It has been reported this morning that Jun has passed away, in the Manchester hospital that he was transferred to last week.
Jun sadly, finally succumbed to the injuries he received during the incident involving Seamus Greene at Ballahutchin in Pratice Week.
We at TTwebsite would like to express our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Jun, who was extremely popular with everyone who had the opportunity of getting to know him during his many visits to the TT over the past 6 years or so.
As with all of us, I am always very sad when a brave participant of this wonderful but sometimes cruel sport that we all love loses his life taking part.
But this one has touched me deeply and I dont quite know why.
All I can say is my thoughts are with his family and team.
Oh, yes, and thank God for those who have survived....
I don't normally post in topics like this but felt I just had too in this case. Jun always had a smile on his face and was, in my oppinion, one to watch for the future. He earned respect for his approach to the TT and also for his performances in the past few years. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts and condolences go to his family and close freinds at this very sad time.
When people say one thing and mean another its called politics, when organisers say one thing and mean another its called a mistake, when the ACU say one thing and mean another its called information.
It was with great sadness that i learnt of Jun,s passing i got to know him since he first rode in 1997 we both raced VTR 1000 and I spoke with him before he went out that night. Lest we forget those who have gone before us. In our hearts and minds always. Jun maeda a friend and fellow rider. From all at Irish Ago Racing......