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Post by insane1 on Mar 28, 2015 18:30:47 GMT 12
just got off the phone with grahames wife and was told that hes in nth shore hosp and the prognosis is not very good at all .caroline told me it looks like a week to 10 days at the most before he unfortunaltey passess away. thoughts and prayers go out to the andrews family .
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2015 19:00:39 GMT 12
Likewise insane1, hope everything goes as well as it can. There are some rotten hands dealt in the game of life.
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Post by Roger Ex 35A on Mar 28, 2015 19:36:38 GMT 12
What rotten news, Grahame is a real neat guy willing to help any body, thoughts & prayers to Caroline & family.
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Post by midway on Mar 28, 2015 20:34:47 GMT 12
A true gentleman with a heart of gold ,always remembered for generosity and great spirit to speedway .
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Post by oz on Mar 29, 2015 0:14:10 GMT 12
been into North Shore hospital today to see Graeme and the Andrew family are trying to get Graeme home by Monday so Mr G can spend what time is left in his place of peace. It's not good but it was nice that Graeme came to to greet Barb and myself what a true gentleman he is and a true fighter a friendship that will never be forgotten ever by us all.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2015 9:43:40 GMT 12
Terrible news to read this morning. Graeme is a true gentleman of our sport. Never nice hearing this sort of thing. Best wishes to Graeme and his family.
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Post by jimmyj on Mar 29, 2015 9:49:51 GMT 12
Never know what to say in this situation apart from I hope all the family are well supported by each other and friends
Lyndsay Adams Ex D J Race Fuels
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Post by insane1 on Mar 29, 2015 13:21:57 GMT 12
I'm at the hospiral nah Orth hore now and looks like it's gonna be sooner than a week maybe 3 days at the most just to let people know.
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Post by screaminV8 on Mar 29, 2015 21:15:47 GMT 12
That is terrible news. Condolences to the family at this sad and tragic time.
Nice that he was still doing what he loved until only just recently.
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Post by insane1 on Mar 30, 2015 6:26:16 GMT 12
grahame was like a second dad to me treated me like his son which ill be forever greatfull for.
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Post by oz on Mar 30, 2015 7:18:44 GMT 12
Knowing Graeme for over 40 year's and seeing Mr G getting married to Caroline having their family, working with him, racing with Graeme he will never be forgotten in this house hold as well. Graeme treat my wife and children with the utmost respect as we did with Graeme and his family. Seeing this very intellectual gentleman going this way is very sad. Graeme was a true gentleman to the dirt oval and was very helpful to other's the respect for his other fellow racer's was impeccable and becoming my best friend, a Brother, a mentor teacher and just been there for us is that word's will never be able to describe Graeme. They broke the casting which formed Graeme when he was born. Graeme taught me and other's so much and in that that is why I will not be following any racing anymore our heart's are broken.
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Post by insane1 on Mar 30, 2015 7:51:50 GMT 12
to true oz this is gonna take some time to get over .
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Post by oz on Mar 30, 2015 11:23:38 GMT 12
Update. Just been told Graeme may have only 24 hour's to go. Graeme has now slipped into a deep sleep hardly no response now. Has not had anything to eat or drink in quite some time. Time to recall all good time's we all had with Graeme and 98a and crew. Peace to Graeme and family. Wellsford may come to a stand still for some time.
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Post by insane1 on Mar 30, 2015 12:08:57 GMT 12
Let's give grahame the send off he so richly deserves he has earned every bit .
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Post by nakifans on Mar 30, 2015 12:42:41 GMT 12
Very touching and emotional updates from Insane 1 and Oz.
Competitors and crews of all grades at WP will be feeling the pain the Andrews family are going thru at this difficult time.
As I've said on a previous thread, many a night Grahame would be so busy helping other competitors that he would neglect his own vehicle.
This is the sort of guy he is, quite but nothing a problem. His mechanical/engineering knowledge is unbelievable and most of all , he would share his knowledge to help others.
I'm sure when the time arrives, Grahame will be giving the big fella upstairs chariot a huge make over.
Thanks for the memories and also the knowledge you have passed on.
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Post by insane1 on Mar 30, 2015 15:13:35 GMT 12
Both Oz and myself worked a lot with grahame tinkering with setup on the car till we got it right that was part of the fun and something I will really miss .the man was a genius 3 or 4 steps ahead of most of us and by the time you thought of some adjustments to do he'd all ready done it.there will be a big void that will never be filled .Martin Luther King had a saying free at last thank god I'm free at last this really applies to grahame when the time comes free from pain and suffering .
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Post by theycallmewade on Mar 30, 2015 19:53:53 GMT 12
This is tragic news. It's at times like these that speedway itself is not important, its about the people and the characters that are brought together by the love of the sport. Grahame is one of those characters that Waikaraka Park will sadly miss. Our thoughts are with Grahame's family and close friends at this most difficult time.
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Post by insane1 on Mar 31, 2015 11:30:31 GMT 12
Just found out from grahames wife caroline that grahame has left us very sad time for us all .
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Post by oz on Mar 31, 2015 11:53:56 GMT 12
Just off the phone with Caroline Andrew At 12.15pm today (31/03/2015) our good Racer friend and Gentleman 98a Graeme Andrew passed on. Funeral Service to be held at the Wellsford Community Centre Matheson Road, Wellsford on Easter Saturday the 4/04/2015 at 11am. now out of pain and no more suffering. RIP Mr G we will all be there for you Bother.
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Post by oz on Mar 31, 2015 11:55:38 GMT 12
Both Oz and myself worked a lot with grahame tinkering with setup on the car till we got it right that was part of the fun and something I will really miss .the man was a genius 3 or 4 steps ahead of most of us and by the time you thought of some adjustments to do he'd all ready done it.there will be a big void that will never be filled .Martin Luther King had a saying free at last thank god I'm free at last this really applies to grahame when the time comes free from pain and suffering . Mr G has now passed
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