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John Patrick Nagle . . . A year on . .
« on: September 30, 2016, 06:49:55 PM »
I remember a year ago this night, Friday night (although the date was 2 October) my good riding mate and friend, John Nagle "Saaz" lost his battle for life . . . A battle he fought from the very beginning for all of his life and he loved life so much . . A beer judge, a talented motorcyclist, cooked great grilled aubergine, BBQ Ribs and cellared a few great wines.

His knowledge of all things bike was amazing and very helpful to many, many riders.

I still think of him and his company regularly and especially when travelling many of our favourite roads and pubs.

Bless you John, Rest in Peace . . . Safe travels . .
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Re: John Patrick Nagle . . . A year on . .
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2016, 07:09:12 PM »
An adventurous mechanic, dry wit, and just a wonderful fellow, not to many OzSTOC photos i have don't have him close by somewhere
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Re: John Patrick Nagle . . . A year on . .
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2016, 09:57:26 PM »
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A nice Pinot Noir in his honor. To saaz!

Cheers,
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Re: John Patrick Nagle . . . A year on . .
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2016, 10:21:09 PM »
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Re: John Patrick Nagle . . . A year on . .
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2016, 10:38:47 PM »
Rip Saaz
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Re: John Patrick Nagle . . . A year on . .
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2016, 03:43:48 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.
 
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Re: John Patrick Nagle . . . A year on . .
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2016, 04:14:28 PM »
Was just reading some of his wise words in the ST1100 technical sections and was feeling a bit teary reading it.

Only met him face to face once but he left an indelible mark.
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Re: John Patrick Nagle . . . A year on . .
« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2016, 09:52:48 PM »
Today Lionel and Alice, myself and members of John and Gina's families interred their ashes at Norwood Park in Canberra . . . A lovely sunny day then we retired to the Old Canberra Inn for wine, beer, good food and discussion about our friends, John and Gina . .

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Re: John Patrick Nagle . . . A year on . .
« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2016, 10:21:59 PM »
Thanks STroppy.


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Re: John Patrick Nagle . . . A year on . .
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2016, 07:46:15 AM »
Glad you could be there to remember John and be with his family. Thanks for photos.
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Re: John Patrick Nagle . . . A year on . .
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2016, 11:26:33 AM »
Thanks Terry, really appreciate the pics and that you were there flying the club flag xx
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Re: John Patrick Nagle . . . A year on . .
« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2016, 03:13:51 PM »
Here is the location of John’s and Gina’s ashes interred on 5 October 2017 in the Rose Garden at Norwood Cemetery, Canberra.

35°13'12.0"S 149°07'58.4"E
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Re: John Patrick Nagle . . . A year on . .
« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2016, 05:39:20 PM »
Lovely location. Saaz would appreciate the fact it's even on Streetview. 
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Re: John Patrick Nagle . . . A year on . .
« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2016, 05:19:27 PM »
An unforgettable personality. I had the pleasure of speaking with John exclusively for more than 2 hours at Colac and then over coffees  before other members arrived at the Deans Marsh RTA. We enjoyed many laughs. Always remembered.
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