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| fasteddy | | Chaac |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/10/2008 | | Posts | : | 962 | | Location | : | Wisconsin, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 01:02 Post title : "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away | | | With a really heavy heart I want to let you all know that Big Jack Wilson, friend of many in here Passed away around 3:00 PM on Monday at home with Dianne and their son Jake and grand daughter. His suffering of the past week has ended.
I talked with Dianne tonight and she asked me to post on the forums for her. I started this as new thread as this will be the place I direct Diane too to view condolences and anything you would like to share.
We had planned to make one last trip to Georgia this weekend. Had the privileged of riding with him on two trips, one to New York and one to Arizona and at a number of rallies. An American hero who served in Vietnam,and most never knew the pain he carried from that war. I was proud to have shared the road with him.
Jack, my friend and brother, I would say rest, but I don't think you will...so I will say ride on my brother..ride on.
eddy
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| EnGage | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 14/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,155 | | Location | : | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 01:10 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: fasteddy) | | | Dianne,
I am very sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed getting to know both of you. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.
Our thoughts are with you.
Jack, rest in peace brother ...
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| bondage007 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/07/2011 | | Posts | : | 263 | | Location | : | Glocester, Rhode Island, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 01:11 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: fasteddy) | | | My deepest sympathies to Mrs. Wilson, family and friends.
I didn't know Jack personally but every one here is connected by something or someone. I will say a prayer and raise a toast in his honor.
Sincerely
John Bond
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| Lantesh | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 25/05/2011 | | Posts | : | 243 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 02:53 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: fasteddy) | | | I am very sorry for Dianne, and her family. I didn't know Jack, but I know he was a well liked member here, and will be missed. My sympathies go out to his family.
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| Leethal | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 03:12 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: Lantesh) | | | RIP Jack, didn't know you mate but enjoyed your company here, ride on.
Condolences to Dianne and the family, sad times. I am sure you all have many great memories.
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 03:31 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: Leethal) | | | I'm very sorry to hear that Big Jack has passed, but I know he fought the good fight and he was loved by his family and friends.
I was also privileged to have him (along with Eddy and Todd) spend the evening with me and my wife at our home in Denver before we all rode our Thunderbirds out to Prescott, AZ for the SWTF Rally in June of 2011.
I've posted this before, but you'll see Jack come blasting past me (doing about 100 mph) around 2:51 in the video below...
I know he absolutely loved that run through Monument Valley and his riding with Eddy and Todd.... even the snowy and cold bits they did towards the end. It's too bad he didn't get a chance to throw his leg over the 'Bird's saddle one last time, but I'll always remember him blasting off into the distance on his Triumph.
Ride on, big guy! 
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| Fordster | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 365 | | Location | : | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 03:31 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: Leethal) | | | I didn't personally know Jack but he was certainly well-liked and respected both by those who did, and by those of us who knew him only through his contribution to this forum. He will be missed.
Condolences to Dianne and family, our thoughts are with you.
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| daz | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 7,686 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 04:36 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: fasteddy) | | | Diane,
Like most here I never met Jack, and in fact i never really heard a lot from him because he wasn't that active on the forum. But from what few words of his i read it was immediately obvious what a sweet and gentle soul he was. People like that only need to say a few words and you recognize that they are that kind of person immediately. I know that you know i'm not just saying this to be kind and polite at such a sad time because you know it's true. I wish i coulda met the big guy and rode with him. It's not right that things like this happen to people like him. And to you and your family Diane my deepest condolences. I know this particular pain and i'm sorry you and yours have to endure it. May Jack rest in peace.
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 05:10 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: daz) | | | I did not know Jack either but know the feeling of losing a friend or loved one all too well.My condolences Maam. Dave!!!
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| BlueNose | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 05:32 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: fasteddy) | | | Condolences to all of the family and friends of Big Jack. He was obviously deeply loved.
Although we had never met, I knew him to be a keen Triumph enthusiast just like me. That wonderful video is an inspiration to ride.
Ride in peace.
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| Oak | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 03/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 551 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 06:55 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: BlueNose) | | | This forum has made the world a smaller place for people sharing an interest and there are certain characters that rise to the top through a combination of written words and reputation, Big Jack was such a person. Although many of us didn't have the privilege of physically meeting him, his posts and the more recent posts tracking his declining health have touched us all. I'm sure he will be remembered by a lot of members across the world for a very long time. My thoughts are with his family.
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| ThunderRat | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 08/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,056 | | Location | : | Castle Hill, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 07:25 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: fasteddy) | | | I, like many others hers knew him as a forum mate. Brought together by a bike and a computer but classed as a friend.
Vale, Jack, ride the skies and create some thunder for those of us down below.
Steve
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| Druid | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 14/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,359 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 07:27 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: Oak) | | | To Jacks family . May you all find peace with the warmth of thoughts from all of us .
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 07:29 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: Oak) | | | Condolences to the family and friends of Big Jack.
A fighter to the end.
RIP
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| magpie | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 1,507 | | Location | : | NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 07:35 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: ThunderRat) | | |
Dianne ,
As others have said before Jack was a respected member of this forum and I wish I had met him.
I am very sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my prayers .
It's hard to lose the good ones !
Rob and family.
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| SeanS | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 17/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,179 | | Location | : | Matlock, Derbyshire UK, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 07:49 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: Oak) | | |
Oak wrote:
This forum has made the world a smaller place for people sharing an interest and there are certain characters that rise to the top through a combination of written words and reputation, Big Jack was such a person. Although many of us didn't have the privilege of physically meeting him, his posts and the more recent posts tracking his declining health have touched us all. I'm sure he will be remembered by a lot of members across the world for a very long time. My thoughts are with his family. |
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It is always sad to loose a friend and family member. Through this forum we have all got to know new friends and aquaintences with a common interest in not only the Thunderbird but motorcycling as a whole.
My thoughts are with Big Jacks family and I hope Big Jack himself finds himself enjoying perfect roads
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| GerPa | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/12/2011 | | Posts | : | 1,919 | | Location | : | Mackay, Central Queensland, Australia |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 08:47 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away . May He Rest In Peace | | | To Dianne and Family
Our words cannot cover the loss you guys are experiencing at this time.
Like others here I never met Jack but communicated a couple of times with him via the forum, We will like wise miss his presence but be rest assure He will be watching "All of Us". and don't forget the old saying "Only the good die young" and from all accounts from the
conversations that I have had with Eddy that Jack was a tremendous person.
Eddy thanks for keeping us informed.
Dianne Our thought are with you at this time.
Regards
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| Ninox_s | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/08/2010 | | Posts | : | 755 | | Location | : | Naracoorte, South Australia, Australia |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 09:32 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away . May He Rest In Peace (Re: GerPa) | | | To Dianne, family and friends, our thoughts are with you in these trying times.
We are all sad to see such a respected member of this forum pass away. He will be missed.
Regards Frank and Rae
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| gwight | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 26/04/2011 | | Posts | : | 761 | | Location | : | Broken Hill, N.S.W., Australia |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 10:12 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away . May He Rest In Peace (Re: Ninox_s) | | | Condolences to Big Jack's family & friends at this sad time.
Graham & Dianne.
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| Cody | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/04/2010 | | Posts | : | 208 | | Location | : | Siloam Springs, Arkansas, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 10:22 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: fasteddy) | | | As I read the stories from eddy and narsisco about Big Jack, I realize that he was a man who made his dreams happen. That is a quality that I admire very much. My condolences to his family and his many friends.
Cody
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| intimidator32 | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2012 | | Posts | : | 913 | | Location | : | lexington, ky, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 10:53 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: Cody) | | | to Dianne, i didnt know Big Jack personally, only on the forum, but like all the guys on here i considered him a friend. he will be missed on here and were all saddened by his passing. my thoughts this day are with you and your family.
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| Gary | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 21/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 339 | | Location | : | Herford/used to be london, Germany |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 11:03 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: intimidator32) | | | Sorry and sad to hear that my condolences to his family
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| EnGage | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 14/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,155 | | Location | : | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 12:50 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: Gary) | | | Also posted before, but posted here for posterity.
Fast eddy on the left, Big Jack on the right. On our way back from Prescott, AZ. This was shot at the top of Togwotee Pass, just east of Jackson, WY.
And one from Monument Valley with Eddy and David:
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 15:34 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: EnGage) | | | And a few more from that ride...
(Left to Right) Jack, Todd, Yours Truly, Eddy
Jack surveys the Eisenhower Tunnel (eastern approach)
Jack and Todd in Monument Valley
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2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
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1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 17:02 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: fasteddy) | | | Very sorry to hear, my condolences go out to all the family and friends
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| edbob | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 04/04/2012 | | Posts | : | 931 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 17:25 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: jov2002ca) | | | Big Jack: I didn't 'know' you, but in a way I did, because that could have been me blasting toward the horizon at 100mph with my hair on fire. A tip of the hat to the bereaved - we lost a good one - Ed.
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| | Posted : 09 May 2013 - 22:54 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: edbob) | | | Certainly not the news i wanted to hear ,Dianne , family , and friends my thoughts and prayers are with you now and they have been for a while now. Jack has won his battle, his personal triumph celebrate the ones that have found their way and grieve the ones that are lost. Here's to you BIG JACK You will never be forgotten.
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| woody | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 874 | | Location | : | goulburn, nsw, Australia |
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| | Posted : 10 May 2013 - 00:06 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: Linkdog) | | | Sad to hear the loss of one of our T bird family members. I never knew Jack personally but I'm sure he will be sorely missed by those who have had the pleasure.
Ride on Big Jack
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 10 May 2013 - 00:18 Post title : Re: "Big Jack" Wilson Passed Away (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | |
narsisco_lopez wrote:
(Left to Right) Jack, Todd, Yours Truly, Eddy
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What a great pic. Just goes to show what a great forum can pull together. A memory not to be forgotten.
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| fasteddy | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 16/10/2008 | | Posts | : | 962 | | Location | : | Wisconsin, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 May 2013 - 02:35 Post title : Re: Gathering for Big Jack | | | A dinner will be held at the MOOSE Lodge in Elkheart, Indiana at 12:00 PM on Saturday the 18th. Jack played his Favorite non fishing non motorcycling game of Texas "Hold Em" there every week, even when he was sick. Any desiring to attend are welcome. There will be no other service. Jack was cremated today.
eddy
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