13 replies to this topic

[Jackie]

Just to let you know that my dad died today. He was 93.

I know that many people at this forum remember him and his rallying and endurance achievements so I thought that you'd want to know. My brother Colin, my sister Carol, my stepmother Kathy and I are all crying tonight.

Thank you for remembering him.

[Vitesse2]

My condolences, Jackie. 93 is a damn fine innings for the man who went a damn long way.

 

That birth date of July 23rd 1924 means that your father was born exactly a year to the day after mine. He passed away in 1985 ...

[bradbury west]

I always look back with a wry smile at the spotlamp covers your father used on the Cortina, padded covers with ears, embroidered to look like a cat's face. Just brilliant.

My condolences. He was a fine sportsman.

Roger Lund

[Jackie]

Hi Vitesse,

Yes, a damn fine innings for a guy who drove a damn long way. So sorry about your own father. They are all racing upstairs now - imagine that

Hi bradbury west,

 

Yes, my mum made those covers.I have plenty of photographs. Thank you so much for your condolences.

[Jack-the-Lad]

My deepest sympathies to you and all of Eric's family.

[JacnGille]

Sorry to hear your news

[E1pix]

Very sorry to hear about your loss, Jackie, our very best to you and all concerned.

 

RIP, Eric. 

[Tim Murray]

Sincere condolences, Jackie. What an amazing life your Dad had. Thanks to both of you too for the great book - I suspect he’d never have got round to writing it without your encouragement and assistance.

Eric Jackson features in a number of old TNF threads. Here are just a couple:

My dad’s book

London to Cape Town record - 50th anniversary

[GeoffR]

RIP Eric Jackson. His book reflected what an amazing life that he had.

[Ray Bell]

Like Richard, I have experienced the loss of a parent from his era, my mother having been born two days before your dad...

She's been gone for almost two and a half years, they are a generation quickly disappearing and it's so sad that this is true.

With Eric Jackson, it's clear that he was a man who accepted a challenge with anticipation and intelligence. What a journey his life was, and how much we appreciate your efforts to make us more aware and even simply remind us of his great achievements.

Please accept my condolences, and please keep telling us the stories that your father brought to life.

[sterling49]

Condolences to you and yours Jackie, I watched and read of your pop’s achievements and adventures, for what seems like forever.
What an amazing life he has had, he crammed it in, a lesson for us all.

[John Ginger]

So sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences to you and your family.
Thank-you for sharing your Dad’s stories and achievements, I enjoyed learning about him

Edited by John Ginger, 03 February 2018 - 16:27.

[Doug Nye]

Sincere condolences, Jackie. There's a Dad to remember with immense pride...

 

DCN

[Jagjon]

Sorry to hear this news,  condolences to all family.

I'd guess you will have many good memories of him.   I remember  his rallying & the Corsair v Ship in mid 1960's.

My  pal at the time collecting  a Mk1 Lotus from him around 1966/7,   it was  an early car but had been uprated to look like the airflow model  and we did thousands of miles  in it, all  I recall was the BOO registration  but no numbers.  I think it might  have been given to him by Ford  around the time.

Later we both had  other  Mk1 Lotus but none as quick as BOO.