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Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:49 am
by Jeo
An email sent yesterday to the Canberra chapter members; thought it relevant to repost here. Russell was a long term contributor to the MX5 community and I personally owe a lot to his advice and support.
Tony & Iris wrote:Dear chapter members,
I recently received some very distressing news regarding one of our long-standing members, Russell Battisson. Peter Battisson has asked that the following information be provided to all club members:
“Peter Battisson has this morning advised that Russell Battisson has suffered catastrophic brain damage as a result of a massive asthma attack at his home in Harden and Peter has requested that ACT MX5 Chapter Members be informed.
Russell is presently alive but on intensive life support in hospital. His prognosis is not good and his father Dave and the family are currently faced with very difficult decisions.
ACT members will appreciate that the extended Battisson family are currently extremely distressed at this most unfortunate crisis.”
This was then followed up with a second email, early last evening.
Tony & Iris wrote:Dear Chapter members,
Further to my earlier email today, I’m deeply saddened to advise that Russell passed away late this morning.
This is a huge tragedy for his family and his many friends in the Canberra Chapter.
Subject to the agreement of his family, I will advise details of Russell’s funeral when known.
Re: Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:05 am
by fastfreddygassit
aah crap! That is terrible news.
He has the red SE yes?
Condolences to his family and friends.
Re: Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:38 am
by mazmad
RIP. Very sad.
Re: Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:46 am
by Regie
Shocked,
He was so young and highly respected in the MX5 community!
He will be missed
Condolences to the Battison Family! RIP
Re: Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 12:03 pm
by 93_Clubman
Very sad news - RIP
Re: Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 12:21 pm
by Black_Penguin
Very sad news to hear, my condolences to his family and friends.
Re: Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 12:51 pm
by Boyracer
RIP, really nice guy and true MX5 enthusiast...
Re: Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 1:56 pm
by tbro
What Lou said, says it perfectly.
T
Re: Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 3:13 pm
by Craig
That's terrible news, having lost a brother myself, my heart goes out to his family.
RIP Russell.
Re: Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 4:43 pm
by PhilM
Damm
- Russell was a great bloke and his enthusiasm will be missed by the MX5 community.
My condolences to his family.
Re: Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 5:25 pm
by Tony
Vale Russell.
Re: Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 5:39 pm
by meanmx
Sad news. RIP
Re: Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 7:18 pm
by Garry
Terrible, terrible news.
Russell was a great bloke, having done some work on my car and led us on a tour through the snowies. He also helped my mate out when we were stuck in Jindabyne on a long weekend.
Re: Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:19 pm
by bigdog
Very sad news. He was a great help to many people on here. RIP.
Re: Russell Battisson (Russellb)
Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 1:19 am
by Okibi
Very sad news, Russell will be missed especially by the ACT members.
My thoughts go out to his family and friends.