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Title: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: guest7 on May 29, 2007, 08:43:28 PM: Last Friday evening a very good friend of Jethro's was killed in an accident north of Merthyr on the A470.

Helen had been a close friend of his for many years and, amongst many adventures, they had toured Norway together on their motorbikes.

Details are sketchy at the moment, but another rider was kllled in the same incident and it is under investigation.

To make things worse, Jethro was riding along the same road that evening and was caught in the stopped traffic. He turned around and found another route, unaware that Helen was involved.

Let me be the first to pass on my deepest sympathies. Jethro, Sue and I are thinking of you.

GC
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: mav617 on May 29, 2007, 10:13:37 PM: Jethro,

We haven't met yet, but may I extend my empathy? I've lost two good mates, one to a myopic taxi driver and one to dry stone wall and it sucks - my sympathies to Helen's family and friends also.
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: guest27 on May 29, 2007, 10:33:42 PM: Saw it on the news and hoped it was not anyone I 'knew'.

Take my best wishes and empathy to her loved ones and family

R
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: guest18 on May 29, 2007, 11:07:36 PM: Yup, heartfelt best wishes and sympathies. Very sorry to hear that.
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: themoudie on May 29, 2007, 11:22:34 PM: Aye Jethro,

We are very sorry to read this thread and extend our sincere sympathies, to all who have lost Helen. Kat and I are both thinking of you and send a very big hug.

Bill and Kat.
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: squirrelciv on May 30, 2007, 06:35:19 AM: Ditto all the above. Very very sorry to hear this news. Didn't know the lady (or the other rider come to that) but took the news as I would have for any of my mates. Hope your OK though matey, and please pass on my sympathies to Helens family.
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: Steffan on May 30, 2007, 06:37:55 AM: Jethro
I dare say it has all been said but may I offer you my sincere condolences.

Steffan
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: Andy M on May 30, 2007, 06:48:51 AM: What terrible news. Hope you are doing OK mate.

Andy
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: Steve H on May 30, 2007, 07:00:53 AM: I cant add any more than what has already been said, my condolences

Steve
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: TOAD on May 30, 2007, 07:21:12 AM: My thoughts are also with family and friends of the victims. A very sad time.
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: Richard 003 on May 30, 2007, 11:21:49 AM: Sorry Jethro. The loss of a friend is a hard thing.

Regards
Richard
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: MrFluffy on May 30, 2007, 11:28:08 AM: I dont know the lady, but RIP
Jethro, my condolences also.
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: Steve Lake on May 30, 2007, 11:42:41 AM: Oh bu55er! that is awful......an experienced biker too......how on earth did it happen, I do hope we find out

Sorry Jethro mate, i know what it's like to lose close friends (I guess most of us do).....bear up, there's lots of us thinking about you and those who died.
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: beeman on May 30, 2007, 11:57:04 AM: No words I can say has not been said.
I will say a prayer for her and her family.

Abide with me,
fast falls the evening tide.
the darkness deepens,
lord with me abide,
when other helpers fail and comforts flee,
help of the helpless,
O abide with me

Its not much but it is all I can say.
God rest her soul.

beeman
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: pigafetta on May 30, 2007, 11:59:15 AM: Really sorry to hear about your friend, Jethro. Deepest sympathies to yourself and Helens family.

Dave B
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: Bill Rutter on May 30, 2007, 11:56:44 PM: I've been lucky in that during my time being a member of the TC I haven't heard of a loss of life. I't's something I've been dreading. I don't know the lass involved but she was a friend of Jethro and that's enough for me. A fellow rider and a great loss to a family and friends. May Helen rest in peace.
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: 002 on June 01, 2007, 10:22:04 PM: Thank You All !

Must admit Ive been in a mess all week.
Helen was a very close and special person to me.

I managed to muster the strength and courage to visit her folks and son today.
Not knowing how they would react to me turning up on the bike and being one that encouraged and helped with her motorcycling.
We had a good chat and cry together.It helped us all to let each other know how much she was loved.

Helen has a very special place in my heart and will sorely be missed.

Once again Thank You.
I have and will be passing on your messages.

Jethro
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: themoudie on June 02, 2007, 10:35:16 PM: Thank you Jethro, for writing and telling us all how you and Helen's family are trying to come to terms with her passing.

Like we said before, we are thinking of you and sending big hugs.

Bill and Kat
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: The Kaiser on June 07, 2007, 06:38:48 PM: Jethro,

I’m so sorry to hear about what has happened to Helen, I remember you introducing her to me at one of the Thumper Club Rallies. There is nothing I can say that has not already been said by the Thumper Club Community. So please except Ann’s and my sincere condolences at this very sad time.

Colin & Ann
Title: Re: Our sympathies to Jethro Keenan
Post by: guest40 on June 11, 2007, 01:35:26 PM: I'm sad to hear of anyones passing on, on a bike, but when its someone close to a person I have banters with it I cant help but feel a loss too.
May the hollow in your heart be filled with loving memories.