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Good evening to all, most of you on here won't remember me (Richard Gordon) I was a member of the Beacon late 80s/90s.
The reason for my post is to spread a message for the longer standing members.
It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my father Gerry Gordon, after a long illness, who was also a member of the Beacon.

If anyone reading this would like to pay their respects they could message me and I'll send detail of the funeral.

Thanks for your time

Richard Gordon.

Richard, I'm sure that there are plenty who still remember both you and your dad. I certainly do. Your dad was a real stalwart of the club in my youth and I remember him with affection as an able cyclist and a patient, perceptive and considerate man. My condolences to you and your family on your loss.

By the way, your dad once told me when you took up motorcycling that it was a passing phase, and that you'd be back on your bike once you got the motorcycles out of your system. I'm still waiting for that particular prediction to be fulfilled. You know where we are when you're ready.

Sorry to hear about your Dad Richard. My condolences to you and your family
Dave

Hello Richard, of course I remember riding with you and your Dad. Very sorry to hear about Gerry. He was a hard rider on many of our club runs and yet we seemed to have the energy to talk in those days about cars, Honda C90s, printing, family, bikes - I think I recall a Viking that prematurely rusted through and then an early composite Giant. I also recall having fun marshalling at some Beacon races.

So sad about his long illness. My condolences to Pat and the rest of the family.
I've just phoned Roger Green who will let Mick Cullingham know and we will try to get to the funeral so please publicise the date.

Dave

Hi Richard - very sorry to hear this sad news.

A couple of things immediately spring to mind when I think about Gerry - endless miles hanging onto his rear wheel, and him racing around in that red Nissan Silvia Turbo! We mostly laughed though - lots of laughing.

Best regards Richard - and give your mum a hug from me.

Hi Richard, the club is like a family and just because we haven’t met up for some time doesn’t mean we have forgot. I remember you and your family well. I am very sad to her that Gerry has passed away. I talked to him for some time in the home where he was for the last years of his life. He didn’t really remember me but but became animated when I mentioned the cycling connection and was very keen to talk about the Beacon and cycling. I have fond memories of Gerry, Time trialling, club runs and that car. Please pass on best wishes to all your family and if you would be kind enough, let us know when and where the funeral will be.

Dave and Anne Hughes

Thank you all for your very kind words and stories. It reminds me of what a great club the Beacon is. Seeing all those familiar names also sparks happy memories for myself, the gentleman's 2 Day springs to mind when I dragged my dad around the 10 & 25 courses faster than he'd ever done before, even being pushed up Gorcott hill.

For those who wish to attend the funeral it will be the 4th January 1pm at Lodge Hill Crematorium
Weoley Park Road
Selly Oak
Birmingham
B29 5AA

There will also be a wake where we would love to hear more fond memories of my dad. This will be at The Old Rose and Crown Hotel from 2pm.
Rose Hill,
Lickey,
Birmingham,
B45 8RT

Cheers Richard, I will add that to the (New) calendar.

May i thank the Beacon for there very kind donation in memory of my father, and also to those who were able to attend his funeral and wake. In total we raised £267.81 for Dementia UK and below is the email i have received.
Once again thank you from myself and the family.

Dear Richard,

Thank you so much for your kind donation of £267.81 in memory of Gerald George Gordon, and for choosing to remember Gerald George Gordon in such a special way.

As may know, the sole focus of Dementia UK is to provide Admiral Nurses who offer specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for families living with dementia. In providing compassionate, expert support, Admiral Nurses help families to live more positively with dementia in the present, and to face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear.

Today we have 183 Admiral Nurses providing a lifeline for families living with dementia. Last year we helped over 35,000 families through our Admiral Nurses and via our national helpline, Admiral Nursing Direct. Your donation in memory of Gerald George Gordon will mean that we can be there for more families affected by dementia.

If and when you're ready, we can help you celebrate the life of Gerald George Gordon. By setting up a Remembrance page, you can share memories, light a virtual candle, post photographs and make donations. The page could also become a focal point for information such as celebration events. You can set up your own Remembrance page here or have a look through other online tributes in our Garden of Remembrance.

Once again, on behalf of Dementia UK, Admiral Nurses and the carers we support, thank you for helping us be there for families facing dementia.

Yours sincerely



Hilda Hayo
Chief Admiral Nurse & Chief Executive
Dementia UK

Richard. Just got back today from Ireland. So sorry to hear about your dad. I rode with him many times and always enjoyed his company. Condolences to all of the family. Charlie.