Support thread for Possum Bourne

[Blitzen]

Although I don't watch rallying, my (well our) condolences go out to his family and friends at this tough time. I hope he maxes a recovery! Good luck Possum!

[tazdev]

Well the latest news is NOT good

after test over this last weekend it revealed his head injuries to be worse than initally suspected. The family have decided that it is not in Possums best interests to continue life support.

So my thoughts go out to his family as they have been forced to make the hardest decision of their lives.



We'll miss you Possum

[Toksin]

My prayers go out to his family.

We'll miss you Possum.

[Oz]

RIP Possum Bourne. 2003.

I am almost in tears. This is the most tragic loss for Oz/NZ motorsport ever. What an absolute champion. What a tragic waste...

[Jimster]

Damn this is awful to hear




ooks like this is the end for Possum

[Moppie]

Iv been watching TV to try and catch the report, but seem to keep missing it.


Link to the story on xtra: http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,3882-2322501,00.html

and his website: http://www.possumpwrc.co.nz



Iv been luckey enough to have meet him once, and seen him race several times. He really was a great guy and this is a huge loss to NZ motorsport.
He was the Rally equivilant of Bruce Mclaren, and will be remembered in the same light. A very talanted driver with a passion for his sport and a great guy who never had an ego and was always willing to help others.




We'll miss ya Possum.

[taranaki]

It is a supreme irony that one of New Zealand's greatest competitive racers should meet his end while conducting a pre-race inspection of the course.The exact circumstances of the collision may never be fully explained,but sadly they are not that important any more.The world rally circuit has lost an amazing competitor,and his family has lost far more.

Thanks for all the memorable moments Possum.Thanks for being a great role model as a top competitor and a family man.Fate has robbed the rally community and the whole of New Zealand of a worthy hero.

[primera man]

My god...i can hardly beleive it

My thoughts go out to his family, i know what they must be going though at this time.

God bless

[sarujin]

All this time, i've been hoping for him to pull through, and now this.

Its a huge lose to New Zealand.

/raises glass in memory of Possum.

sarujin

[Jimster]

The Life support has been pulled as of a few hours ago- Possum remains alive- but it's now a question of how long I guess

[tonioseven]

May he find eternal peace and May his family keep his good spirit alive. Rest in peace, Possum. I am also saddened for those affected by the loss. I don't know how I can help but if I can, just PM me.:grey:

[primera man]

Possum finally lost the battle in the early hours of this morning and passed away.
A very sad day for motorsport and such a loss to his wife and family.

God bless.

[05-BROCKY-05]

I have to say he was truly the Peter Brock of Rally, nice bloke, good fan relations, and enjoyed all of what he was doing throughout his life. Truly a sad day for Motorsport, and as he was my favourite ARC driver along with Ordynskie, i have not taken this news to easily. All my thoughts go out the his family and friends, as even though im not taking it well, it is even harder for them. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US POSSUM, AUSTRALIANS & NEW ZEALANDERS NEVER FORGET A TRUE CHAMPION, YOUR CAREER WILL BE KEPT ALIVE FOREVER.