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Another Statue - ian huntly - 04-04-2006
It is reported that Tony Jefferies is exploring the possibility of having a statue or memorial erected to his son David on the Isle of Man.
Of all people, David truly deserves a lasting recognition of his TT wins and commitment in what was unfortunately a relatively short career.
However, we only see these dedications while we are at the TT so where best would a statue be erected in lasting memory??
Steve Hislop has a marvellous site for his statue but he lived in Onchan.
Perhaps Davids should be in Crosby Village.
- MV - 04-04-2006
I think Crosby is probably the best spot on the island.
However, some might say that his statue ought to be in Yorkshire.
Scarboro for instance.
MV
- Bill Snelling - 05-04-2006
My worry about statues around the circuit is the safety angle; we know of accidents that have happened when fans stop to pay their respects at incident sites.
If such tributes, statues, plaques were to be gathered at a 'safe' site, be it the Bungalow, Grandstand area etc. it would be a lot safer.
- FC - 05-04-2006
A museum and memorial garden is whats needed and located in a safe place
- DCLUCIE - 05-04-2006
I totally agree with Colin (FC). I think that in the year coming up to the 2007 celebrations that a museum should be something to think about. When you think about the Isle of Man a few things sping to mind, kippers, the Laxey Wheel but the first one that anyone mentions, no matter where you go in the world is the IOM TT Races. A museum with tributes to ALL of the riders who have competed here who have lost their lives either on the course or else where. I really don't think that there should be any distinction for any rider whether he was great or not, to me anyone who takes on the TT course deverses a mention.
If the TT isn't apart of manx heritage then can someone please tell me what is? Come on MNH get something in place please.......
garden and museum - ian huntly - 05-04-2006
Erm, so now the site of the Murrays Museum is empty and we have a statue of Joey Dunlop there already...
Would this not be an ideal site or would it end up looking like Easter Island ??
Surely we could have a sensible place where people could get together to remember those who have passed on..............with a nice garden and a few tasteful statues and plaques and somewhere off road where we could park without causing accidents.
Why not the existing building up near/at the bungalow ??
Or is there no option with regard to Murrays Ex-Museum already there??
- shaun hogg - 05-04-2006
There is already a wall in place in Douglas Borough Cemetry accross from the Grandstand was there last week , it has quiet a few plaques with names & small epitaphs of fallen riders there , this is looked after by Wyn Evans & all the riders names here are sanctioned by there families , noticed DJs there . There is a bench where you can sit & reflect your own thoughts . So a memorial garden is uneccessary .