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Offline E74

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Re: Bruce "Magoo" McFarland.
« Reply #15 on: February 23, 2010, 12:03:49 pm »
Godspeed my Friend

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Re: Bruce "Magoo" McFarland.
« Reply #16 on: February 23, 2010, 12:22:14 pm »
its a sad day

our thoughts are with the family at such a tough time. RIP Bruce.

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Re: Bruce "Magoo" McFarland.
« Reply #17 on: February 23, 2010, 12:39:16 pm »
my God! I'm in shock! My sincerest condolences to all family, relatives and close friends.

so sad and I'm at a total loss for words.. Godspeed big fella :(

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Re: Bruce "Magoo" McFarland.
« Reply #18 on: February 23, 2010, 12:39:34 pm »
Betcha Bruce and Ray have got plenty to talk about huh?  Hope there's a bloody big Honda garage there too...

My humblest and sincerest sympathies to Bruce's family, he's a man who will be sorely missed by a lot of people.

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Re: Bruce "Magoo" McFarland.
« Reply #19 on: February 23, 2010, 01:11:50 pm »
rest in peace Bruce
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Re: Bruce "Magoo" McFarland.
« Reply #20 on: February 23, 2010, 01:31:30 pm »
Rest in Peace mate.
Met Bruce about 10 years ago through HEAVEN VMX. Had VMX in the best interests, loved his family.

Even 10 days ago he dragged us all down the pub to have a beer and yarn, even if was short due to him tiring quickly.

One thing he always said me "Goolies, never let the truth get in way of a good story!!!"

Our thoughts are with Ann, children and extended family.

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Re: Bruce "Magoo" McFarland.
« Reply #21 on: February 23, 2010, 02:14:38 pm »
Rather than words, here are some memories of Magoo as we knew him.
 
             Magoo and his lovely Anne...Jonesys 50th birthday..july 09.
 
             Magoo, the infamous 'Redback Shirt and a plate of tucker...Jonesys 50th
 
                Magoo and Tony on the pit hill at Nepean Dirt Track.

            Bruces last public gig..assisting at the auction for Noel Clarke, November 09.

           With Pommy VMX correspondent Chris Malam and his lady..Kamp Kevlar, CD6.

            Kissing Bill Forsyth, Chris Malams lady and Shoey, Husky HQ, CD6

In his element at CD6...how we'll remember him.

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Re: Bruce "Magoo" McFarland.
« Reply #22 on: February 23, 2010, 02:23:11 pm »
....lost for words

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Re: Bruce "Magoo" McFarland.
« Reply #23 on: February 23, 2010, 02:23:51 pm »
Thoughts to the family of a great man,i was at the party Firkos photos came from and im sure when i meet up with bruce in the big berm in the sky he will be wearing that damn spider shirt or a Honda jersey.
Gods speed to a gentleman of our sport.RIP old mate.  Mike
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Re: Bruce "Magoo" McFarland.
« Reply #24 on: February 23, 2010, 02:32:06 pm »

I met Bruce early 2006 at Crawford River ( Bulahdelah) we instantly became good friends.
In 2007 he invited me to ride for his team, Red Devil Racing with him even giving me his beloved 78 Honda CR250R to race for the season, how generous is that!.

He was a very special friend.

To Anne, Ally, Dan and Aimee condolences from the Crane family.

Godspeed "Sweetheart"

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« Reply #25 on: February 23, 2010, 02:57:10 pm »
If I may please add a little story now I'm a little more composed. I met Bruce at Connondale Classic in 2006. Actually he met me as it was he, who in no uncertain terms, walked by, looked me in the eye, stopped and said, you're Doc! I was a little/LOT surprised as he was much larger in real life than he was on the forum where I'd first spoken to him! He introduced himself and I to him and proceeded to drag me over to his camp, he reached in the car and pulled out a bag. He unfolded a black Crawford River Classic 2006 tee shirt and said "here ya go mate, this should fit ya" I was very humbled and from that day on whenever I wanted a shirt to wear that made me feel good that was it! I've just dug it out of my 7 foot high pile of laundry (clean laundry!!) and for the life of me I don't know if I'll ever wear it again :'(..It's a memory, albeit a tiny insignificant memory compared to some, but for me it was an act of kindness I'll never ever forget ;)   

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Re: Bruce "Magoo" McFarland.
« Reply #26 on: February 23, 2010, 03:53:21 pm »

In his element at CD6...how we'll remember him.


I only met the bloke a few years ago, but that photo is exactly how I picture him - beer in hand, and a smile on that big ugly mug.

Godspeed, Bruce.

The good thing about telling the truth is that you don't have to remember what you said.

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Re: Bruce "Magoo" McFarland.
« Reply #27 on: February 23, 2010, 04:17:49 pm »

Our sincerest condolences, to the McFarland family.

Gary and Jackie McDonald
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Re: Bruce "Magoo" McFarland.
« Reply #28 on: February 23, 2010, 04:36:27 pm »
Very sorry to here about MAGOO.
Godbless to this family, sorry about your loss, (RIP Bruce )
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Re: Bruce "Magoo" McFarland.
« Reply #29 on: February 23, 2010, 04:48:55 pm »
i cannot convey it into words.

RIP Bruce.
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