RIP John Simmons 1954-2006

On behalf of the Simmons family I am informing this group that fellow racer John Simmons passed away peacefully last night in his sleep. In leiu of flowers please send donations to: West Coast Sports Cars 2996 Almond Blvd. San Diego, CA 90076

What? Please tell me this is not true. [email hidden] wrote:

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> On behalf of the Simmons family I am informing this group that fellow > racer John Simmons passed away peacefully last night in his sleep. In > leiu of flowers please send donations to: > > West Coast Sports Cars > 2996 Almond Blvd. > San Diego, CA 90076 >

Richard Busch wrote: > What? Please tell me this is not true. ZZ, this is from the same sick poster that announced Eldred's "death", twice... Tony

After I posted, I figured it was the same idiot. RAS sure is giving my kill filter a workout lately. Tony Rickard wrote:

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> Richard Busch wrote: >> What? Please tell me this is not true. > > ZZ, this is from the same sick poster that announced Eldred's "death", > twice... > > Tony

Since he is asking for monetary donations, could this not be considered fraud if not true? -Larry "Richard Busch" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:tDtSg.15509$[email hidden]...

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> After I posted, I figured it was the same idiot. > > RAS sure is giving my kill filter a workout lately. > > Tony Rickard wrote: >> Richard Busch wrote: >>> What? Please tell me this is not true. >> >> ZZ, this is from the same sick poster that announced Eldred's "death", >> twice... >> >> Tony

maybe that guy that posted owns west coast motor sports, and yes that is probably fraud on the death notice and the donations. Contact the local police in that juridiction. -- tractorboy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ tractorboy's Profile: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?userid=383828 View this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=624340 http://www.automotiveforums.com

Hi Tony, ZZ, This is not true then? My heart leapt up my throat when I read it. Please let me know, as if it is true - I obviously need to say what John means to me. In my mind, he led me to start a website about my sim racing in his leagues (IGPS), that led me to start Legends Central, that lead me to make RSC, that led me to now work for a software developer producing what I love. John is directly responsible in my eyes. Tim Tony Rickard wrote:

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> Richard Busch wrote: > > What? Please tell me this is not true. > > ZZ, this is from the same sick poster that announced Eldred's "death", > twice... > > Tony

Very much untrue. I got in touch with JS after I saw this. He's far too cranky to die peacefully :) Tim Wheatley wrote:

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> Hi Tony, ZZ, > > This is not true then? > > My heart leapt up my throat when I read it. > > Please let me know, as if it is true - I obviously need to say what > John means to me. In my mind, he led me to start a website about my sim > racing in his leagues (IGPS), that led me to start Legends Central, > that lead me to make RSC, that led me to now work for a software > developer producing what I love. John is directly responsible in my > eyes. > > Tim > > Tony Rickard wrote: > > Richard Busch wrote: > > > What? Please tell me this is not true. > > > > ZZ, this is from the same sick poster that announced Eldred's "death", > > twice... > > > > Tony

Tim Wheatley wrote: > Hi Tony, ZZ, > > This is not true then? Hi Tim. Razor has made similar false claims in the past and is simply not to be believed. I guess unmoderated newsgroups will always have the odd sicko posting. Still it does me good to remember the good old IGPS days when you were still wet behind the ears and I used to be quicker than you :) Cheers Tony

Thanks Tony, good to hear. I haven't had contact with John in a long time and I take his effect on me for granted I guess - I should reverse that. Thanks for letting me know. hehe. I think my first league race EVER, was in IGPS at Kyalami - and I believe either you or Graeme Nash won? All I remember is your race report of the event - I was so chuffed that I got a mention - even if it was for spinning! Those were the days. :-) Tim Tony Rickard wrote:

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> Tim Wheatley wrote: > > Hi Tony, ZZ, > > > > This is not true then? > > Hi Tim. Razor has made similar false claims in the past and is simply > not to be believed. I guess unmoderated newsgroups will always have the > odd sicko posting. > > Still it does me good to remember the good old IGPS days when you were > still wet behind the ears and I used to be quicker than you :) > > Cheers > Tony