Ewan's funeral (Fri 18 Dec)

[shrub]

Calling all Christchurch bikers: You have no doubt heard about Ewan Christie's tragic accident on Saturday at the Waiau bridge. Tomorrow (Friday 18th) is his funeral, and Seona wants as many bikes as possible to give Ewan the sendoff he deserves. Even if you don't know him, odds are good you'll meet Seona at some stage and he has a heap of good mates in Aberdeen who can't make it, so you can represent them.

It's also a chance to show that when one of us dies, it affects all of us.

Meet at 195 Clyde road at 2.15, the procession leaves at 2.30 to travel to John Rhind funeral directors, London St (at the end of Bealey Ave). Afterwards we'll head down to Pomeroys on Kilmore St to drink a toast to a good man who will be missed both here and Aberdeen.

[Retroqueen]

I'm honoured to take part........

[cruza]

Rides are better with mates.

[miSTa]

Thanks for posting up the details shrub. Will be there.

[helenoftroy]

Will be there......

[helenoftroy]

Just a reminder...Seona has stated in funeral notice,casual colourful attire please

[shrub]

Just a reminder...Seona has stated in funeral notice,casual colourful attire please

Could be a challenge, but I'll see what i can do.

[LittleAngel]

Just a reminder...Seona has stated in funeral notice,casual colourful attire please

I'm not sure my bike gear would be classed as colourful and casual attire... but will do my best..

I will be there!!

[KiwiPhoenix]

I'll also be there. It will be an honour to ride with Ewan and you all for this ride!

[shrub]

and ten characters

[stevewederell]

Just a reminder...Seona has stated in funeral notice,casual colourful attire please

Bump again,

Will try and find something bold, my Black Watch vest may not be bold enough.

[Dave-]

I'll be there.

[Ghost_Bullet]

I have every intention of being there, thanks for the details

[Mr Triple]

Em and I will there tomorrow. Although we didn't know Ewan we are honoured to support Seona as part of the biking community by riding with him on his final journey.

[T.W.R]

All set to be there

[shrub]

if you never met Ewan, take it from me that you would have met him sooner than later and I will guarantee you would have got on with the man. He was a true biker and the grin on his face as he got on that Guzzi for his last ride will stay with me forever.

Today is for you Ewan.

[Retroqueen]

Ride true and free Ewan......

[Akrapovic]

Hi people, this is my first post on here. I am from Aberdeen and thought I would come on for a look. I find it really touching that you guys have embraced Seona and Ewan and it looks like they are well liked over there, as they were over here.

Its truly shocking whats happened, but its the risk we take for what we enjoy.

Ewan will be sorely missed from both sides of the globe.

Like has been mentioned before, you guys are representing the biking community as a large portion of us cant be there. Give him a good send off and make sure Seonas looked after.

Regards,

Akrapovic.

[shrub]

Hi people, this is my first post on here. I am from Aberdeen and thought I would come on for a look. I find it really touching that you guys have embraced Seona and Ewan and it looks like they are well liked over there, as they were over here.

Its truly shocking whats happened, but its the risk we take for what we enjoy.

Ewan will be sorely missed from both sides of the globe.

Like has been mentioned before, you guys are representing the biking community as a large portion of us cant be there. Give him a good send off and make sure Seonas looked after.

Regards,

Akrapovic.

Good to hear from you mate, Ewan wasn't here long but he had an impact on everyone who met him and you Aberdeen bikers will be well represented.

[helenoftroy]

if you never met Ewan, take it from me that you would have met him sooner than later and I will guarantee you would have got on with the man. He was a true biker and the grin on his face as he got on that Guzzi for his last ride will stay with me forever.

Today is for you Ewan.
Such true words shrub.....

Hi people, this is my first post on here. I am from Aberdeen and thought I would come on for a look. I find it really touching that you guys have embraced Seona and Ewan and it looks like they are well liked over there, as they were over here.

Its truly shocking whats happened, but its the risk we take for what we enjoy.

Ewan will be sorely missed from both sides of the globe.

Like has been mentioned before, you guys are representing the biking community as a large portion of us cant be there. Give him a good send off and make sure Seonas looked after.

Regards,

Akrapovic.
We will be here for Seona through her journey...thats a promise!

[cruza]

Home from work after a really early start, Awesome sunrise this morning, made it all worthwhile.

[KiwiPhoenix]

It's such a beautiful day for a ride.

[Jenny]

Sean and I will be riding as well.

[JellyBellyKelly]

sorry am unable to make it. haven't met you Seona but am thinking of you

enjoy riding through the clouds Ewan

[shrub]

What and awesome turnout, it blew me away.

[Emlyn]

Today was an inspiration, and while I watched as some people farewellled a very important part of their lives I, like many present no doubt, felt the inspiration of living for now! Riding is a huge part of the lives of the people whom visit this site, and dying is the real risk we all take, whether on our bike, in our cage, or breathing the air! That is reality, and to support Seona and the wonderful, and brave people that spoke today at Ewans funeral was a gift I shall nah forget! :)
Thanks to all for accepting my hugs, making me welcome, and speaking on the behalf of us, the KB and biker community, you make us proud :) xoxoxo

[shrub]

Today was an inspiration, and while I watched as some people farewellled a very important part of their lives I, like many present no doubt, felt the inspiration of living for now! Riding is a huge part of the lives of the people whom visit this site, and dying is the real risk we all take, whether on our bike, in our cage, or breathing the air! That is reality, and to support Seona and the wonderful, and brave people that spoke today at Ewans funeral was a gift I shall nah forget! :)
Thanks to all for accepting my hugs, making me welcome, and speaking on the behalf of us, the KB and biker community, you make us proud :) xoxoxo

Life is wonderful. I want my life to be as grand as Ewan's was.

[Rashika]

Yep it was a truely wonderful way to say goodbye to Ewan. Really enjoyed the ride and the service, I think it was nicely in keeping with the way Ewan lived, great job to all involved. :2thumbsup
and i *THINK* I even managed to understand a lot of the poem without the translation Seona! :msn-wink:

[Ghost_Bullet]

I dont much like funerals, but each one attended give insight and reminds us of how precious life is, and the memory of those past.
Hugely special is this place KB and the people that came together to be there.
The service was awesome, and emotional. The photo montage was a brilliant insight to whom Ewan was. I for one love photos as they document life for those that follow behind us.
Seona much respect to you

I only met him once, and my memory comes from the Magpie 09, in pictures
<a href="http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2464066270100338616sSuQWz"><img src="http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/43706/2464066270100338616S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="Glowing Breva 1100"></a><a href="http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2584083450100338616QTgYuG"><img src="http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/44836/2584083450100338616S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="Guzzi headers"></a><a href="http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2230181400100338616VpDCpb"><img src="http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/46311/2230181400100338616S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="Red faced"></a>

[its.chaos]

Hi Guys,

I, like Akraprovic come from Aberdeen, and had the great pleasure to call Ewan a friend.
I would like to echo Akra's comments.
There are a great number of us over here that unfortunately could not be there, and I would like, on behalf of all of us, to say thank you to all the KiwiBikers that acted as 'stand ins' for the AberdeenBikers that were unable to attend, so that Ewan got the send off he so much deserved.
Having read through the forums, it looks like Ewan was getting on with everyone over there, just as he did here, he will be sadly missed.

And of course, Thank you for looking after Seona, she has many many friends here that wish they could have been there when she needed us most.


R.I.P. Mate

Callum

[helenoftroy]

Hi people, this is my first post on here. I am from Aberdeen and thought I would come on for a look. I find it really touching that you guys have embraced Seona and Ewan and it looks like they are well liked over there, as they were over here.

Its truly shocking whats happened, but its the risk we take for what we enjoy.

Ewan will be sorely missed from both sides of the globe.

Like has been mentioned before, you guys are representing the biking community as a large portion of us cant be there. Give him a good send off and make sure Seonas looked after.

Regards,

Akrapovic.


Hi Guys,

I, like Akraprovic come from Aberdeen, and had the great pleasure to call Ewan a friend.
I would like to echo Akra's comments.
There are a great number of us over here that unfortunately could not be there, and I would like, on behalf of all of us, to say thank you to all the KiwiBikers that acted as 'stand ins' for the AberdeenBikers that were unable to attend, so that Ewan got the send off he so much deserved.
Having read through the forums, it looks like Ewan was getting on with everyone over there, just as he did here, he will be sadly missed.

And of course, Thank you for looking after Seona, she has many many friends here that wish they could have been there when she needed us most.


R.I.P. Mate

Callum
Hi Akraprovic & Callum,

It was a very fitting send-off for a very special guy.
Our biking community will be here for Seona in every way that we can...

Regards
Helen

[Akrapovic]

Hi folks,

We were at the 3rd of Ewan's send off's today, and were blown away by how many of you guys rolled up to the gig and done a sterling job of even having a crack (craic = doric) of going at the poems. Top marks for effort at least you chap's and chapette's had a pop at the gig!! He was a 1st class flyer in life (not materialy), but I dont think he even knew it. He was happy just helping folk (folk = people) out.

Seona, theres meny peeps here that really wished they were there to be part of the great man's send off

Top bloke, wicked smile, living life to the max!!

Akrapovic and CazB (My lovelly wifelet).
xx

[cruza]

(My lovelly wifelet).


Wifelet , thats cool , have to remember that;) ,

[dangerous]

Wifelet , thats cool , have to remember that;) ,
'fit like the day loon' (wifelet)
the 't' is silent I think,
yeah man which makes you a 'loon' haha.... a different loon than the kiwi loon... well no ya a kiwi loon aswell ;)

In all the comotion last year I missed this thread,
Aberdean, I hope now things make more sence to you guys, we were more lucky to have farewelled Ewan and had a sorta clossing, I was a palbearer with a mate, the other 4 were scotts, I felt a bit out of place but relised I was there to fill in for those far far away that couldnt be there, I enjoyed every minute of ewans company and that I will not forget.

[cruza]

'fit like the day loon' (wifelet)
the 't' is silent I think,
yeah man which makes you a 'loon' haha.... a different loon than the kiwi loon... well no ya a kiwi loon aswell ;)


Now I'm confused.......... :wacko: