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Dave1800BDA
25-09-2008, 16:04
very sad news today, just heard that Ian kennedy passed away last night, he was only 46,
A very well known man over in Northern Ireland, he showed his RS1800 in concours, did a couple of national day displays for me, a quiet man and well liked by all
great loss
RIP
IreR2000
25-09-2008, 16:08
Rip.:(
paul spence
25-09-2008, 16:10
sad news:( ,R.I.P
Lifes too short :( . R.I.P
MerryMart
25-09-2008, 17:00
Can't believe this news !
A true gentleman.
I always met Ian at the local NW200 classic display which takes place just a short drive from Ians house. If it was a wet night, Ian would have taken his red mk2 RS2000, but if it was dry, the RS1800 would be there, immaculate. He always had time to talk about his cars or open the bonnet.
His cars were always very, very well presented. He would not know how to over rev an engine. He never 'rallied' about.
I spoke to him at this years NW200 display and, just as they were going on the parade lap, I said to Ian, "for gods sake, take it a bit easier this year and don't be spinning the tyres !" Those standing around laughed, they knew the score, while Ian just smiled and grinned. " I'll try not to " he said.
RIP
Martin.
fast eddie
25-09-2008, 17:03
thats no age, r.i.p mate.
richard wilson
25-09-2008, 17:10
Can't believe this news !
A true gentleman.
I always met Ian at the local NW200 classic display which takes place just a short drive from Ians house. If it was a wet night, Ian would have taken his red mk2 RS2000, but if it was dry, the RS1800 would be there, immaculate. He always had time to talk about his cars or open the bonnet.
His cars were always very, very well presented. He would not know how to over rev an engine. He never 'rallied' about.
I spoke to him at this years NW200 display and, just as they were going on the parade lap, I said to Ian, "for gods sake, take it a bit easier this year and don't be spinning the tyres !" Those standing around laughed, they knew the score, while Ian just smiled and grinned. " I'll try not to " he said.
RIP
Martin.
words can not describe how i felt when i got the fone call to tell me the terible news, he was the quiet man on the local ford scene but he enjoyed the crack with the lads and enjoyed his cars very much,he will be sadly missed by all the lads.
r.i.p to the quiet man
Aaron P.
25-09-2008, 17:13
R.I.P, not sure if I ever met the man doing the shows.....sad loss to his family & friends
graceloc
25-09-2008, 17:17
sad day, he was up at the show in Antrim a couple of weeks ago too.
R.I.P.
ModenaRS2
25-09-2008, 17:39
He soundes like a true Gent.
My thoughts are with his friends and family.
R.I.P
sad news, r.i.p ian, condolences to his family
john foster
25-09-2008, 18:08
sad news was talking to him only a couple of weeks ago. R.I.P
sorry to hear about this sad loss,:( i never met him,but he seemed like a top bloke....my thoughts are with his family.....R.I.P....
i hope you dont think im a bit strange in asking this,but has anyone got any pictures of him,in happier times:) ,so i can put a name to a face?? hope this doesnt sound a bit morbid???
Dave1800BDA
25-09-2008, 18:55
sorry no pictures or Ian, his car tho
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc49/timjim69/dono2005031.jpg
Very sad, so young, RIP
Steve
Very sad news thoughts go out to his family.....:( :( :( :(
RIP
Vicky
richard wilson
25-09-2008, 19:08
sorry no pictures or Ian, his car tho
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc49/timjim69/dono2005031.jpg
and this was his run around.
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc49/nordicblue2000/032.jpg
oldskooljoe
25-09-2008, 19:13
I have his RS1800 as my main background picture,stunning lovely car !!!
R.I.P Steve,thoughts go out to the family:( :( :(
MerryMart
25-09-2008, 19:18
The only picture I could find
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh318/MerryMart_album/IanKennedy.jpg
Martin
sad loss to all, no age at all, will b missed,RIP
A genuine enthusiast. Such a sad loss.
Joe.
Think that photo was taken at Kames when a crowd of us went over
to a Scottish show a few years back.
Only spoke to Ian briefly a few weeks ago.
He was one of the most genuine people you could meet
a very quiet man.
He will be sadly missed by all who Knew him.
R.I.P
shaun.treacy
25-09-2008, 19:59
sad news a true gentleman RIP
very sad rip mate my thoughts are with his friends and family
acheyford
25-09-2008, 20:50
words can not describe how i felt when i got the fone call to tell me the terible news, he was the quiet man on the local ford scene but he enjoyed the crack with the lads and enjoyed his cars very much,he will be sadly missed by all the lads.
r.i.p to the quiet man
same as richard just can't believe it.I've known Ian 20years and was talking to him @ juction1 show in antrim only last sunday.he was a quite man with ford's as his passion.He will be sadley missed by all who knew him.
R.I.P
sad news rip Ian
had some good chats with him about blueys
regards
D
thoughts are with his family and friends :( :(
RIP
One of lifes true gentlemen,i have had the privelege of knowing Ian for a long time,he will be sadly missed by all over here.
RIP Ian.
Never did get to speak to the man but have seen him at shows here and there. His cars are truly stunning and a very highly respected man. R.I.P. IAN
This is very sad Ian was a true gent, can I ask what happened folks?
John
69-johny-rs-07
25-09-2008, 22:12
r.i.p life IS TO short
Shocking :eek:
Didn't know him, but sad all the same. :(
His cars look terrific :) An on-going credit to him.
very sad news and still at a young age:(
oggie snr
25-09-2008, 22:44
very sad news today, just heard that Ian kennedy passed away last night, he was only 46,
A very well known man over in Northern Ireland, he showed his RS1800 in concours, did a couple of national day displays for me, a quiet man and well liked by all
great loss
RIP
Had good chat with Ian at the portrush show back in May he was sorry he that he had never found the time to get over to the lakes tour but was looking forward to doing 2009 next year very nice guy sad loss RIP Ian.
RS2000EXPRESS
25-09-2008, 22:49
Very sad and unfair when you read something like this.
Very sad and unfair when you read something like this.
couldnt agree more
didnt know the guy, but from what everybody says, he sounded like a great, genuine fellow
:(
Our thoughts go out to all who knew Ian, Sad loss indeed.
couldnt agree more
didnt know the guy, but from what everybody says, he sounded like a great, genuine fellow
:(
Ditto on this ,its always the genuine people who are taken away too soon, RIP
vtaggart
26-09-2008, 20:06
Very sad to read this, only spoke to him once at Portrush as everyone said a nice man. Sorry news. R.I.P
Vincent
still in shock .. sad loss R.I.P.
docscars
27-09-2008, 14:59
what a shock this was a real gentleman RIP Ian
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