It is with great sadness that we here in the UK have heard that one of our dearest and most ardent SAAB enthusiasts has fallen terminally ill. Many of you will know of Mark, better known by most as Parish, from meeting him at numerous events both here in the UK and abroad. The prognosis of his illness shows that Mark may only be with us for a few more months at best.
It is for that reason I write this article, with the permission of Marks’ wife, to call for as much support as possible from our community at what will almost certainly be the last SAAB event Mark will attend. I hear Mark is very much looking forward to this day where hopefully he will get to see many old faces and friends.
The event which is here in the UK promises to be a fantastic but somewhat poignant day taking into account the circumstances. Sadly Mark has had to sell his beloved Saab which in itself was a very emotional experience for him.
It is our intention to make this event a very special one for both Mark and his family and ask that all SAAB owners who can attend to please come along to this FREE event. The date is the 30th August at Castle Coombe race circuit ( Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 7EY) ,where, as part of the event, there will also be a special parade lap of the circuit for all SAAB cars that wish to partake. I am certain that Mark will be up there right at the front riding with somebody!! So please, if you can make it, bring your SAAB or any other make of car and join us for this very special day and show how our community is still as strong as ever!
I thank you in advance for your support.
Please add your name at the link below or email me at [email protected]
Event details http://castlecombetrackday.bristolpegasus.com
Please add your name here: http://gwsforum.proboards.com/thread/1894/saturday-30th-august-2014-interesting
Forgot to mention I have temporarily lifted the registration requirements on our GWS forum, so no need to register to add your name to the list.
http://gwsforum.proboards.com/thread/1894/saturday-30th-august-2014-interesting?page=3
Yet another display of Saab community camaraderie. Best wishes, Mark.
Well said. All the best for Mark.
Best wishes, Mark.
Wish you a wonderful day.
Having missed virtually all events this year, due to spending more time with the family, my wife and I shall, without question, be attending the day, to be with our old friend.
Love and best wishes to Karen, Mark xx
All the best you can wish for; love Shimon
Godspeed
Thanks.
For those who are unable to attend this meeting, please leave a message as Parish visits here.
I’m sorry to hear this news, it’s sad to hear of this happening to anyone. I don’t know the chap but he seems well liked in the SAAB community. I won’t make it personally, but I would like to wish him a lovely day and I hope the weather holds out for you and everyone involved in the event!
Dear Mark and Karen, We were shocked and saddened to hear your devastating news – Isabel’s Mum went through a very similar situation a few years ago, so we understand just what you are going through.
Unfortunately we can’t make this event, but see the list is growing very well, have a great day with all those great people that are coming along.
Very best wishes to you both,
Alex and Isabel
I believe in God and I believe Parish has a lot more living in front of him. Nobody on Earth knows how much of that living will be in this life and when his eternal life begins. I pray that this event is an enormous success and serves to inspire him and lift his spirits. Based on the response, I am quite certain that he’s a wonderful person and deserves a great day.
Well said Martin.
I totally agree and like you, am equally saddened by the level of response on this forum.
So much for the ‘UNITED’. 🙁
I would like to belatedly add my best wishes to Mark and family. I haven’t said anything so far because I couldn’t find comforting words to say, but I did think about Mark every day. I imagine many others may have done the same. However, I should have said something, at least a godspeed.
I like what Angelo wrote and wish I had said something similar.
Thank you KT & saabyurk for your comments, much appreciated.
We would Like to wish Mark and his family all our best wishes and we will be thinking of you. Have a great event and hopefully see you there at some point during the day.