I got into marshalling through Derek Ongaro, who worked closely with Sid on many safety aspects that didn't just affect GP circuits. Unfortunately, I only ever met Sid at Derek's funeral (1997), so my tribute has to be that everything he did then, which continues and develops now, improves safety not just for the drivers but also for the marshals and, yes, the spectators.
RIP the Prof. Have a Cigar on me and say "hello" to my uncle Derek.
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