KillerX 40 Report post Posted March 29, 2013 RIP Brian Thinking of you and sympathies to the family Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetm3 180 Report post Posted March 29, 2013 RIP Brian As said before I never met you, but enjoyed reading your posts My thoughts are with your family at this time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
39KiwiTouring 2 Report post Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) I havent been on here for a while but something urged me to come on today, was half pie expecting this thread title as I have been thinking of my old mate a bit this week really weird. Poor bugger I've known Brian for 10 years and the reason I have the touring and not a Merc, very saddened by this news. I stayed there in August last year and got to meet Lian, he's had his battles thats for sure. RIP B Collis. Hey Mark 1Rotti from the Bay he thought highly of you and to Glen on here and Brent from South Auckland. Edited March 29, 2013 by E39KiwiTouring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted March 29, 2013 RIP mate. Will think of you every time we eat a BMW inspired cake! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish 30 Report post Posted March 29, 2013 Very very very sad to hear! You will be greatly missed Brian! Condolences to his family and close friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Escay 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2013 God rest his soul. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted March 30, 2013 My thoughts go out to the family in this sad time. RIP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted March 30, 2013 Extremely sad to hear this, such a great guy. RIP Brian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyrat 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2013 Hi all, The funeral is at 1pm Tuesday at Lagoon View Funeral Services, 3 Korma Lane, Panmure and then on to his local Fibber McPhees to remember his antics over a pint. Gerry Hodges (BMW car club pres) is sorting out a suitable vehicle (bmw of course) to get him from the panmure to fibbers and to the crematorium later with his immediate family. It would be awesome to have a few bimmersporters around with cars if you can make it. Cheers Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liyi_92 37 Report post Posted March 30, 2013 Never having met Brian but its is evident of his great influence on bimmersport through his passion and posts. R.I.P Brian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted March 30, 2013 Very sad to hear. RIP Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted March 30, 2013 RIP Brian, such a GC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 30, 2013 Bit of a shock. RIP Brian you reckless old bugger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted March 31, 2013 Really really sad to hear, my thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted March 31, 2013 Hi guys, It was one of Brian's last wishes was to have a final ride in a BMW. Ray/HellBM is donating the black 540 touring to fit the coffin in. However It needs a driver. Ray is happy for a Bimmersporter who is attending the funeral to drive the car. PM myself or Ray (HellBM) if interested for details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raewyn22 149 Report post Posted April 1, 2013 RIP Brian, only spoke to him a handful of times, once at the Show n Shine at the Festival of Speed a year or two back, and of course at a Bimmersport BBQ... He was a great guy to chat to and my wishes go out to his family. Best wishes for his funeral, and all the best Brian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted April 1, 2013 Hi all, The funeral is at 1pm Tuesday at Lagoon View Funeral Services, 3 Korma Lane, Panmure and then on to his local Fibber McPhees to remember his antics over a pint. Gerry Hodges (BMW car club pres) is sorting out a suitable vehicle (bmw of course) to get him from the panmure to fibbers and to the crematorium later with his immediate family. It would be awesome to have a few bimmersporters around with cars if you can make it. Cheers Andrew Unfortunately I am not going to be able to make it up but please would u all raise a glass from me for Brian, the irascible bugger with the heart of gold!!Goodbye my friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted April 1, 2013 RIP, one genuine guy I had the pleasure of meeting at the events he arranged for us. You will be missed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted April 1, 2013 RIP Brian . was great talking with you at the club nights , cruises etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyrat 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2013 Unfortunately I am not going to be able to make it up but please would u all raise a glass from me for Brian, the irascible bugger with the heart of gold!! Goodbye my friend. Will do mate, I'm gonna miss his hooliganism as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat 11 Report post Posted April 1, 2013 just got back-very sad to hear of it today, RIP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted April 1, 2013 Very sad news, Did not expect it to hear it so soon. RIP Brian. Thoughts goes out to your family and friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efirty 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2013 RIP Brian - my thoughts and best wishes go out to your family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1556 Report post Posted April 2, 2013 A beautiful Service with some great shared memories. I felt privilaged to be able to take Brian on his last ride in `6FTNDR`. DSC light came on as Brian and I were leaving the funeral home. Made for an interesting one way conversation on our journey to `Fibber McPhee` where his mates gave him a departure toast. DSC light stayed of for the final leg to the crematorium. Goodbye Brian. RIP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Venatus 2 Report post Posted April 2, 2013 RIP, had a good chat at one of the BBQ's too. Very sad to hear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
