mikef Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 I'm sorry to be the bearer of sad news. Graham James passed away yesterday morning, 15th November 2023 in Frimley Park Hospital. Graham had been soldiering on with increasing medical problems for a long time but now his pain is over. Our thoughts are with his wife, Vera, and the rest of Graham’s family and friends at this difficult time. I first flew with Graham at the Hanworth club over 40 years ago. Our ways parted when I got more serious about Free Flight Gliders. Around 17 years ago, I caught the DLG ‘bug’ and joined Thames Valley Silent Flyers, meeting up with Graham again. We were also together on the BARCS Committee more recently. Until July, Graham was still at the TVSF field running events for us, when he was no longer able to fly himself, and had planned to run more. Graham was a friend and mentor to many, had a great sense of humour and was always willing to cheerfully help others - he will be greatly missed. We will think of him as we fly our gliders. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Member PeteMitchell Posted November 16 Committee Member Share Posted November 16 Sad news. RIP Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Ott Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 Flying forever in our thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Austin Posted November 17 Administrators Share Posted November 17 Another great man gone, RIP Graham.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermaldoctor Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 This is gut wrenching RIP Graham. I was very fond of him he was a great bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 Very sad news. Graham bent over backwards to get me started in F3J and 100S around 2010, sourcing a winch and gliders. We were very often teamed up together on the field for competitions. He 'volunteered' me for the BARCS committee, intending for me to take over as treasurer which I side-stepped to become Public Relations Officer and eventually Chairman. He convinced me to change from using JR radio to Jeti with the comment 'whatever question you ask (can it do this or that?) the answer is always 'yes'. He was right. Seen here with Colin Boorman at Radioglide 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThermalBoy Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 Really really sad news. Graham was a great guy with a brilliant sense of humour. Always enjoyed his company whether it was on a flat field, a slope or a pub. RIP Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_t Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 Sorry to hear this news. Graham was a very prominent figure in the early days of F3J and went on to great things in BARCS. He was always helpful on the field and great company. RIP Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyslapnut Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Very sad news. He always made me laugh at some point in any conversation. Such a good man with very high standards. RIP Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermaldoctor Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 Any details of funeral please Mike? I would want to pay my respects if at all possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikef Posted November 22 Author Share Posted November 22 I will post details as soon as I know any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Stainton Posted Thursday at 12:19 Share Posted Thursday at 12:19 Very sad news. May he rest in peace (when his is not flying through the heavens). Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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