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04-29-2003, 04:45 AM | #16 | |
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The Nice guy always finishes last.
EXCEPT Possum! He'll be missed, dearly. Rest in peace, Possum! |
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Sad news, a driver that will definitely be missed, I always enjoyed Rally OZ & NZ because it meant I would get to see Possum in action......
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The posts I and others made earlier regarding Possum Bourne passing away do seem to be premature. I heard the news on a local radio station this morning and took it at face value. Bizzarely it appears the news report is incorrect. Possum is fighting on!
It is cruel that some elements of the media are announcing Possum's death when he is still very much alive. However medical staff have announced his chances of recovery or survival are virtually nil. This is the latest update on his condition from World Rally News: A statement has been issued today by Murray Brown, general manager of Possum Bourne Motorsport, on behalf of the Bourne family: “Peggy and ‘Possum’s’ family remain by ‘Possum’s’ bedside in Dunedin Hospital. “Possum’ has now been removed from all life support equipment but is getting the best possible care from the hospital staff. “The family continues to take strength from ‘Possum’s’ courage to the end, as well as the messages of support from throughout New Zealand, Australia and around the world. “No further statements will be made until there is a significant change in ‘Possum’s’ condition.” |
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04-29-2003, 08:41 AM | #19 | |
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Yeah Phil, it seems the news got it all mixed up.....sorry Jimster.
I just found this disclaimer on another rally site which yesterday had it posted that Possum had passed: "Contrary to sad reports in Australian press is that Possum has not passed away shortly after his life support was switched. Instead he remains to struggle with family by his side. This was the status at 1200 hours NZ Time +1200 GMT. "
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Long post. I could post a link to the original website, but maybe the link will change. So here it is, latest article from The New Zeland Herald.
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Last article I'll post on Possum. The news I didn't want to hear is now reality. I feel terrible, not because I know him so well (just learned who he was in a week, learned he was a great person), but the way he had to go. Sad story, sad end, he didn't deserve this.
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So if the NZ papers are saying that he has passed away now, about 6 hours ago for me, he is gone? I don't think it's a mistake but lets hope it is. If the press lied like this they would get ALOT of feedback! So is he gone or not? If so it's still hard to believe!
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04-29-2003, 11:39 PM | #24 | |
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It is true and very sad. Peter "Possum" Bourne died peacefully at 12:58am Wednesday. He is survived by his by his wife and three children.
You can post a tribute on a website setup by Subaru New Zealand here Tribute I honestly have no words right now as I am sadden that bad
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