Condolence Massages
Below are a selection of messages sent to Dave's Family:
----- Original Message -----
From: GPUL
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 10:20 PM
Subject: Dear Mr.Graham Betts..( from Japan )
Dear Mr.Graham Betts ,
Now I'm very sad and still can't believe about Dave's gone...
It was very unexpected because me and Dave had comunicate by e-mails
for next projects in Asian countries ..it was only before 3 weeks..
My Name is Yoshihiro Ojima..I own Lambretta business in Japan and Thailand.
Dave had helped me when I had troubled with Partner of my company.
He had made new cylinder kits for Japan market...It was very beautiful memory.
And..He was like Elder brother or great teacher for me...
I just started to show about Dave's Picture on my websites.
Please understand for using his picture on my websites..He has many fan in Japan.
And..I apologize because I can't go to England on next tuesday to say good bye to Dave...
Please Regards to Dave...Mr.Graham .
Yoshihiro Ojima
GrandPrix Unlimited, Japan
www.lambrettagrandprix.com
http://lambrettagrandprix.blogspot.com/
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Lee
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 5:49 PM
Subject: Message From Snooty MMSC
To Graham and all the family
Mate I can't put into words what to say to you at this time although knowing dave for long I only have nothing but good memories.
As you know seeing him and popping into the shop with always the reply of "ey up Mukka! will stay with me for ever,
I will be at the funeral to see him for the last time as a Friend,mate and Club member,
Please as I know you will look after all the Kids and Please let all the Kids know that they have close friends of any of the Monsters as he was always there for us.
We have now heard that the funeral will be on the 21st so will see you there.
Love to you all
Snooty MMSC,
----- Original Message -----
From: AF Rayspeed Ltd
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 4:46 PM
Subject: FW: condolence letter for Dave
Dear Graham and Family,
I just wished to pass on my condolences and those of the rest of AF Rayspeed, we have been deeply saddened to hear of Dave's sudden death.
Dave was a friend and 'a lovely bloke'. I shall miss our conversations. I remember how good his advice was at my first sprint in York. He'll be sorely missed.
Our thought are with you and your family at this difficult time, you have our heartfelt sympathies.
Ben Kemp
AF Rayspeed
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris (zombie)
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 11:05 AM
Subject: dave betts
our condolence to all daves family at the sad loss of losing such a great bloke. we at mansfield roadrunners scooter club are all in shock as dave, as a friend has kept us all on the road with our scooters for the past 3 years. he will be sadly missed by all.
regards and farewell
from
zombie
mansfield roadrunners scooter club
----- Original Message -----
From: gary dobson
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 3:15 PM
Subject: deepest sympathy
my heart goes out to daves family in this sad loss of a great man , a great engineer , a great ambassador for scootering . and most of all a great polite individual who has time for everyone.
my deepest sympathy , gary (dobbo) dobson . newark (ex mmsc) . keep the scooters ticking over in heaven bettsy.
----- Original Message -----
From: phil clay
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 5:42 PM
Subject: dave
Hi, I knew Dave and was indeed with him until around 4.30 on the Friday, I made him a cup of tea, and was going to have a chat with him about my engine rebuild.
He seemed ok,I asked if there was anything I could do to help around the shop, I would be more than willing to help. But he was quite busy so we didn’t really get to chat much.
Anyway Dave has certainly left his mark, and was a well respected bloke, I am sure you are very proud of him and the respect he has earned over the years.
Dave will be missed by many people, a great gentle friendly man who made a great impression on people.
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time, but please take comfort in the fact he was a FANTASTIC man and a genius at what he did. I am indeed proud to be able to say I knew him and was a friend.
Thanks phil
----- Original Message -----
From: Mau Spencer
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 3:45 PM
Subject: Condolences for Dave
Graham,
Sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Please accept my condolences on behalf of everyone here at Classic Scooterist Scene and Twist & Go magazines.
Mau
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Mau Spencer
Editor
TWIST & GO
CLASSIC SCOOTERIST SCENE
----- Original Message -----
From: stuart owen
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 9:39 AM
Subject: RIP DAVE
I knew Dave from my days sprinting on the track with him over the last few years.He was always helpful and enjoyed a laugh at the meetings ,I know it will be a much quieter place at meetings from now on. My condolences go out to his family at this time.RIP Dave
From Stuart Owen
----- Original Message -----
From: sheepw@aol.com
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 5:11 PM
Subject: Dave
Hello ,
Just thought I'd say how shocked and sorry I was to hear the news about Dave. Only found out now after I have returned from a weekend at Woodbridge racing. What a decent bloke he was and he was always happy and looked like he enjoyed everything thoroughly. My condolences to his family , must be a terrible time for them , hopefully they can draw some comfort from the fact he was so well liked.
Shaun Walker ( Straightliners )
----- Original Message -----
From:
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 9:10 PM
Dear Graham,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Dave's death. In my dealings with
Dave he was always honest and open and I was happy to recommend him to
friends.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this time.
Best Regards, Steve Grant (derby & District SC)
----- Original Message -----
From: "rleetopper"
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 1:54 PM
Subject: Will miss you Dave
So sad to hear about Dave's passing.
Over the past 4 years I got to know Dave really well and he built me
two fantastic engines for my Lambretta. The man was a superb engineer
and tuner with seemingly endless knowledge, creative ideas and the
ability to squeeze those important extra horses from the Italian/
Indian shopping bikes I love.
He always had time for a chat and a cuppa. Nothing was ever too much
trouble and he came to my rescue on many occasions.
He built me with a Rapido 250 that has given me the most fun I have
ever had on a Lammy in the 30 years I have owned them!
The scooter scene locally and nationally has lost a true original, a
maverick who did things his way and gave the finger to those who
doubted his ability. How wrong they were!
It was a pleasure & privilige to have known you Dave, I will miss you.
Ian Gregory (Heanor)
SES Tuning Rapido 250