something very special to the forums. RIP Pete55. Em
Rombles1 14 Dec 2007, 12:30 Wow.
You could always count on Pete for a sensible response - even if you didn't agree with what he may have said, you could count on the fact that he had put a decent amount of thought into it, and they were always worth reading.
RIP mate :(
I agree with all that has been said, I always enjoyed reading Pete's posts, and my condolences go out to his family and friends
RIP Pete55 :( :(
inpitlane 14 Dec 2007, 13:23 My condolences to all who knew Pete, it's worth remembering that work related accidents take many lives and we should never take anything for granted when we go to work each day. Also never miss the opportunity to tell people you care about how you feel.
Pro Racer 14 Dec 2007, 14:01 well, i'm sure he is up there now telling it the way he sees it to the best and i'm sure agree or disagree those greats of Motorsport will respect his passion and opinion of the great sport.
posting lists in the driver movements thread will not be the same as it used to be as pete's would always be the first post (i come to expect it) "still way off" or something along those lines, and it saddens me now that there will never be a day where i do get to get it right and then see his post straight after the list saying ":woot: finally got it right, only took 70 pages".
Woolley 14 Dec 2007, 14:45 Really don't know what to say. It's surprising how shocking it is to hear such very sad news about someone I never did and probably never would meet. From posting on here, I know one part of his life and that will be sadly missed by us all. I can only offer my condolences to his family and friends and hope that they are able to witness the genuine affection of the contributors to this thread.
RIP, Pete55.
I will certainly miss his contributions across the forums.
My best wishes to his family and friends.
My thoughts tonight are with you. Peace.
Mark Petch 14 Dec 2007, 20:27 Pete55, In my opinion, you were one of the few posters, that used the Forum correctly, you were knowledgeable and strong minded in your view, a true motor racing enthusiest. Rest in peace.
greenracer 14 Dec 2007, 20:28 extremely sad news of Pete's passing, what can one really say at a time like this.
Big_Trev 14 Dec 2007, 21:37 Condolences to his family and friends, a very sad time for them.
PORSCHE917[22] 14 Dec 2007, 21:56 RIP Pete55.
I have only been here a short time, and like most, did not know you, other than reading your comments. You were [like the rest of us] passionate about motorsport, and I always enjoyed reading your posts. Condolences to your family and friends.
The stands up there must be getting crowded, but it surely would be a quality starting grid.
Pete, thanks for the chat ... rest in peace.
To his family and friends - remembering the fun times will help heal the sadness. Celebrate the life more than mourning the death.
V8's rule 14 Dec 2007, 22:27 ']RIP Pete55.
I have only been here a short time, and like most, did not know you, other than reading your comments. You were [like the rest of us] passionate about motorsport, and I always enjoyed reading your posts. Condolences to your family and friends.
The stands up there must be getting crowded, but it surely would be a quality starting grid.
PORSCHE917..........Couldn't have said it better myself.........Pete55 didnt slag people or teams off.........He was a true enthusiest who said what he believed, and every body is entitled to do that with out being attacked........IMO he also had a very good memory spanning many years.
Pete55......you will be sorely missed around these parts.......My condolances also to your family and friends.......RIP.
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Terrible news indeed! What can I say? Even though we didnt know you personally, still hits hard! I always enjoyed reading what Pete had to say! Condolances to his Family and Friends -A9X05 (Terry and Family)
Placebo 15 Dec 2007, 01:26 Very sad news indeed.
As most of us here, I have enjoyed Pete's input and appreciated his sensible responses to questions I've posted. It's interesting how "close" you can feel to someone you've never actually met - and how much you can value their input - even though we didn't always agree.
10-Tenths will be a lesser forum for the loss.
Sincere condolences to family and friends.
RIP Pete55 :gent:
billy bigtime 15 Dec 2007, 01:28 RIP Peter.
I'll miss our "interesting" communications.
One of only a few that new their stuff.
Condolences to family and friends.
Peter Nightingale 15 Dec 2007, 02:01 We are all the poorer when we lose a person who has always been a valued contributor to these forums and an integral part of our on-going knowledge acquisition.
RIP Pete55
Mike Mike, very said, thanks cheers Peter N RIP Pete55...
My only 'interaction' with Pete was when he sent me a PM stating he didn't like my signature of the time... I told him politely to go forth and multiply. Still didn't stop him from treating me respectfully as a forum member. It showed his true character - he continued to respond to many of my posts - the man was a true motor racing enthusiast, irrespective of our own biases. He was also a great source of [accurate] information.
Chatters 15 Dec 2007, 05:16 I'm speechless.
It's amazing how much you don't appreciate things until they are gone. Peter was one of the most genuine enthusiasts on this forum. He would always see other people's point of view. It is very sad to think that I won't see his name popping up in various threads anymore around here.
R.I.P Peter, thank you for even the relatively little time I knew you.
Wow what to say?
To Pete's family and friends who are reading this my sincere condolonces on your loss. I always thought one day we may of met.
RIP Pete :shrug:
I don't know what to say...
Under my previous name I talked heaps to pete via Pm, he was always interested on what people had to say and his love for the sport post and present was amazing.
He was straight down to the point and would tell you if you were wrong, although he was a bit of a forum whore he dedicated his time here, even becoming a moderator for this section.
I for one will miss his straight up posting style, thoughts to the family and friends of Peters.
Oh crap. Goodbye Pete. :(
275 GTB-4 15 Dec 2007, 12:01 How sad...my sincerest condolences to Pete's family and friends. We locked horns a few times but as others have said...always reasonable and a great contributor of obvious passion...bye, Mick.
Very sad news.
Obvoiusly didn't know him personally like many here but enjoyed reading what he had to say.
Condolences to all family and friends.
PhaseIII 15 Dec 2007, 13:15 R.I.P. pete55...
One of the few who really seemed to know what was actually going on!
Very sad news.
Pete you always had something of value to add, you will be missed.
RIP
Don't come to this forum very often, although I love V8 Supercars...
Godspeed Pete
TCR-028 16 Dec 2007, 02:16 Life is too short, make the most of it...
R.I.P. Pete... :(
Also a Believer 16 Dec 2007, 08:42 To All,
I have just spoken to Irene, Peter's partner. She is overwhelmed at the messages of condolence that you have all posted here. She aksed me to pass on her heart felt thank you. I like most of you never met Pete55 but spoke on the phone to him regularly. Pete55 will be laid to rest on Saturday next the 22nd at the Kullangor Cemetery, Ackerman Road, Nambour. 1PM.
I will be driving up Friday if anyone from NSW would like to hitch a ride.
Mr_Cool 16 Dec 2007, 09:57 RIP Pete55.
I saw his name everyone on this forum and never did he have a bad word to say to anyone. The forum is now missing something it will never get back. His opinions were valued by everyone and I for one will miss his intelligence of the motor sport community.
A loss of a loved one in December is so terribly hard for one to reconcile with.
I lost a sister in 1956 and a mother in 1995.
You never forget but from their passing, you go on!
To Irene, you may find it difficult to understand why you have lost your partner and a very respected person but you will find the strength to go on.
Somehow, we all do ...!!
If I may take a licence on behalf of many of us, best wishes to you Irene from all the so-and-so's that frequent this very Australian forum!
Mike
A great thing about Pete was that he only ever attacked the post, and not the poster. For that, he had my respect.
He posted knowledgeably and never hesitated to call a spade a shovel. Like many others, I've had my disagreements with him but never, for a moment, did he lose my respect.
Very sad. Condolences to the family. RIP.
A deep and tragic loss of a person whose opinion and respect for all added to our on-line community.
May we never forget him, in the passage of time.
Condolences to his partner, family and personal friends, from an on-line friend.
R.I.P.
Pro Racer 16 Dec 2007, 13:27 well it is very hard to lose a loved one at what is suposed to be a time of celebrations, 2 1/2 years ago my grandfather who lived in QLD (me in NSW) had a bad stroke and rapidly deteriated, me and my dad flew up to see him a couple weeks before Christmas and got a massive shock to see him as he had detiriated so much, we had only been up there in July visiting (2 weeks before he had the stroke), anyway we came home celebrated Christmas, on NYE my dad got a phone call to get up to QLD ASAP, that NYE went from happy to sad and we flew up the next day, got a further shock to see the detiration in just 2 weeks and he past away on the 2nd, i know that atleast we got to say good bye and pete's family didn't and even that made me realise how quickly life can be taken away, but my point is that although it is sad it now gives me an extra reason to celebrate on NYE (the life and good times with my grandfather) and i always make sure that i have a drink for him, maybe it might help if pete's family can do something similar.
If I may take a licence on behalf of many of us, best wishes to you Irene from all the so-and-so's that frequent this very Australian forum!
Mike
He had the respect from the Kiwi contingent and others further afield also.
Irene you have every reason to be proud of your man. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Peregrine 17 Dec 2007, 06:22 Although the world is poorer for the loss, myself and others are certainly richer for having made his acquaintance.
William Dale Jr 17 Dec 2007, 07:30 Farewell Pete, from someone who always enjoyed reading your posts.
BlueMax 17 Dec 2007, 08:18 R.I.P Pete55,
Peter's post I always enjoyed reading. If I saw that Pete had contibuted to the discussion I would make a point of reading what he had typed, because you knew it wasn't going to be a load of garbage. I will miss your input to the forum, and my heart goes out to your family at this time. It is truely a sad time. You will be missed.
My sincere regards
BlueMax
:( What to say, I really liked pete, spoke to him through PM and on this forum, he was a funny guy, always put his 20c worth in, mostly knew more than most, but always posted with respect to everyone, what a passion.
I would like to pass on Bruce & my condolences to his family, and also from the Saloon Car Family of which numerous frequent this forum and have all either read his posts or chatted with him.
ps a big thank you for allowing us to say thank you and goodbye
A tragic way to lose someone, my condolences to his friends & family.
RIP Pete
stoned pony 18 Dec 2007, 02:08 Farewell Pete, from someone who always enjoyed reading your posts.
I can only second that. We will be poorer for Pete's passing.
Just Do It! 18 Dec 2007, 06:38 Well some of you may have noted my absence. I have two good reasons. Firstly, I have been out of town, and secondly - by far the most important - is that learning of the passing of pete55 threw me into a state of shock.
Like so many others on here, I never got to meet the great man, and I know that my life is less rich due to the fact. I have had him "show me the way" on occasion, and also been privy to some hilarious, and at times, insightful private messages. We had a respect that allowed us to agree to disagree, and as such that makes the loss of Pete just that much harder to accept.
Pete was a sharp, honest, and extremely knowledgable 10-10th's poster. He was often delicate in his approach so as to provide some information, but make it subtley clear that he was holding back until A) there was a formal announcement, B) someone else leaked more detail, or C) a combination of the two. He was just about always accurate with any predictions that he gave, and that showed that he was always talking to a lot of people in the sport.
Pete brought wisdom, humility, and facts to this forum and to a sport that often has some interesting characters attached to it. Quite clearly he was able to be trusted by many, and it was clearly known judging by the information that he shared, that he was always fed the whole story and he only passed on snippets - a trait that is rare as everyone wants to be seen to know the most.
At a time of year that is all about giving, togetherness, and family, I cannot begin to imagine the sense of shock and disbelief at Pete's passing. To Irene, his extended family, and friends - some of whom dwell here, my most heartfelt condolences during this traumatic time for you all.
Pete55 will always be remembered as the fact bearing and opinion sharing sharp shooter of 10-10ths. He was very cunning when it came to steering us back on the right course, and I think he may hold the record for the highest number of accuracies per post - "No need for 30 pages, I'll tell you right now" as he once said in a message to me.
As the curtain comes to a close and we farewell and rejoice in a great man's life, others will be just welcoming him into theirs, and there's a great chance that he will be telling them all he knows about what's going on down here.
I propose a toast to pete55 - a great man who will be missed by more people than he probably ever thought. Now there's the mark of a top bloke!
"During your journey on your final flight home.
White wings will carry you and you will be flown.
To the pearly gates of Heaven, where they will usher you in.
To the feet of your Lord, your Saviour, and your friend.
He will hold you in his arms and the angels will sing.
As another one of His children is delivered by white wings."
Author: Julie Johnson
RIP Pete55.
I've spent more time reading than posting here over the years, but pete was one of the individuals here who made this place worth coming back to.
RIP Pete.
David Towe 18 Dec 2007, 12:56 7 pages of posts in a only a few days, about a man most of us had never met, we are a family of sorts and are all saddened by the passing of a family member in such a tragic way and time. I add my sincere condolences to his family and friends.
R.I.P. pete55
Datto1600 18 Dec 2007, 14:34 Very very sad news
RIP Pete
Branagan 19 Dec 2007, 00:55 Pete was always passionate about his sport and, as several members have mentioned already, respectful of the views of others, even if they were on the opposite side of any particular view he was expressing. It was also obvious that he had some clear insights into the sport, the way it works and the people in it. He was kind enough to post some positive things about us, which is always nice, and he was able to see the best in others without sounding like he was seeking their favour.
As hard as it would be to lose a valued family member and friend at any time, I can only imagine how tough it would be at this time of year, in particular. To all his family and friends, we extend our sincere condolences.
Chris, Phil and the team,
Motorsport News
GTRMagic 19 Dec 2007, 21:20 A short newpaper article on Pete Here (http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2007/dec/20/funeral-date-set-pete55/)
A short newpaper article on Pete Here (http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2007/dec/20/funeral-date-set-pete55/)
Thanks for that link GTRMagic - greatly appreciated as it explains the circumstances of his accident.
Mike
Thanks for that link GTRMagic - greatly appreciated as it explains the circumstances of his accident.
Mike
The other article here (http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,22917305-3102,00.html?from=mostpop)
old wise one 20 Dec 2007, 10:07 Sincere condolences,my thoughts are with the family at this time of the year,Thanks Pete for all the constuctive conversation you offered over the time
Bob
Just Do It! 20 Dec 2007, 11:56 It's almost a sad irony that Pete should lose his life on Steve Irwin Way. Two great men with two great passions.
hgmonaro 21 Dec 2007, 00:44 R.i.p.
888_Fan 21 Dec 2007, 00:48 Unbelievable, I heard at work about an accident at Steve Memorial Way on that very day, then a few days later this thread appeared, would never have thought the two were related.
RIP Pete55.
v8race1 21 Dec 2007, 07:40 TRAGIC news. Pete you shall be missed by so many. Your forum demeaner is, and always will be admired by all. I shall miss your posts....:(
My heartfelt condolences goes out to all your family and friends.
Maybe some one closer to the 'front' can direct us where we can send our personel condolences ie flowers ect....
'Glorified and remembered in our memories mate'
RIP.
panel damage 21 Dec 2007, 23:55 To All,
I have just spoken to Irene, Peter's partner. She is overwhelmed at the messages of condolence that you have all posted here. She aksed me to pass on her heart felt thank you. I like most of you never met Pete55 but spoke on the phone to him regularly. Pete55 will be laid to rest on Saturday next the 22nd at the Kullangor Cemetery, Ackerman Road, Nambour. 1PM.
I will be driving up Friday if anyone from NSW would like to hitch a ride.
I was hoping to get up there today, but Im not going to be able to get away. I'll spend the time watching bathurst videos and playing the "v8supercars heartbeat of a nation" song from a few years ago - in rememberence of Pete at 1pm.
While we mourn pete and think of his family and friends, consider the poor bloke driving the truck and his family at this hard time as well.
GTRMagic 22 Dec 2007, 06:20 It was very quiet around my house around 1pm... for a couple of hours...
Vale Peter Traves.
This thread will be moved to the Tributes Forum, where it can be commented on in perpetuity.
Bigblock 22 Dec 2007, 21:04 My wife and I attended Petes funeral and just to let everyone in here know what a moving time it was. One of the nicest touches was the Guard of Honour all his workmates gave him and his last ride on the work ute.
I was lucky enough to know Pete for 30 years of my life, and got to do some amazing stuff with him, got to see his family grow up around him and he was there always for me and mine.
But he was like that with most people he knew, if he could help someone he would
As was said yesterday by his son Kelvin, he was his own man. He said what he thought had to be said, even though he may stand on a few toes.
He loved life, laughing, his kids , and anything that had a motor and went fast. In no particular order of preference.
I know he will never be able to be replaced in my life, or any one elses........... because then they made Peter they broke the mould. He was truely one of lifes gentlemen.
We used to chat regularly on ICQ for ages, and ever time I fire up the computer and it starts automatically, I still catch myself waiting for him to say G'day
Never forget Pete, because if you do, you will lose something truely special.
RIP Mate
panel damage 16 Dec 2008, 10:14 12 months on - pete we still miss you.
Often this year as I've spoken, read or watched reports of races, and issues in our sport - Ive stopped and thought - What would Pete55 have thought of that.
Sadly missed always in our minds
Hard to believe its been a year since that tragic day.
Certainly made me stop and think for a bit. We still miss you Pete.:(
Didn't give my condolences at the time but always read your stuff with interest.
Having lost someone close to me last Monday I know how the pain feels but his legacy will live on with us here.
Go n-éirí an bothar leat, Pete!
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