SteveLyric2 Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Such a shock and very sad for all concerned. Jon would often drop into Poole Stadium on matchdays if he was going to or from the West Country for his surfing. We always had a chat having worked with him on one of the indoor meetings. A good friend to Matt Ford - see his words on Poole website - RIP Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Sad news and condolences to all his family. Thanks for the memories at Lakeside saw some great speedway thanks to him and stuart. RIP Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 RIP Jon Cook.. Condolences, and best wishes to all his family and friends.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Oh my God what a shock. So really very sad absolutely no age my thoughts go out to Jon's family and many friends ...gobsmacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearfan Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 A guy who was a decent promotor/general Manager in British speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P T Preece Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Very sad news, one of the best always a joy to talk too. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry The Cat Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Awful news. 55 is way too young. What was the cause, anyone know? Always a passionate person and great rival against us Pirates. Will be very sadly missed. RIP. Reports suggest a Surfing incident but haven't seen this official as yet - very sad nice guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 Sad news indeed. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 On 5/4/2021 at 5:49 PM, E I Addio said: Like others I am both saddened and shocked. Together with Stuart Douglas they brought Lakeside back from the brink of closure for 12 years. Not everybody’s cup of tea and his outspokenness upset some but he undoubtedly had the sport at heart and I will always remember my years at Lakeside with great affection. Behind the scenes he was very much a riders man, and as team manager he had great rapport with them. Away from meetings, at club social functions he was very funny with a very dry wit. A great loss. Condolences to his family. From what i can remember his man management skills with the riders was his greatest asset.He reminded me of a John Berry outspoken at times but cared greatly about the sport RIP Jon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted June 15, 2022 Report Share Posted June 15, 2022 https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16140088/dad-dies-slipping-paddle-board-freak-accident/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted June 15, 2022 Report Share Posted June 15, 2022 That is tragic, thanks for sharing. It always frustrates me when we have a death and no-one seems willing to reveal the cause, it helps people understand and deal with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted June 15, 2022 Report Share Posted June 15, 2022 2 hours ago, SPEEDY69 said: That is tragic, thanks for sharing. It always frustrates me when we have a death and no-one seems willing to reveal the cause, it helps people understand and deal with it. I thought at the time by the details that were given that there would probably be an inquest... like you say, tragic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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