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My story

 

This page has been set up in tribute to Michael Kelly, who lost his life in a road accident in France on May 22nd 2006.

 

Mik, also known as Gixxer, was one of the most genuine, warm-hearted, generous and kind people it is possible to encounter. He would go out of his way to make sure everyone around him was happy and having a good time and that they wanted for nothing. Intelligent, warm and witty, he was equally happy conversing about serious subjects or putting on a daft accent and mocking Southerners. Actually, he was probably happier mocking Southerners. He did do that a lot.

 

His greatest loves were bikes, boats and people. He ran an internet bike forum, www.gbbikers.co.uk, where he made some great friends. He was ever-present at bike meets and few things made him happier than spending time in the midst of his “forum family”. He had also recently “invested” in a boat, and taken some trips out into the Scottish waters. He delighted in wave-hopping, much to the disgust of anyone in the boat with him at the time. More than anything, he loved to share the fun and be around friends.

 

He died following a collision with a car during a biking holiday in Europe. He was with a group of friends and his beloved partner, Kirsty, who had taken in the MotoGP at Le Mans and were meandering across France towards Germany. The group had had a fantastic three days together, and laughed non-stop for most of it – centred around Mik’s jokes, story-telling ability, facial expressions, fake accents, permanent cheeky grin and his capacity for surreal, off-beat conversations. His death was instant - he did not suffer - and it is some comfort to those left behind that he had had such a good time and went out happy, doing what he loved, with that huge Gixxer grin.

 

We are all privileged to have known him, and only regret that it was for far too short a time.

 

He is gone from our lives, but will remain always in our hearts.

 

Sleep peacefully Mik our friend – you will never be forgotten.

  

In honour of the big, cheeky, sarcastic, ginger, Scottish fella, family and friends would like to raise money for the Great Northern Air Ambulance, because he and Kirsty enjoyed spending time with friends and the forum family in Yorkshire, and the Air Ambulance make the difference between life and death for so many bikers.

Sad we never met. Donation by Mrs Scarum 23/11/06  

£20.00

Always missed Gix,... "Never" Forgetten Donation by Swylo (GBBikers) 23/11/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

This is for Mik from Jessica Rabbit. I'll leave the kisses to Jax, as I've been eating garlic! Donation by Jessica Rabbit & Grinch 29/07/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thanks for listening and your, let's just say, unique advice. Donation by Adam & Fiona Sprott 24/07/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We never met but you will be truely missed, take care buddy. Donation by TTS 18/07/06  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Never forget ya big fella. Donation by Rick Paul 12/07/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Our Hearts are broken but with us you will always be. Sleep sweetly dear son in the arms of an angel Donation by Loving Mum & Dad 29/06/06  

£100.00

Where will we be without Mik's bad jokes and whistling on a backshift weekend! Sadly missed Donation by Christine 24/06/06  

£10.00

Life will never be the same without you, sleep well Michael. Donation by Ian, Elaine & family (Brother) 21/06/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

RIP Gixxer, wherever you may be! You are being sadly missed by many! Donation by Mav 15/06/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I KNOW YOU ARE AWAY BUT IN MY HEART AND SOUL YOU ARE STILL HERE WITH ME LOOKING AFTER US ALL. IN RE Donation by big sis and brother in law, LINS AND DAVID 13/06/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fond memories of a great guy with a generous spirit. RIP Donation by Debbie and Jake 11/06/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

only ever knew you as Gixxer & all i have is other peoples tales, but there's a lifetime of them RIP Donation by All The Little Noses Out There 10/06/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

This is for you Gix Donation by zafod 10/06/06  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

RIP Donation by Jankers 10/06/06  

£20.00

FARE THEE WELL but you will NEVER be forgotten. Thanks for the tutelage, company and concern. Donation by Daniel & Rebecca ACQUAH 09/06/06  

£20.00

Going to miss hearing chunky being shouted across the hangar, RIP Mik Donation by Neil MacMillan (BA) 09/06/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I got to know Mike for a short time , we had good chats. My sympathy to all the family. Donation by JOHN DRAKE 09/06/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Joanne & Jack 09/06/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Only worked with you a short time, your sarky comments will be missed. My thoughts with you Kirsty. Donation by Jen O'Brien (BA) 09/06/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We had lots of good times with you, Ginger Jock, especially Malaysia! A sad loss Donation by Nick (Dobbo) & Emma BA 08/06/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

My the tarmac be dry and sticky, and your roads forever winding. RIP Mick, Gixxer Donation by Slider 08/06/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

It was an honour to know you and your mad mind. RIP mate. x Donation by welshtigger 08/06/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

The hangar will miss your "great escape" whistling no matter how bad it was! Donation by colin jowers 07/06/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

RIP Gixxer Donation by The Deeks 06/06/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Mick you will be sadly missed by all that knew you, but you lived your life to the full mate. Donation by Pete H 06/06/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Some how, The B.A. Hangar at Glasgow just won't be the same,Rest in Peace young Mik Donation by Mick C 06/06/06  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Unfortunately never had the pleasure, except for his very witty posts. Love to Mik's family. Donation by TheHanMan 06/06/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

RIP gixxer mate, never got to ride with you in the end.:-( Donation by Sportsbiker (ZX10Ray) 06/06/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

this wee box isn't big enough to say it all. but you know how i feel anyway. miss ya, ya bawbag ;) Donation by Lex 06/06/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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