Swerni - RIP

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vaud

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55,089 posts

170 months

Wednesday 4th June
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I learned just now that sadly Swerni (Steve W), a long time PHer and fan of TVRs and luminous orange cars, passed away today.

He had recently retired and was enjoying the change of pace.

RIP big guy.

Puggit

49,088 posts

263 months

Wednesday 4th June
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Gutted, I knew Steve in real life. Such a great guy, I'm torn up.

He did make a Facebook post earlier in the week that was really heartfelt. cry

He did have some notice and went out enjoying life beer

dibblecorse

7,089 posts

207 months

Wednesday 4th June
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Ah, thats crap news, happening way too often before people get a chance to enjoy their retirement, enjoyed many of his posts, Godspeed Swerni ...

Lefty

18,150 posts

217 months

Wednesday 4th June
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Oh st I’m sorry to hear this, he was a good guy

vaud

Original Poster:

55,089 posts

170 months

Wednesday 4th June
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Puggit said:
Gutted, I knew Steve in real life. Such a great guy, I'm torn up.
Me too - met through PH and then found we were in the same industry went to some of the same events, which made them way more fun to go to. Stayed in touch with plenty of banter - and was messaging just the other week. frown

limpsfield

6,283 posts

268 months

Wednesday 4th June
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If I remember correctly, he had the massive orange 4x4 - Infinty?

I've been on here a long time and always enjoyed reading his posts. My condolences to his family and those who knew him.

Always a reminder how finite our time is.

Sheetmaself

5,899 posts

213 months

Wednesday 4th June
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I remember him fondly from many years ago, although never met him he was always one of the good guys.

A Glass of whisky will be toasted to you and a little left in the glass for ya x

Puggit

49,088 posts

263 months

Wednesday 4th June
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vaud said:
Me too - met through PH and then found we were in the same industry went to some of the same events, which made them way more fun to go to. Stayed in touch with plenty of banter - and was messaging just the other week. frown
Did the banter involve any of the C-bombs? Going to have to remember not to send him pictures of rude words now.

We met the same way, PH (even rented him our house in France once for Le Mans weekend) and then IT. He certainly made exhibitions more tolerable.

vaud

Original Poster:

55,089 posts

170 months

Wednesday 4th June
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Puggit said:
Did the banter involve any of the C-bombs? Going to have to remember not to send him pictures of rude words now.
Not too much.

More often pics like this (his photo)


FiF

46,811 posts

266 months

Wednesday 4th June
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Ah no. cry Condolences to all.

21TonyK

12,411 posts

224 months

Wednesday 4th June
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Never met but exchanged a few messages on various things, seemed like a decent chap.

Condolences to those close to him.

Frimley111R

17,073 posts

249 months

Wednesday 4th June
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Very sad to hear, RIP.

zb

3,264 posts

179 months

Wednesday 4th June
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RIP an old head on here.

AdeTuono

7,545 posts

242 months

Wednesday 4th June
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I sold Swerni my Z06 many years ago, and we kept in touch regularly. He was a kindred spirit, and had an outlook on life (and PH) that mirrored mine. Really sorry to hear this news.

rich1231

17,339 posts

275 months

Wednesday 4th June
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Ahhh fck.

Condolences to his family. Lots of fun memories from trips to Dirty Dicks.

The tallest man I ever liked.

Shnozz

28,969 posts

286 months

Wednesday 4th June
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Sad news. RIP Swerni. Longstanding and well liked PHer.

Harry Flashman

20,589 posts

257 months

Wednesday 4th June
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That is sad. I met him a few times, and really liked him. Horrible news, and so sad to pass just after retiring. RIP Steve.

AB

18,360 posts

210 months

Wednesday 4th June
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RIP Steve, a longstanding member and a nice fella. He climbed Kilimanjaro after me about 20 years ago IIRC.


Kinky

39,877 posts

284 months

Wednesday 4th June
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I was saddened to just hear this through work.

God bless Bernard Breslaw Swerni and thanks for all the great times cry

Biker's Nemesis

40,082 posts

223 months

Wednesday 4th June
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Damnit, RIP Swerni. He seemed like One of the good Ones.