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Dave Saville memorial seat - thewitch - 26-08-2006
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- thewitch - 31-08-2006
Yesterday was the anniversary of Dave's accident at the MGP, when he sustained such terrible injuries. Sadly we lost Dave this spring, after so many years of showing us what it is that makes a person great.
Although the weather was foul, and everyone was frozen, the ceremony to dedicate his memorial was moving and well attended. The memorial comprises a granite seat in the grounds of the Mitre, in Kirkmichael...a favourite haunt of Dave's. I years to come many people will be able to sit there watching the racing, or simply enjoying a drink, and remembering Dave.
All his life Dave was an inspiration to others, both in his racing and in how he dealt with his disability, and this will continue as the long term memorial to him is to be a "Sidecar Racing Academy". Work on this new foundation is continuing, and as soon as there is more news we will let you know.
It was good to see Don and Phyllis, his Mum and Dad, Kirsty and Tom, his children, and, of course, June. So many happy memories were discussed and I am sure Dave was there in spirit, wishing he could join in, with a brandy in his hand!
- GarryD - 31-08-2006
Glad to hear that everything went well Helen, was thinking about you all from my sick bed. I great tribute to a remarkable man who's an inspiration to us all and will never to be forgot.
- thewitch - 02-09-2006
I was sorry you could not make it, Garry. You were a true friend to him, and never "bottled out" as many did.
Much more to come, so I am sure you will want to be involved at a later stage.
- ROSIE - 03-09-2006
I would like to thank all those who turned out on such a foul night. It meant a lot to all the Family. I would also like to say how grateful I am to all those people who have helped me out rasining the money for the seat, also those that brought it over to the Island and those that spent time the weeks before putting in place the supports for the seat, each any every one of them refused payment for their work. They justed wanted to help. A testimony of how well respected Dave still is. I will e-mail you what photos I have Gary, and Hope you are soon well again.
The Sidecar Academy still has a very long way to go but now Helen has come on board I am sure things will move faster. Well done Helen. What about you Gary,? fell like getting involved? Spoke to Thomas and Kirsty while they were staying with us and they would also like to be involved. If we can get it off the ground it will be a wonderful tribute to Dave.
Thanks for your Help so for guys.