Post by: ST2UP on October 02, 2015, 09:42:27 PM
Saaz (John) 02/10/15
(https://image.ibb.co/fStjPa/12088072_1133079773386752_8982509389350806019_n.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
It is with a heavy heart that we advise of the passing of Saaz (John) from Canberra, Saaz was one of the earliest members of OzSTOC coming from the earlier yahoo users group. John was instrumental in assisting the club to where it is today and where we will continue into the future, his passion, knowledge of the Honda ST and commitment to Ozstoc can not be stated enough. Saaz was a Moderator from the early days of the club and in 2014 came onboard with Pocket STocker and I as the third voice in the club management team.
We will miss you my friend....your wise words and your easy going approach to all that confronted you.... You sir were a true gentlemen amongst gentlemen :-++
Wheather you remember Saaz on his white ST1100PY, his more recent Triumph Trophy or his old Suzuki, Saaz was a Rider amongst riders......Ride on my friend.
ST2UP & Pockey
Post by: Marcus on October 02, 2015, 10:05:40 PM
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Post by: ST2UP on October 02, 2015, 10:09:51 PM
Will have a glass of the finest red for you often matey.
Chris & Pockey
Post by: WendyL on October 02, 2015, 10:09:52 PM
Post by: Greencan on October 02, 2015, 10:12:55 PM
God Bless you John...You truly did it your way...we will miss you.
Dick n Ellaxx
Post by: ppopeye on October 02, 2015, 10:16:10 PM
Post by: Pezzz on October 02, 2015, 10:16:28 PM
Ride on John.
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 02, 2015, 10:16:35 PM
Post by: Diesel on October 02, 2015, 10:29:48 PM
Daylesford Vic 2013
Post by: WendyL on October 02, 2015, 10:36:54 PM
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on October 02, 2015, 10:43:18 PM
Post by: Pocket STocker on October 02, 2015, 10:46:13 PM
(https://preview.ibb.co/c9TLVF/IMG_0342.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m2tnAF)
Post by: Gadget on October 02, 2015, 10:51:57 PM
I only met John a few times and he was like a long lost mate. So easy to talk to, so eager for a laugh and a prank.
A true Gentleman, Scholar and friend I am pleased to have known all too briefly.
When I'm able to have a red again, I will do so in his honor.
Rest in the Peace you so very much deserve my friend.....
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 02, 2015, 10:55:59 PM
I am just learning of this sad news now at work.
I was looking forward to seeing John soon after reading of his recent progress.
Rest in peace mate.
Your spirit will live on with all who knew you.
Please pass condolences to Johns family Terry & Lionel.
Post by: Streak on October 02, 2015, 11:00:51 PM
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Goodnight old friend, i am raising a glass to you tonight.
Post by: alans1100 on October 02, 2015, 11:04:01 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 02, 2015, 11:04:36 PM
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Post by: Wild Rose on October 02, 2015, 11:06:24 PM
I have met saaz quite a few times for chats on FarRide's and OzSTOC activities even cought up for coffee while I was on holidays at Mooloolaba last December
We will miss you sazz
Leo & Robyn
Post by: STroppy on October 02, 2015, 11:10:07 PM
Post by: Brock on October 02, 2015, 11:12:58 PM
Lionel,
WA support team will assist in any way possible.
Post by: Grumpy on October 02, 2015, 11:20:20 PM
Great man and will be sorely missed. It was a privilege to know you John.
Post by: winston66 on October 02, 2015, 09:42:28 PM
Ride on.
I only met you once,
and I believe that I am a better person because of that brief encounter with you.
I am saddened by this turn of events.
Rest easy.
Winston66,
Northampton
Post by: Turtle on October 02, 2015, 11:40:02 PM
Terrible news he was a true good friend to all I'm so glad to have met John in my time in Ozstoc
Ben :'(
Post by: Brock on October 02, 2015, 11:54:11 PM
Post by: Shiney on October 03, 2015, 12:04:03 AM
He was an amazing man, I will miss him greatly.
RIP mate.
Some pics from 2014:
On the OzSTOC IBA Ride October 2014
(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20141016_165550_zps68261e03.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20141016_165550_zps68261e03.jpg.html)
Inverell Overnight RTE September 2014
(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/Shiney%20s%20trip%20to%20Inverell/Inverell%2020-09-14/20140920_160640_zps30c84a1e.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/Shiney%20s%20trip%20to%20Inverell/Inverell%2020-09-14/20140920_160640_zps30c84a1e.jpg.html)
Post by: gaz on October 03, 2015, 01:12:56 AM
Post by: Gadget on October 03, 2015, 03:36:18 AM
Every time I drink a Red I'll think of you.
A true Gentleman, Scholar and all around amazing human.
Post by: STroppy on October 03, 2015, 05:16:47 AM
Post by: Barry and Marissa on October 03, 2015, 05:47:45 AM
Post by: Chops on October 03, 2015, 06:10:40 AM
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on October 03, 2015, 06:24:30 AM
Post by: Crocman on October 03, 2015, 06:25:51 AM
Post by: Brian on October 03, 2015, 06:28:49 AM
Post by: tj189 on October 03, 2015, 06:42:59 AM
Post by: DaleMcLean on October 03, 2015, 07:23:24 AM
Condolances to all
Post by: laurie on October 03, 2015, 07:30:38 AM
Laurie
Post by: rally on October 03, 2015, 07:45:14 AM
Just shocked, suprised, sad what can one say...Saaz was a GREAT Bloke
Rally
Post by: StinkyPete on October 03, 2015, 07:45:55 AM
The photo is thanks to "Clint" from FarRiders, and is John at BR15, where we last shared stories and a glass or two of red.
Post by: Abe on October 03, 2015, 08:14:32 AM
Condolences to Saaz's family and to the our Canberra members.
Post by: Jglan10 (Onesie) on October 03, 2015, 08:26:03 AM
Post by: Sabie on October 03, 2015, 08:44:10 AM
Rest in peace John, you are already missed. Ride on, I'll bet the roads are pretty good where you are.
I've no more words..............
Post by: Carsten on October 03, 2015, 09:28:05 AM
Post by: Tipsy on October 03, 2015, 10:19:24 AM
I will miss you John very much..RIP
Tipsy and Turvy
Post by: HOFFY on October 03, 2015, 11:10:35 AM
Hopefully he can enjoy both on the other side.
I had the good fortune to have John stay at my house for a couple of days after the Border Run in August and it gave me a chance to get to know him a bit.
I am extremely pleased to have had that chance.
Rest in peace young fellow.
Post by: alans1100 on October 03, 2015, 11:12:32 AM
http://www.my-mc-phoenix.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=14145&sid=f5667899bd6a90522d6df0bd32d4324d#p184709 (http://www.my-mc-phoenix.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=14145&sid=f5667899bd6a90522d6df0bd32d4324d#p184709)
Post by: single on October 03, 2015, 12:43:09 PM
Words are Never Enough a Times like this.
Enjoy the Ride .
Post by: johnnyYTED on October 03, 2015, 12:46:02 PM
reST in peace John, my condolences to John's relatives and his many friends in the motorcycling community.
I will miss you mate..
Post by: ST.George on October 03, 2015, 01:51:32 PM
Went to your place in Canberra and you showed me how to change a rear tyre on a big road bike. All I gave you in return was my version of a good old potato salad for lunch and you were happy with that. Basically a good bloke that helped make being in ozSTOC a positive, worthwhile experience. A good man whose spirit, safe riding reputation and memory will remain as an example to others.
Vale, John Nagle (Saaz) RIP.
Post by: JuST Peter on October 03, 2015, 01:54:52 PM
Rest peacefully mate.
Post by: Down Under on October 03, 2015, 02:03:37 PM
Post by: Nigel on October 03, 2015, 02:09:40 PM
Post by: Skip on October 03, 2015, 03:37:53 PM
Post by: Phil.S on October 03, 2015, 03:50:05 PM
Post by: Bikebear on October 03, 2015, 04:45:38 PM
Post by: STraya on October 03, 2015, 05:35:58 PM
Post by: Bloodman on October 03, 2015, 05:55:37 PM
My condolences to your family and friends.
You deserve an ovation !!
:clap :clap :clap
:blu13
Post by: curious1 on October 03, 2015, 07:32:41 PM
RIP
Post by: denis on October 03, 2015, 10:17:31 PM
Post by: Biggles on October 03, 2015, 10:30:37 PM
What a sad surprise! You were on the mend, mate. So sorry it didn't work out.
We'll miss your shy presence among us at our gatherings.
Post by: Aj1300 on October 04, 2015, 07:46:57 AM
Aj.
Post by: NTRebel on October 04, 2015, 02:33:51 PM
Post by: Diesel on October 04, 2015, 04:15:22 PM
Diesel
EDIT: This post is still being fixed up, but is re-opened for member posts in the meantime, so pls feel free to continue to add your thoughts and even pictures from the past of great moments you have shared together.
Diesel
Post by: Lionel on October 04, 2015, 06:20:25 PM
He got caught in bad weather in N-W WA and came down with a severe cold. He was staying in a motel in Derby when he was taken to hospital. His motorcycle and personal effects are still there.
John suffered from cystic fibrosis and was a long way from his support team in Canberra. While in the Derby hospital he suffered a respiratory arrest and was medically evacuated to the Fiona Stanley hospital in Perth by the Flying Doctor. Efforts to revive him in Derby led to kidney damage which required him to be put on dialysis.
He spent weeks in ICU in the Fiona Stanley hospital before being transferred to the cardiac ward. John’s sisters, Brock and Glen had been able to visit him and a few of us talked to him on the phone. I raised the issue about recovering his bike and gear from Derby a few times. John showed little interest which should have set off alarm bells. I was convinced that he would recover so I didn’t push the point.
A few days ago John was put into palliative care in a general ward. Up until this point his closest friends believed he would eventually recover, not to 100% capacity but at least on the long road to some sort of recovery. John requested to be taken off life support and died not long after.
John was a very private person and he did not want his true medical problems to be revealed. This will help to explain the lack of information being disseminated on the various motorcycle forums.
On Wednesday next week John will be cremated in Perth.
A wake will be held at 3pm on Sunday, 11 Oct, at Northbridge Brewing Co., 44 Lake Street, Northbridge, Perth for by those of his OzSTOC and FarRider friends who are able to make it.
What happens after that?
John’s bike and gear will be brought to Perth and the bike will be sold in that location. I will probably remain in the West until that is done and then bring John back to Canberra with me.
John is survived by his mother and siblings who all live in country Victoria.
It has only been a couple of years since his wife, Gina, a diabetic, passed away in a Canberra shopping centre car park on the day that John and I were returning from an interstate motorcycle trip. They had no children.
John came to Canberra in the early 1970s to study economics at ANU. He graduated with honours and spent his working life in the Treasury Department in Canberra.
He retired a couple of years ago and bought a Triumph Trophy motorcycle. He had clocked up more than 70,000 kms in the short time he owned the bike.
There will be a memorial service in Canberra for John in November. The date is dependent on his family’s overseas commitments. Details of his service will appear on the forums.
Post by: West Aussie Glen on October 04, 2015, 06:49:22 PM
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=9980.new#new (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=9980.new#new)
Post by: PC on October 04, 2015, 06:55:27 PM
R.I.P John
Peter & Marian
Post by: ST2UP on October 04, 2015, 08:10:49 PM
Last year Pockey our son Jaydon and I participated in the Great Cycle Challenge that raised funds for kids with cancer and the research into this horrific disease.....we were apart of the Guyra High on Bikes team and made mention of the challenge and sponsorship we were chasing on Facebook. We each started our own donation with $30 each.......well our Saaz obviously had seen our challenge on FB and behold sponsorship of $70 arrived to each of us from John Nagle, but the story doesn't end here.....
In our group of 17 riders was a 9 year old local girl by the name of Analese who also started with her own donation of $5 towards her contribution.....a couple of weeks into the challenge at a cycle club meeting Analese's mum was questioning all and sundry at whom the mystery donor was to her daughters fund raising challenge as the name ment nothing to the many people in the room that night.......until she approached me......and there it was in print a encouraging message from one John Nagle and a donation of $195 towards Analese's cycle challenge :-++
RIP Saaz ;-*
Post by: Gadget on October 04, 2015, 08:35:32 PM
Here is a little story about Saaz that bought joy to a little girl here in Guyra and to many children with cancer all over the country.....now John may not have wanted ppl to know this at the time, but well, the floor is mine now SaazThanks for sharing. We knew he was special. What a wonderful thing to do.
Last year Pockey our son Jaydon and I participated in the Great Cycle Challenge that raised funds for kids with cancer and the research into this horrific disease.....we were apart of the Guyra High on Bikes team and made mention of the challenge and sponsorship we were chasing on Facebook. We each started our own donation with $30 each.......well our Saaz obviously had seen our challenge on FB and behold sponsorship of $70 arrived to each of us from John Nagle, but the story doesn't end here.....
In our group of 17 riders was a 9 year old local girl by the name of Analese who also started with her own donation of $5 towards her contribution.....a couple of weeks into the challenge at a cycle club meeting Analese's mum was questioning all and sundry at whom the mystery donor was to her daughters fund raising challenge as the name ment nothing to the many people in the room that night.......until she approached me......and there it was in print a encouraging message from one John Nagle and a donation of $195 towards Analese's cycle challenge :-++
RIP Saaz ;-*
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 04, 2015, 08:43:09 PM
Diesel and i were briefly dumbfoundedly discussing the timeline of events this afternoon trying to make some sense.
Days after his passing i am still a little numb but feel a bit better in now knowing more of the back story.
I would like to think that before he passed that he might have known in his own humble way how many people's lives he had touched.
I feel honoured to have known him for a brief three & half years.
His memory will always raise a smile.
Duncan.
Post by: Gadget on October 04, 2015, 08:50:12 PM
I know he was a close family friend and none of this can be easy for you, Alice or David. My heartfelt sympathies to you all.
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 04, 2015, 09:47:39 PM
(I backed up everyones pics on the sunday)
The 3 Amigo's.....
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/greeneyedmonster1/P1010524.jpg~original)
Post by: STroppy on October 04, 2015, 10:07:50 PM
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 04, 2015, 10:26:58 PM
I think if you double click on the images it should take you to photobucket for the original.
Taken by Carrol (Mrs Shiney) at Toowoomba this year with my camera.
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/greeneyedmonster1/DSCN0138.jpg~original)
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Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 04, 2015, 10:40:58 PM
Taken by the cafe staff with my camera.
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/greeneyedmonster1/DSCN0300_1.jpg~original)
Post by: alans1100 on October 04, 2015, 11:34:24 PM
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j374/alans1100/2015%20Border%20Ride/20150801_154414.jpg) (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/alans1100/media/2015%20Border%20Ride/20150801_154414.jpg.html)
Post by: Diesel on October 05, 2015, 12:37:01 AM
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/dieselst1300/20140831_085559_zpspi1cxzq1.jpg)
Aug 2014
Post by: Diesel on October 05, 2015, 12:48:32 AM
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Post by: Pocket STocker on October 05, 2015, 06:20:51 AM
Streak, Saaz, me and Capt Thunderbolt (Nev)
This was outside Anchors Warf Cafe in Urunga that we shared more Breakfasts with Saaz than I can remember. Saaz is wearing we believe the most traveled OzSTOC Jacket in the club.
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/26308d7f2cbfe9370d3e7102afb1fdf4_zps0yg7luzt.jpg)
Post by: Greencan on October 05, 2015, 11:32:38 AM
Thank You Lionel for our last post and for keeping me in-the-loop with the many text messages over the past weeks, much appreciated.
Thank you Terry for company and ear over recent weeks and especially the other weekend at Balranald, again much appreciated. And
Thank you Barry for getting John out n about in those early years, Those Snowy Rides.
I had been getting to know John for the best part of 18 years beginning with emails and discussions, of all things, ST1100 steering head bearings, the odd email which I still have and with one of the last topics I spoke with John about was his Cystic Fibrosis (CF). I had learnt of John suffering from CF a couple of years back when he and Gina spent some time here in Melbourne. It'd be fair to say that I gleamed my largest slice of understanding of what made John tick earlier this year when I spent a few days as his guest and during the course of an afternoon which evolved into an evening and continued into a the small hours of the next morning, during which the topic of CF came up. I won't go into the detail, but suffice to say John was well aware that CF had labelled him with a use-by date. Now, if I had to use just one word to sum up who John Nagle was, it would be without doubt or hesitation, John epitomised a pragmatism.
I am in no doubt that John was fully aware that he was nearing his use-by date, he knew and evaluated the consequences of the rides he undertook, which included his last, which we spoke of at length in March this year.
SAAZ is a verity of hops, or perhaps as the Czech's (from which the name derives), would like us say, Saaz is a noble variety of hops used in Lagers and Pilsner beers which by far John's favourite drop, though John was known to imbibe pretty much anything containing ethyl alcohol as the arse-burning post at the top of this page attests. But for the discerning of you people heading to the Northbridge Brewing Co, may wish bear this in mind when you point your finger at the lovely array of coloured labels on top of the handles that display their fine brewed drops and say, "I'll have one of your fine Lagers please".
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff133/greencan0/J1_zpshi73svmw.jpg)
John and moi' a few months ago at my place imbibing on mutual ground, Sharaz
Ciao, the can :-)
Post by: JuST Peter on October 05, 2015, 12:04:15 PM
Post by: Gadget on October 05, 2015, 02:25:10 PM
Cheers,
Gary
Post by: Diesel on October 05, 2015, 03:23:05 PM
Some posts from members that got to know John over the years my-mc-phoenix.com
[url]http://www.my-mc-phoenix.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=14145&sid=f5667899bd6a90522d6df0bd32d4324d#p184709[/url] ([url]http://www.my-mc-phoenix.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=14145&sid=f5667899bd6a90522d6df0bd32d4324d#p184709[/url])
Thanks too to Alans1100 who was thoughtful enough to share our loss with the greater international community. There are some nice thoughts and regards from our overseas friends who are keeping an eye on this thread.
We appreciate your thoughts and well wishes friends, and thank you for you kind words regarding yours and our friend, Saaz.
Post by: alans1100 on October 05, 2015, 04:06:15 PM
Thanks.Some posts from members that got to know John over the years my-mc-phoenix.comThanks too to Alans1100 who was thoughtful enough to share our loss with the greater international community. There are some nice thoughts and regards from our overseas friends who are keeping an eye on this thread.
[url]http://www.my-mc-phoenix.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=14145&sid=f5667899bd6a90522d6df0bd32d4324d#p184709[/url] ([url]http://www.my-mc-phoenix.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=14145&sid=f5667899bd6a90522d6df0bd32d4324d#p184709[/url])
We appreciate your thoughts and well wishes friends, and thank you for you kind words regarding yours and our friend, Saaz.
And thanks to Marcus for this one at http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?148444-Saaz-(John) (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?148444-Saaz-(John))
There's also this site http://www.st-riders.net/index.php?topic=3895.0 (http://www.st-riders.net/index.php?topic=3895.0) but I don't know who put the post up as I am not on that forum and I can't see it.
Post by: jackndon on October 05, 2015, 08:18:05 PM
Just got off the phone to Jordie and heard the sad news about John riding on, had a few long chats with John in the past, nice bloke like most riders in the club, will do my best with Jackie to attend the memorial, if in the latter part of November, our condolences to his family. Don and Jackie
Post by: Biggles on October 05, 2015, 08:59:01 PM
There's also this site [url]http://www.st-riders.net/index.php?topic=3895.0[/url] ([url]http://www.st-riders.net/index.php?topic=3895.0[/url]) but I don't know who put the post up as I am not on that forum and I can't see it.
This is it:
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/Pixtor/Saaz%20John%20Nagle_zpsduuonmzy.jpg)
Post by: Streak on October 06, 2015, 02:20:35 PM
They did assure me at the time, that it had less to do with seeing me, and more to do with the pork roast with all the trimmings that Teela was cooking for them....
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/052_zpsd7ba3b6b.jpg)
Post by: Diesel on October 06, 2015, 08:15:28 PM
Here we are stopped for brekky at the Omeo Bakery - as you do apparently. Pictured R to L are Saaz, Rocky Rural and Growly...
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/dieselst1300/IMG_0504_zpsr3245dpw.jpg)
EDIT: When we stopped for fuel at Lakes Entrance... Rocky Rural put in over 2L more fuel than I did for the same run... I thought it may have been because he rode with the screen fully up the entire time... not sure though.
Post by: Diesel on October 06, 2015, 08:34:08 PM
Guess it was because he only had three cylinders and found it hard keeping up....
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/dieselst1300/IMG_0505_zps1f3i5zq7.jpg)
This was heading towards Malacoota.
Post by: Wombat on October 09, 2015, 03:51:31 PM
Condolences to his family and riding mates
Cheers Wombat and Pit Crew
Post by: pault on October 09, 2015, 06:27:47 PM
Post by: Diesel on October 09, 2015, 10:59:04 PM
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/dieselst1300/IMG_0820_zpsvdc43ubs.jpg)
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/dieselst1300/IMG_0830_zpszkn00xcq.jpg)
Post by: Diesel on October 09, 2015, 11:05:49 PM
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/dieselst1300/IMG_0885_zpsedelpejr.jpg)
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/dieselst1300/IMG_0892%202_zpsabnzitdq.jpg)
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/dieselst1300/IMG_0889%202_zpslz65tlil.jpg)
We spent the previous night at Philip Island and hooked up with great OzSTOC Member Sarge there. A great night.
Post by: Diesel on October 09, 2015, 11:22:39 PM
From L to R is Sarge, Saaz and the famous pairing of Tipsy and his Rhonda whom we met up with in Mt Gambier just prior....
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/dieselst1300/IMG_0970_zpsoysnuvfc.jpg)
Post by: Sicman on October 11, 2015, 09:57:25 AM
I first met John at the first Nat Rally in 2012 and we had some great chats, over some nice reds, over the following years. A true gentleman was John, who would go out of his way to help fellow riders. He encouraged me, as I was new to riding a big tourer, with inspired words to help me to become a better rider.
I loved his dry sense of humour along with his "Muttley" style laugh and this photo from the Hill End NSW RTE portrays it beautifully.
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/IMAG0023_zpspiauj0kn.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/IMAG0023_zpspiauj0kn.jpg.html)
Ride on John and RIP :'( We will forever think of you standing in the background, laughing at the antics we are yet to get up to, wherever two or more OzSToc members gather 8)
Post by: Totgas on October 11, 2015, 03:23:06 PM
After the Border Run in August.....
Thanks Lionel for the update. So sad, he really was a kind a unassuming individual. Only met him a few times however his loss will be felt. Hope he is riding on wherever he is..
A.
Post by: tding on October 11, 2015, 05:08:32 PM
Post by: sargent on October 11, 2015, 05:48:14 PM
Post by: Wild Rose on October 11, 2015, 06:18:28 PM
John with IanB at Mooloolaba in December last year
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/gtrleo/FarRideCooroyMay14008_zps2fde7092.jpg) (http://s881.photobucket.com/user/gtrleo/media/FarRideCooroyMay14008_zps2fde7092.jpg.html)
At Cooroy on a FarRide
RIP Mate :beer
Post by: Old Steve on October 12, 2015, 06:40:06 AM
Name
Birth and death dates
Years of service as sexton
and the line
"A gentle man"
Not "a gentleman", but "a gentle man". Reading all the comments about John, yet not having met him myself, I feel that epitaph is appropriate for him.
Post by: Diesel on October 13, 2015, 11:31:16 AM
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/dieselst1300/IMG_0899_zpsqngszi7q.jpg)
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/dieselst1300/IMG_0900%202_zpsrmikjmoh.jpg)
Post by: Diesel on October 13, 2015, 11:59:48 AM
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/dieselst1300/IMG_1731_zpswf5tnu0a.jpg)
Taken at Bright VIC
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/dieselst1300/IMG_1738_zpshjzgg3dp.jpg)
And at Cowes, Philip Island
I have more pics if people are interested - other than that, I'll leave it there. RIP ol mate. :thumbs
Post by: spanner on October 13, 2015, 03:58:09 PM
I took great pleasure in meeting him face to face for the first time at the Toowoomba Nat Rally and also the Eungella Far Ride.
Post by: Lionel on October 17, 2015, 07:09:46 AM
From today’s Canberra Times.
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A memorial service is to be held in Canberra most likely on Saturday morning, 7 November. Details will be advised when known.
Post by: Brock on October 17, 2015, 08:27:58 AM
Post by: Biggles on October 17, 2015, 02:59:15 PM
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 17, 2015, 06:15:11 PM
Happy birthday for today anyway .......is it rude to ask how old ?
:Cake2
Post by: curious1 on October 17, 2015, 06:27:34 PM
Post by: sac468 on October 24, 2015, 09:45:29 AM
saddened by this news, I never had the pleasure of meeting john in person but have spoken a couple of times on the forum and by phone, thanks for you're help and advice which will be missed.
RIP
regards
Shane
Post by: Streak on October 25, 2015, 10:12:24 AM
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Post by: Lionel on October 25, 2015, 03:00:36 PM
Post by: Barry and Marissa on October 25, 2015, 03:02:50 PM
That's a bit harsh biggles :whistle
Happy birthday for today anyway .......is it rude to ask how old ?
:Cake2
John was 57 Duncan. Way to young, though he'd experienced much in his life and probably much more than others experience in a a much longer life time than John had. Marissa and I were only thinking about John yesterday and I was telling her about the times John and I had shared touring around the Victorian high country on our way to past Snowy rides. I always found John was an easy bloke to talk too and we had a lot of great chats over those years. Marissa and I were both saying how surreal it still feels that he has gone. In just a few weeks we'll be back in Thredbo and John was supposed to be there with us. He will be missed that's for sure.
Edit: I just realised you were asking how old Biggles was :)
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 25, 2015, 06:39:01 PM
Thanks for sharing your memories Barry.......it does seem a little surreal still.
Post by: DBfive on October 28, 2015, 09:27:14 PM
Vale Saaz
Post by: alans1100 on January 03, 2016, 11:11:13 PM
I'm passing this on http://www.my-mc-phoenix.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13726 (http://www.my-mc-phoenix.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13726)
Quote from the link "One special word for John Saaz, John took my on his bike across New Zealand and Australia. Sadly, a couple weeks later I received the news that John is no longer among us and our trip was John’s way to say goodbye to all his friends and his beautiful country. Although John already know he was very ill, he still took me along and posted all those nice pictures, just because he know it would put a big smile on Sara's face. What a guy! John, you will always have a special place in my heart, I hope you have a great time up their…."
Maybe someone could pass this on to his family.
Post by: Sicman on April 27, 2016, 11:17:44 PM
Saaz with his ST and his mates is how I will always remember him, if only he was holding a glass of red this picture would be complete. I will miss you so very much :KissBlow([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/a00c768b48c95c17b6ad499625d03369_zps0i7u8qwe.jpg[/url])
My thoughts are here tonight :-X
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 02, 2016, 11:35:19 AM
Post by: Lionel on October 02, 2016, 01:32:19 PM
"John's sisters are travelling to Canberra to inter John's and Gina's ashes at Norwood Park on Wednesday, 5 October at 10:30. It will be a low-key service at rosebed side. Alice and I will be going to the service followed by a lunch somewhere to share our stories about John."
I only found out about this yesterday. Terry will be going.
Anyone who can make it is welcome to attend.
Post by: Abe on October 03, 2016, 06:37:52 AM
R.I.P