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Old 23 May 2019, 01:26 (Ref:3905312)   #26
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Old 23 May 2019, 12:30 (Ref:3905364)   #27
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I feel compelled to post on here. I didn't know John, but have seen his name mentioned on Ten Tenths over the years.
From reading everyone's posts I do now feel that I do know him, albeit slightly. He would appear to have been a lovely chap, with a sense of fairness, a strong knowledge of the difference between right & wrong, and a keen sense of humour. It is also blindingly obvious from all of your posts that hew was extremely well liked & loved, highly respected and will be sorely missed by you all.
I offer everyone my condolences for your loss.
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Old 24 May 2019, 07:33 (Ref:3905460)   #28
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I feel compelled to post on here. I didn't know John, but have seen his name mentioned on Ten Tenths over the years.
From reading everyone's posts I do now feel that I do know him, albeit slightly. He would appear to have been a lovely chap, with a sense of fairness, a strong knowledge of the difference between right & wrong, and a keen sense of humour. It is also blindingly obvious from all of your posts that hew was extremely well liked & loved, highly respected and will be sorely missed by you all.
I offer everyone my condolences for your loss.
Thank you so much for this, you have got him spot on. x
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Old 24 May 2019, 07:39 (Ref:3905461)   #29
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Yes thank you VIVA GT, as Claire said ‘Spot on’.
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Old 24 May 2019, 10:03 (Ref:3905478)   #30
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All,

i am hoping to compile a film tribute to John which will be shown at the wake (still not confirmed when that is but we will let you all know as soon as possible ) but also the film will be available on the 360 Website, but I need your help,
if you have any pictures of you with him or indeed of him etc, if you would like them included then can you send them to me via PM here or to my e mail (PM me for) then that would be great.

Thanks
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Old 15 Jun 2019, 19:53 (Ref:3911063)   #31
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I just wanted to give you an update on John Smith , Its ironic that its the saturday of the Le Mans 24 hour, an event he loved so much, as do I and it drove us to 360 and also beyond!
A lot of you have been asking "When is the funeral?".. and it has been a rather long time. I will apologise for this, although, it is outside my direct control.
Given the nature of John's passing, in that he went into hospital for a "routine" type issue, there has been an investigation into his death, which is outside our control and has been driven by the coroner , as such, while this investigation takes place, unfortunately, we cannot lay John to rest. I am sorry for all of you who. like me, want some sort of closure.
As soon as I have more news (which should be next week) I will update all the streams and those of you who have PM'd etc, I will notify you all.
What I can say, is that we are looking at taking John "home" as such, to Royal Tunbridge Wells for his funeral (nothing is concrete at the moemnt but that is what we want to do) , where he came from, We are also working with our great friends within the Motorsport Industry, to provide John with a fitting venue for a memorial to his life, in fact, a celebration of his life and as soon as we have finalised details, we will issue them to you all.
I know many of you loved this man, a character who, judging by some of your comments and kind words, enriched our lives, and I know that you want to pay your respects and say "goodbye for now" to him, we are working on that and hopefully it will be soon.
In the meantime, thank you all for your contiued support and those of you who love real motorsport... enjoy the best weekend of the year... well... until we do the 360 again that is! ha ha

Thank you all again
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Thanks for keeping us informed as to what is happening Claire, if I am in the country I will attend.
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Thanks for keeping us informed as to what is happening Claire, if I am in the country I will attend.
No Problem Gordon.
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THE DATE OF THE FUNERAL

After considerable time, we can now announce that the funeral of John Gregory Smith will take place on
Tuesday 9 July 2019 at 13:00 at

Tunbridge Wells Crematorium
Benhall Mill Rd
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TN2 5JJ. following this service, we will then celebrate Johns life at
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John specifically asked for no flowers but instead if you would like, you can make a donation to The Stroke Association or The Motorsports Safety Fund (of which John was a trustee.)

Whilst black is usually worn out of respect, this is a celebration of his life and as such, it is not a necessity, the choice is yours.

We regret that seeing John at the funeral directors will not be possible.

If you are attending please RSVP me so that I may know for numbers.

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Old 24 Aug 2019, 13:53 (Ref:3923995)   #35
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Hi everyone,

Just spotted over on the Historic section this wonderful tribute to John that Claire made on his fantastic life and was shown at his life celebration down at Brands Hatch last month.

Rest well John, we all miss you terribly xx

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N7JO2Q...ature=youtu.be
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This day one year ago, a very special gentleman passed away. All of us whose lives were touched by this kind and sweet soul, miss him so much. Rest in Peace John xx
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Hi John, well I hope that you like this because Country was your favourite music.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xMKISEhc9Ic

Myself and everyone that ever knew and loved you are missing you so very much and wish you were still around.

Anyway Happy Birthday sweetheart.

Paula xx

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Hi John, well I hope that you like this because Country was your favourite music.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xMKISEhc9Ic

Myself and everyone that ever knew and loved you are missing you so very much and wish you were still around.

Anyway Happy Birthday sweetheart.

Paula xx
Lovely thought, Paula, most appropriate. Gone but not forgotten.
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Two years ago tomorrow morning, a very special gentleman sadly left us all.

Rest in Peace John xx
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Three years ago today, a wonderful man passed away.

John, those of us who knew and loved you, are missing you enormously.

Rest in Peace JGS
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Still in our thoughts John.

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Happy 79th Birthday John, we all miss you xx
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Four years ago today a wonderful man left us too soon.

John was a special person who was not only highly successful throughout his business career and beforehand as a navigator in the RAF but became one of the very best Motor Racing “Clerks of the Course” the UK has ever seen. He was firm but fair and is sorely missed by the Motorsport community.

We all miss you John and always will.

PS. Here again is the 15 minute tribute to John made by Claire Smith that was played at his Life Celebration at Brands Hatch in July 2019. It was there where he started his motorsport career on the bank.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N7JO2QFaJtw&feature=youtu.be

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Every time I put the Clerks Licence round my neck I think of John, who was my mentor.
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Happy Heavenly 80th Birthday John
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