Kevin Waugh, Wharfy.

[jellywrestler]

Kevin (Wharfy on KB) crashed at the Cliffhanger Hill Climb yesterday and didn't survive his injuries. His name has been made public so those in the racing community who didn't know, here tis also when Kevins Funeral details are available they will appear in this thread.
Anyone from out of town wanting some accomadation to attend his funeral I can park people and bikes and feed them, I'm in the Lower Hutt area. Anyone else who would like to help out in the same way feel free to post here.
To all those who knew and admired Kevin take a moment to think of how you enjoyed him at the track or outside of racing. Whether he was riding or waving flag or doing among other things editing the Victoria Motorcycle clubs 'Oily Rag' newsletter he was and still is a valuable member of our racing community.
A Great tree has fallen.


http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11217255

EDIT Kevin's funeral is at the North Porirua Baptist church, Friday 10am followed by a private cremation.

[Cleve]

RIP Wharfy.

[theleakdoctor]

It was a pleasure to have met and raced with you Kevin. My thoughts are with your family at this time. Rest in peace.

[SWERVE]

One of the "Good Buggars" RIP Kev.

[scott411]

RIP fellow racer,

[Tony.OK]

RIP fella, thoughts to Katie and family.
Keep those weather reports coming from up there.

[yungatart]

My condolences to his family and friends.
A sad loss indeed.
RIP

[Duke girl]

A Real Gentleman who was highly respected by those who knew him. Wharfy.........You have left a Huge Hole in the Motorcycling fraternity. Your Memory will live on forever and l hope you enjoy the many more rides you will have in the Blue Skies above us.
I am so glad l had the opportunity to know you both on and off the Race track.
Condolences goes out to Kevin's partner Katie & to Kevin's family & friends and work mates. My heart is with you all at this very difficult time in your lives.
RIP #90 and say hello to #104 Derek Hill, #160 Malcolm Foster, #67 Mark Brehaut, #71 Kerry Bates, who are all missed by so many of us.

[budda]

Ride On Kev ....... Say gidday to all our mates

[Shaun Harris]

Thankyou for your friendship Wharfy RIP Brother

[Billy]

A Real Gentleman who was highly respected by those who knew him. Wharfy.........You have left a Huge Hole in the Motorcycling fraternity. Your Memory will live on forever and l hope you enjoy the many more rides you will have in the Blue Skies above us.
I am so glad l had the opportunity to know you both on and off the Race track.
Condolences goes out to Kevin's partner Katie & to Kevin's family & friends and work mates. My heart is with you all at this very difficult time in your lives.
RIP #90 and say hello to #104 Derek Hill, #160 Malcolm Foster, #67 Mark Brehaut, #71 Kerry Bates, who are all missed by so many of us.

Spot on Sue,

A genuine bloke,Who always called a spade a spade and when he thought anybody was being wronged,Stood up for them,His input to roadracing will be sadly missed RIP Wharfy,Another tragic loss for the Victoria motorcycle club,Sad to see the list above,ALL had a positive impact on roadracing and were top blokes as well.

[Clivoris]

Gutted. Haere atu ra. Go well my friend.

[mr bucketracer]

RIP Kevin , so so sorry to here ...thoughts to Katie and family

[Kornholio]

RIP Kevin, has been a shit weekend for bikes :/

[Robert Taylor]

Our company sold a number of goods and services to Wharfy. Although I spoke to him only relatively superficially he was a thoroughly decent and sincere chap that you could always have a cordial conversation with. His political leanings were a polar opposite to mine but its a measure of the man he was that it was no impediment to him having a polite attitude to people of all types and persuasions.

If Wharfy ( as a quiet chap ) had something to say it was usually worth saying. That's very pleasant when there are so many that just espouse BS all the time. I sincerely hope that Wharfy is comfortable and happy ''upstairs''.

[1Triplered]

RIP Kevin, thoughts go out to his family, a great guy who always had time for a chat, cheers Mate.

[jellywrestler]

Kevin's funeral is at the North Porirua Baptist church, Friday 10am followed by a private cremation.

[James Deuce]

For a UNIX dude, he was very easy to work with. RIP.

[arkeye]

For those who are interested, there will be a motorcycle escort for Wharfy on Friday morning, from his home in Robert st, Newlands to the funeral venue in Whitby. We will be leaving at 9am. This is a busy little street so please park considerately. Following the service we will be accompanying Wharfy from the church, to Pauatahanui then around Greys Rd toward Plimmerton. Once we are in Mana, the escort will then finish and the family will continue on to the crematorium. Please ride respectfully and do not interfere with the flow of other traffic.

[saul]

RIP peace fella. Another sad and terrible loss. Sincere condolences to family and friends.

We are off to a funeral tomorrow where another good bastard did not make it through the weekend.

[Shaun Harris]

Rock on Wharf'y sorry I cannot come to see you off buddy

[Kiwi Graham]

RIP Wharfy, thoughts are with the family today. A sad loss, a great bloke.

[chucklesby]

r.i.p wharfy.

[Shaun Harris]

I am going to miss your words of wisdom you often shared with me Wharfy