Gordon Craig....

Post by **HarryMann** » 23 Oct 2007, 21:09

Well-known South African Syncro enthusiast Gordon Craig died this morning after a long and drawn out fight against cancer...

Gordon had been a champion of everything Syncro for a long time, and continued to do so with energy and enthusiasm long after his illness repeatedly hospitalised him.

Our condolences and sympathy go out to his family and friends in South Africa.

Clive

Post by **Boltze** » 23 Oct 2007, 21:23

I think everyone knows his "famous" video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGq_6avRbYE

Post by **PC52** » 23 Oct 2007, 21:40

Condolences to Gordon's family and friends.
A very sad loss.

Post by **HarryMann** » 23 Oct 2007, 21:47

I think everyone knows his "famous" video:

Yes, I love that vid, from the first time I saw it...

Clean, simple and ultimate crawling performance...

Isn't the Busman.be River-crossing one his as well...

Post by **Russel** » 24 Oct 2007, 05:32

It is a sad day indeed.My condolences go out to his family and friends.
He had an enourmouse influence in all things syncro back home.
Russel

Post by **syncroandy** » 24 Oct 2007, 06:54

I'm very sad to hear this news. Condolences to his family and friends.

I last met him at the Syncro anniversary event in '05, and I'll always remember him as that lively enthusiastic chap, in shorts with a great tan !

Post by **toomanytoys** » 24 Oct 2007, 07:45

I am gutted... I knew for some time he wasnt well, but hoped and wished he would pull through with his fighting spirit.

All our very best wishes to Gordons family and friends..

We met him at the syncro 20th in France in 05 also, he talked and ate with us (Me, Tracey, Bonnie and Alex) and had a great time...

His enthusiasim was unbelievable and even though he was very tired from all the questions, he continued without a moan.

He sat with Tracey and the kids one eve, talking about things "non syncro" and I think appreciated the break..

Will be missed by us, a true charracter and a really nice bloke...

Post by **Ye Olde Syncrospares** » 24 Oct 2007, 09:00

very sad news,a true enthusiast,will be missed all around the world,cj.

Post by **type2nut2** » 24 Oct 2007, 11:10

Yes very sad. He certainly had an impact on Aussie Syncronauts with hus enthusiasm and desire to develop improved parts for our buses and will be missed here too.

Post by **Aidan** » 25 Oct 2007, 10:49

Will be sadly missed, but joyfully too judging by the tributes and videos, rip.

Post by **lloyd** » 26 Oct 2007, 14:29

Found this vid in tribute of Gordon: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... 7929243382

Good music and great vid!

Post by **syncroandy** » 31 Oct 2007, 18:40

Nice tribute to Gordon on Mike P's site.