Tragic Accident – Our sympathy to Bonz & Family

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Many of you are aware that on Thursday evening, Geoff [Bonz] & Marie Barby’s two eldest children – Kate and Daryl were killed in an horrific car accident, along with their dear friend Sarah Lopaschuk.

At times when words are the only things we seem to be able to offer they sometimes escape us, Geoff, Marie, Imogen and Paul we can only imagine the pain and heartbreak that you are all suffering at this awful time.

You have many friends here and we are all thinking of you.

On a personal level, both Al and I send you all our love and we want to reassure you that if there is anything you need you’re to just ask and we’ll be there.

It’s at times of great tragedy that people really pull together to support those we care about.

Alan, Lynda, Tegan & Callum Grierson

If anyone would like to contact Geoff personally, please email him at.

gandr@clearmail.com.au
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Reply By: Glenn (VIC) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 11:32

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 11:32
Thankyou Lyn for providing the opportunity to express my heartfelt sympathies to the Barby family on here.

To Geoff, Marie, Paul and Imogen, I am sincerely sorry for the pain that you are going through due to the tragic accident that changed your lives. If there is anything that I can to to assist you, please do not hesitate to let me know. It is hard to put into words what people are feeling, but please be assured that we are all here to support you all.

I am thinking of you and will see you soon.

Love and sympathy

Glenn and James
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Follow Up By: Rick Barr - Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 02:54

Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 02:54
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Barby:

My name is Rick Barr. I am the Project Manager for Metabolic Modulators Research Ltd. (Dr. Lopaschuk's company). On behalf of MMRL I would like to express our deepest sympathy in your loss of Kate and Darryl. Losing Sarah has impacted all of us very deeply. She worked at MMRL as a summer student during her summer (winter) break. She would come back from Australia to -30C and snow.

The University of Alberta is having a memorial service for Sarah on April 11. We would really appreciate if any of her friends or extended family could supply us with photos for a slide presentation on that day. Any help you could provide would be appreciated.

You can reach me at rickbarr@mmrl.ca

Thank You

Rick

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Follow Up By: Rick Barr - Friday, Apr 08, 2005 at 02:04

Friday, Apr 08, 2005 at 02:04
This is Sarah's memorial website. Just cut and paste the link into to your browser

http://www.sarahlopaschuk.com/

Thank You

Rick
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Saturday, Apr 09, 2005 at 14:32

Saturday, Apr 09, 2005 at 14:32
Thanx Rick, just went and took a look, I will send over all sarahs pics to her Mum and Dad on CD mate. Thanx again

Regards

Geoff and Rosemarie Barby
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Reply By: Ruth from Birdsville Caravan Park - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 11:36

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 11:36
Ian and I send our heartfelt condolences, sympathy and love to you all. Our thanks to Mrs Al for letting us know yesterday. As you know we were expecting them to arrive today - we are so shocked.
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Reply By: Member - Steve (ACT) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 11:38

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 11:38
Geoff and Marie

Although we don't know you personally only through this forum, we were sadden to hear of the loss of Kate and Daryl.

There are no words that we can say that can take away your pain, but perhap knowing we are all thinking of you may help in time.

Sandy, Steve, Bradley, Matthew and Stephanie
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Reply By: Member - Jimbo (VIC) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 11:40

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 11:40
My greatest joy in life is to get up in the morning and see my 19 yo son's keys on the bench and his car parked out the front, especially this morning.

I hope to be lucky enough for it to stay that way.

As for how the Barby family must be feeling, words fail me.

Our hearts go out to them.

Jim, Jenny, James and Stephen.
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Reply By: Member - Melissa - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 11:52

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 11:52
To Bonz & family, deepest condolences from my family to yours. Words seem hopelessly inadequate in the face of such sorrow but know that we are thinking of you and try to take some strength from all your friends here on EO.

Melissa
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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 12:00

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 12:00
Thanx Lynda, and Al and Tegan and Callum

Treasure your gifts when you have them, you dont know when they won't be there.
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Follow Up By: Member - aussichef (SA) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 17:20

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 17:20
Bonz & family
No words can really be said at this time, what can someone say that would really mean anything in this time of great loss and tragedy
My thoughts and those of my family are with you & your family at this time
Any help we can be in any way ,even from this distance please let us know
Warren snr,Barbara,Warren jr & George
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Reply By: ianmc - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 12:22

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 12:22
Bonz, they dont come with any time guarantees so rest assured you did the best you could with them & that they may now be in a better place than this ailing planet.
Kind regards Ian
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Reply By: Member - Poppy (QLD) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 12:25

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 12:25
Bonz & Family
Haven't had the chance to meet you as yet, but read a lot of your posts here on EO.
Our heartfelt wishes go out to you.
Ray & Justene
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Reply By: Willem - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 13:27

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 13:27
Geoff, Marie, Paul and Imogen

We don't know what to say except that we are feeling deeply for you and our thoughts are with you in this very sad time of your lives.

love

Willem and Judith
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Reply By: Member - Nick K (VIC) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 13:28

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 13:28
Bonz & Marie

Please accept our heartfelt condolences and sympathy. It is hard to put into words or to even know what to say at a time like this but our thoughts are with you and your family.

Kindest regards

Nick, Antigoni, Andrea and Dylan
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Reply By: Mad Dog (Australia) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 13:42

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 13:42
Geoff & Family

All our little fridge, battery and tyre problems are insignificant compared with what you are going through. You had great kids. I remember thinking on the Border Track trip that if my kids turn out like yours I will be a happy man. You have a lot to be proud of, they were an asset to the community.
God bless their souls and give you strength.

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Reply By: Member - Crazie (VIC) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 13:47

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 13:47
To Geoff, Marie, Imogen and Paul

Kir and I are both thinking of you all, Words cannot always capture the way we feel or cannot always offer the support we are willing to give. Please know Kir and I are willing to help out in anyway possible, If you need somewhere to stay in melbourne, our house is open to you, if you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to call, even if you need some one to come and cook for you guys, we will be there in a heartbeat.

It is unfortunate that tragety pulls us all together, but also reassuring to know so many people care and are here for you.

We are very sorry for your loss and share the sadiness with many of the people here. Your family has touched many people, we are all here for you.

Love, Hugs and Kisses
Adam and Kirsten
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Reply By: Patrolman Pat - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 13:56

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 13:56
Geoff, Marie, Imogen and Paul.

I heard the news yesterday and was numb when I heard. Not sure I can put into words anything meaningful enough at a time like this. May God bless you and your family in this difficult time for you.

Patrick, Fran, Nick and Alex.
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Reply By: Wazza - (Vic) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 14:07

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 14:07
Geoff, Marie, Imogen and Paul,

I am so saddened to hear of your loss. I remember Kate and Daryl and also Sarah from our trip to the Border Track. They were wonderful kids, always up for a kick of the footy and always smiling and having fun. You have our deepest sympathy at this time.

Thinking of you all,
Warren and Joanne.
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Reply By: Big Kidz (Andrew & Jen) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 14:12

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 14:12
Geoff, Marie, Imogen and Paul

We feel that you are part of us - people woven in together to form the cloth of humanity. It is just so sad for us, for we know that you are hurting so much. Now is the time for grief and tears and we share with you in this sadness.

Andrew, Jenelle, Luke, Lachlan and Kaitlyn
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Reply By: GaryInOz (Vic) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 14:12

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 14:12
Geoff, Marie, Imogen and Paul.

Having met your daughter Kate, and son, Daryl during one of the EO trips a while ago, I can honestly say I am devatated to hear of the tragedy that has occurred. My heartfelt condolances to you, and the other significant people in your childrens life.

My lasting memory is of how "cool" Daryl thought my Kia Sportage was, and the poise and charming elegance of Kate.

As the others have indicated, if I too, can be of any assistance at all, please let me know.

Gary Campbell

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Reply By: Member - Pesty (SA) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 14:18

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 14:18
Geoff, Marie, Imogen and Paul,
We are very sadened by the news of the loss of your two children, Kate and Daryl.
Words are hard to find at times like this, and it is always a worry to us all when we have children of this age.
We are thinking of you at this very hard time, when your lives will change for ever.
Our deepest sympathy to you all.

Steve and Glenda
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Reply By: Member - iMusty (VIC) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 14:37

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 14:37
I lay on the bed last night for a while in the dark and Heidi came in and she knew I felt despair.

Why do the feelings come to me the way they do?

I haven’t met these people before, they are strangers to me. It’s not really like me to care.

But I do. We all do. You can see the silence. The communal loss. We care because we are not strangers. We are all the same. We hurt so much when the time is upon us to hurt.

We know the hurt, we hate it, but it is here.

We cannot feel the intensity of it as you do, but we deeply feel for you.

I just wish I could change it. We all do. But we can’t.

I want you to know that I care and I am here for you and your family.

James
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Reply By: Rosco - Bris. - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 14:51

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 14:51
Geoff, Marie, Paul and Imogen

We have not had the pleasure of meeting. However please accept our heartfelt sympathies and condolences at this terrible time. Have strength.

Kindest regards

Ross and Valda
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Reply By: Allan Mac (VIC) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 15:04

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 15:04
Geoff , Marie ,Imogen and Paul
Even though we have never met, I feeel we know you through this great family on here. Both Jan & I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Stay strong.
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Reply By: Member - John (Vic) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 15:32

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 15:32
Geoff and Family
I can add little more to whats already been said by others, I can to some degree understand the emotion you are going through as my family has experienced a similar occurrence and there is nothing that adequately describes the situation or sense of loss.

All I can say is that my thoughts are with you and your family.

I think we all feel so inadequate at times like this.
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Reply By: peter in sa - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 15:41

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 15:41
To Bonz and Family like all the replys on this post i would like to say our hearts go out to Geoff and Marie at this very diffiult time.Our thoughts are with you
take care Peter , kaye ,nathanual and emily
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Reply By: Member - Geoff & Karen - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 15:46

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 15:46
Bonz, Marie and Family

We have never met you guy's personally, but we have had lots of chats and shiit stiring on MSN, and a lot of laughs. But we seem to forget all those moments in times of heart ache like these. Geoff and I are both sharing your pain, and wish we could take more pain away from you both. Maybe if we could find away to do that it would make all this pain easier for you to bear.

Take care Bonz & Maire, no matter what we all say or try and do, it's not going to be easy, but, we are all thinking of you both.

Karen & Geoff.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
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Reply By: Brian B (QLD) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 15:46

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 15:46
Bonz and Family,

Although we have never had the opportunity to meet as yet you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Regards

Brian, Deb, Brendan and Matthew.
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Reply By: Member Eric - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 16:04

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 16:04
I am still lost for words , all i can say is that my heart goes out to you , it is a empty feeling inside me at the moment . All I can say is that we are here for you and for anything you may need.

My only consolation is that my last memory of Kate & Daryl , was of laughter and happiness . This is how i will remember them for ever.

Eric, Giota , Dean & Natalie
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Reply By: Lone Wolf - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 16:13

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 16:13
Dear Geoff & Marie..........

Like others here, we have never met, but it's like family, 'cause we talk 'n 'stuff. We are deeply saddened by your loss.
Our thoughts are with you.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to all.

Ian, Tracy, Mark & Rhiannan

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Reply By: rickwagupatrol - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 16:42

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 16:42
Bonz and family.
our deepest sympathies to you and yours. we may not know you personally, but through this forum have a underestanding of who you are. as all above have said, we care , we are here, if you need us, just call and we will come.

rick,leanne and kids.
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Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 17:16

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 17:16
Dear Geoff, Marie, Paul and Imogen,

Like all the others, I'm afraid words escape me on this sad, sad occasion. It was only a few days ago that we met you for the first time in Broken Hill and you spoke glowingly and lovingly about Kate and Daryl back at home. May God give you the strength you need to grieve and guide you through these darkest of days.

Please accept the deepest condolences of Annette, myself and our 3 young charges.

Love from Bill, Annette, Matt, Jarrod and Zak
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 17:40

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 17:40
Dude,

Said everything I can think to say in the email yesterday.. and the reply today.

ya got me phone #...
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Reply By: GOB & denny vic member - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 17:47

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 17:47
geoff marie imogen & paul
please accept mine and denny,s deepest and utmost sympathy at this extremely sad time .we were sad at the tragic loss when we heard about the accident on thursday night but the news that it is part of our EO family has bleep tered both of us if there is anything at all that we can do for you at this time please dont hesitate to ask

steve & denny dann
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Reply By: Redback - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 17:55

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 17:55
Geoff, Marie, Imogen and Paul.

Hey Geoff as i said in the email mate, anytime day or night.

Baz. (Baz NSW)
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Reply By: Jim-Bob - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 18:56

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 18:56
To Bonz and Family
We have never met but have read a lot of your threads and answers.
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your tragic loss.

A Visitor
Jim-Bob & Christine
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Reply By: V8Diesel - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 19:01

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 19:01
Dear 'Bonz' and family,

This news has floored me. Vanessa and I would like to pass on our deepest, most heartfelt and sincere condolences to you all at this terrible time. Our thoughts are with you.

Dono and Vanessa
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Reply By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 19:01

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 19:01
Geoff, Marie, Paul and Imogen,

You have the most heart felt condolences we can offer as one can hardly read the screen to type this. If we could have one wish it would e to brng back these young people, We feel privledged to have met Kate and Daryl, though not met Sarah. They were some of the most polite young people any one could wish to have known. The intelligence they had to deal with their studies was immense.

We know you will miss them more than we could ever know, but there is a whole community who will not have all they had to offer in our world. They are three beautiful people who had given so much joy, and had so much to look forward to.

The esteem in which the Barby family is held is shown by the messages here and the tributes in the Terang district and elsewhere. We hope that they will be of enduring comfort in the difficult days ahead.

We will be in touch on our return from overseas.

In the meantime we send our love to you all - you will continue to be in our thoughts.

Heather and John

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Reply By: Member -Peter (York 4x4) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 20:34

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 20:34
TO Bonz and family , I have lost close family in a car accident I can only say my heart goes out to you and your family .
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Reply By: Member - Luxoluk - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 21:53

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 21:53
Dear Bonz and Marie. I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your two beautifull children. Please accept my sincere condolances.
Leigh
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Reply By: AdrianLR - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 22:13

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 22:13
Dear Geoff and Marie,

My deepest sympathy.

Adrian
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Reply By: Mike Harding - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 23:00

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 23:00
I am so sad for you all. Such a loss must be almost unendurable - may you find peace within yourselves as soon as is humanly possible.

Mike Harding
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Reply By: udm - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 23:08

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 23:08
I have never met you guys, but this has really touched me.
Condolances to all.

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,12726360%255E2862,00.html

Ulises
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Reply By: Gajm (VIC) - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 23:14

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 23:14
It's all been said much better by everyone else......and you have my families deepest condolences. There are no words that can say how sorry we feel for your loss. Like others I only know you from on here, but if there's anything we can do to help you only have to ask.

Glenn
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Reply By: Brad and His Disco - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 23:32

Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 23:32
Ive only just logged on the computer after being at work for a few days so please accept my appoligies in the delay in passing on my families deepiest sympathies to you all.

If there is anything you need help with ring me on 0421573239 anytime.

Nothin I say can ease the pain, however try and find some comfort in the fact that there are people who will help share the pain .... if we can.

Although we have never met personally, I have learnt and laughed at at you posts over the last 18 months and really feel quite useless now that I cannot ease your pain with a simple post.

Love
Brad, Rachel, Hayden and Tobey.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 08:28

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 08:28
Brad, and everyone on here.

EVERY simple post eases our pain, EVERY one. Many have said they cannot find the words but any words make a difference. Thankyou one and all.

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Follow Up By: Footloose - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 09:36

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 09:36
Bonz, only those who've lost a child in similar circumstances can start to even understand your grief and loss.
Although we've never met, your loss touches us deeply.
May you all find the strength to get through these times.

Jim
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Follow Up By: Martyn (WA) - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 19:30

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 19:30
Bonz,
I've never met you but I feel for you and your wife mate. Written words will never cover how the human feelings are meant to be said. I lost my sister in '86, my feeling go out to you.

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Reply By: Pezza - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 00:08

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 00:08
Bonz and family'

I have only comunicated with you a few times via this forum, through this and reading your responses I have an image of a fun loving man with an imaganative and above all, good heart, and from reading the responses to this tragedy these traits are obviously a reflection on your family.

I can in no way even imagine what you are going through right now, I only hope to god that you and your family find the strength from each other to be able to cope with your loss.

Cheryl and myself wish we could do more than offer our sincerest condolences and may you find strength in the knowledge that we, as many others, especially those with children, are wishing to take some of your pain.

Thinking of you
Cheryl and Perry.
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Follow Up By: Pezza - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 00:21

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 00:21
I gotta correct the sign off, it's bugging me, should be

Cheryl, Perry & Karl. ( He's only 5mths, still getting used to adding him in)
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Reply By: Member - Bernie. (Vic) - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 00:26

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 00:26
Geoff & Marie
With a tear in my eye & lost for words, I can only say my thoughts & prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Regards
Bernie
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Reply By: Member - toohey - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 07:07

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 07:07
Bonz&Family
At this time of such a tragic loss,we offer our deepest syampathy&prayers.
kindest regards
toohey&family
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Reply By: Lyds - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 08:54

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 08:54
Dear Bonz and Family,

Our thoughts are with you.
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Reply By: Karsten from Birdsville Studio - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 09:36

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 09:36
Heart felt condolences from Karsten, Jackie, Indigo, Kara & Wolfgang at the Birdsville Studio.

Thanks to Ruth for phoning with the sad news yesterday. We all feel your loss deeply and wish you the strength to pull through this devastating time.
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Reply By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 09:42

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 09:42
Geoff & Marie,as alot have already said,I only know you as a name on here but after all we're all only one big family.I carnt even begin to feel the pain your going through but stay strong mate,there's still a light shining ahead for you.
God Bless Nick
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Reply By: Troopy Travellers (NSW) - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 09:52

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 09:52
Bonz and Marie

Our sincere condolences to you and your family on your sad loss. Having felt the pain of losing family tragically, I know there is no magic words to make you feel better at this time. May you always think of the joys in remembering your children. Carolyn & Kev.

Do not think of me and weep,
I'm with you still, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the moonlight, See me glow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain,
When you awake in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me and cry..
I'm with you always... I will not die.
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Reply By: Nudenut - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 10:30

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 10:30
Dear Geoff and Marie,
Please except our deepest sympathies on the loss of your children.
We are so deeply shocked and saddened, words escape us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and wish you strength in this time of pain.

Richard and family.
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Reply By: OzWoz - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 10:58

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 10:58
Geoff & Marie ,

No words of mine would dare express what you must be feeling at this time .
No greater loss could a family suffer .

My condolences and deepest sympathy .

Sincerely
OzWoz
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Reply By: Member - Karl - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 11:59

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 11:59
Mate - I am sorry my family pass on our condolences and sincerist sympathy.

Karl
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Reply By: Member - Anni M (SA) - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 13:13

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 13:13
There seems no adequate way to express our sadness for you all. You have many friends on this forum, and everyone is thinking of you. Tony and I send our condolences and very best wishes.
Anni
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Reply By: duncs - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 15:33

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 15:33
It constantly amazes me that an incident such as this, happening many miles away from me, to someone I really don't know, can bring me such sadness.

I am at work today and as I read this the faces of my kids came to mind and I wanted to reach out and hug them all. They really are precious.

To Bonz and family. I want to apologise for what has happened but that won't do it. I want to offer my help in any way I can, but wonder what I can do from so far away. What I really want to do is offer you something that might ease your pain. Once again I feel that that would be inapropriate. I can't share it and I pray that I will never experience it. All I can do is let you know that you are not alone, as you can see from this string.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Duncs
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Reply By: theshadows - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 16:19

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 16:19
Bonz and Marie...

Ive never meet you in person but trought the interbet and exploroz your family.
Rest their weary souls....God bless..

shadow
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Reply By: Brew69(SA) - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 17:35

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 17:35
Bonz and Marie
Our thoughts are with you.......Stuart,Dawn,Jessica,Sarah,Luke and Alyssa
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Reply By: Phil & Tracey (NT) - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 17:57

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 17:57
Geoff, Marie, Imogen and Paul

So sad to read about your loss, even though we have never met, we feel such sadness over your loss of your 2 brilliant Older Children and their Friend.

We wish for you all strength and love during this very heartbreaking time

Tracey, Phil, Joshua & Cheyenne
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Reply By: Plugger - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 19:03

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 19:03
Geoff and Marie

Have just logged on after a few days and saw your tragic news. Carolyn and Myself in Albury are thinking of you. I am lost for anymore words

Gary

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Reply By: Member - Chrispy (NSW) - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 20:06

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 20:06
Geoff and Marie

I find it difficult to add any more than others have said. I'm not at all good with this sort of news, and words fail me.

Sincerest condolences from myself and Jenny.
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Reply By: Member - Bradley- Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 23:17

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 23:17
dearest Geoff and Marie, i guess its hard to say anything that hasnt already been expressed, i saw the news of the accident and thought how terrible for the families involved, but to then find out it was part of the 'extended family' we so proudly cherish here was heart wrenching.

Why does the worst happen to the best ???

Please find the strength to keep an eye out for each other, keep eating as hard as it is, to regain strong and dont forget that there is always help at hand and someone to talk to when needed.

As others have said, our door is open and a bed here if needed, i work a few shifts at the tulla airport, and live only a few minutes away, so if you need help getting to and from , or Sarah's family need a welcoming hand, please dont hesitate to ask.

Deepest condolances, Brad & Toni. 0438 840 694.
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Reply By: Member - Snatchem (WA) - Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 23:34

Sunday, Apr 03, 2005 at 23:34
I'ts always good to come on this site to see what's going on but not tonight! It brings tears to your eyes to read this sort of news from someone you feel you know.
Deepest condolences Geoff and Marie, those of us with kids can nearly imagine what you are going through.

Peter
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Reply By: Member - Captain (WA) - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 00:03

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 00:03
It's funny how we read about vehicle accidents every day but don't really give it a second thought. I felt numb when scanning thru the backlog of posts and seeing the condolences, but not really knowing what had happend until now. After not logging on for a few days I was shocked to read how this daily statistic was "one of our own".

As the father of my two lovely kids, I could not image my life without them and cannot fathom the pain you are going thru. All I can say is I am thinking of you and wonder why someone who I have not met in person has touched me so deeply. I know your life will never be the same, but no-one can ever take away your cherished memories.

God Bless

Mark, Darlene, Gabrielle and Jacob.
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Reply By: mikeyandmary - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 00:34

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 00:34
We are both numbed and saddened by your loss.
Big prayers that you may be comforted during this terrible time.

Michael and Mary
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Reply By: Member - Stephen (WA) - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 00:58

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 00:58
Geoff and Marie,

Having only just logged on for a few days, I was numbed by the news that was presented here. I'm deeply saddened by your immense loss. I know enough to know that I cannot even fathom your deep sense of loss and anguish.

My thoughts are with you.

Stephen Jeffers
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Reply By: Savvas - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 08:36

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 08:36
Geoff, Marie, Imogen and Paul ,

I haven't been looking at EO too much in the last few days, but have just read today of your loss.

I have no idea how I'd react if anything like that happened to my kids, and so I cannot say I understand what you are going through. I can only imagine the pain you are feeling through this.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Regards,
Savvas, Magda, Jenni & Thomas

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Reply By: MrBitchi - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 08:56

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 08:56
Geoff and family,
Haven't had the pleasure of meeting you yet, but our thoughts are with you.

Mr (and Mrs) Bitchi
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Reply By: flappa - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 09:02

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 09:02
Geoff and Family.

Thoughts are with you at this tragic time.

Graeme
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Reply By: Member - Sam (NSW) - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 09:06

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 09:06
To Bonz & Family,

My deepst sympathy goes out to you in this tragic time. Like so many have already said, having not experienced such a sudden and tragic loss of loved ones so close, I am not going to say that I understand the pain you are going though. But my thoughts and prayers are with you. As you are obviously aware, your many friends in the ExplorOz family (some you have met, some you have not) are thinking of you and are there for support.

Sam.
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Reply By: Member - Beatit (QLD) - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 10:02

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 10:02
To the Bonz family,

It saddened me deeply to read what has happened, as said above we have not met other than by way of this forum but I feel very deeply for your loss and wish your family the strength to deal with this tradegy.

The very kindest of regards

Theo
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Reply By: Mikef_Patrol - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 10:57

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 10:57
Geoff and Family.

Our thoughts are with you at this tragic time.

Mike, Marg & Tanya
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Reply By: Member - Matt Mu (Perth-WA) - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 11:31

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 11:31
To Geoff, Marie, Imogen and Paul

My own tears and thought are with you all.

The pain does ease and life does go on but we will all never forget your two beautiful children.

Matt and my own little one, Jade Marie.
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Reply By: Mike - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 11:32

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 11:32
To the Bonz family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I would like to add to what all your other friends, here on EO, have said, although we haven't met, we are a family and feel your loss as such.

Deepest sympathies from Mike & Chris.
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Reply By: Penguin (NSW) - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 12:01

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 12:01
Dear Geoff, Marie, Imogen and Paul,

I heard the tragic news from Baz on Saturday but was unable to send a message from home.

I am trying to put myself in your position to just imagine what your family must be going through. Every time I think of it the tears just start rolling.

Please accept our deepest sympathy and, as so many other members have already said, let us know if we can help.

Mike, Ruth, David & Ian
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Reply By: Wombat - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 12:08

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 12:08
G'day mate,

Just turned the 'puter on for the first time since Friday (mostly because I look at this damned monitor 12 hours a day, five days a week) and have been reading the heartfelt tributes from the ExplorOz forumites. I was going to attempt to pen something enlightening on Friday, but as Truckster said ". . . hard to know what to say". So I thought it wise to reflect over the weekend in an effort to compose something which might help to ease the heartache and emptiness which you and your family are undoubtedly enduring.

Well guess what?

There are no words that I, or anyone else for that matter, could bash into a keyboard which could possibly erase the hurt, the anger and that feeling of "being lost". Emotions that unfortunately most of us have experienced during our limited time on this earth. There is also nothing we can do to bring those beautiful children back for you. On hearing the sad news both Helen and my thoughts went back to that great day in the high country when we both agreed that Kate and Daryl were the type of kids that we would be proud for our own little treasure to grow up like. GIVE DON A BIG CUDDLE FOR US!!!!!!

The only meek words we can offer at this time are that our thoughts are with you and that we are sharing your pain in our own small ways. I was sitting in MacDonalds on Saturday night with my girls, on the way home from visiting my dear old dad in hospital when I picked the Herald Sun up to catch up with any news. Of course, in black and white in front of me there was further confirmation that tragedy in the newspaper doesn't always involve strangers. Half way through the eulogistic article the first of what were to be many teardrops hit the printed page. Unashamedly I cried for your loss. Pity the next poor bugger who picked up his complimentary 'paper for a read because it ended up being more than a little bit soggy!

Following is a copy for you and your family of Christina Rossetti 's words that my beautiful mother (she had time to say goodbye) demanded that we read for mourners at her funeral:

Remember me when I am gone away, 
Gone far away into the silent land; 
When you can no more hold me by the hand, 
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay. 
Remember me when no more day by day 
You tell me of our future that you plann'd: 
Only remember me; you understand 
It will be late to counsel then or pray. 
Yet if you should forget me for a while 
And afterwards remember, do not grieve: 
For if the darkness and corruption leave 
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had, 
Better by far you should forget and smile 
Than that you should remember and be sad.

As hard as may seem at this time try to rejoice in the fact that these two wonderful children lived and the wonderful carefree life that they had, rather than mourning the fact that they are gone.

Paul, Helen and Kiralee
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Reply By: Member - Mike H (VIC) - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 14:13

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 14:13
Dear Geoff, Marie, Paul and Imogen.
I only just became aware of your loss after being away for 2 weeks.
There is not much that I can add to what has already been said.
Although we have never meet, I feel for you and shall say a prayer for you.
Mike.
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Reply By: Member - Athol (NSW) - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 14:13

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 14:13
Bonz & family ,
this sad news really takes the shine off a long roster spent in the bush. I pass on our deepest sorrow and thoughts to you all. I just cant say anything that hasn't already been said above.

Athol & family
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Reply By: Member - Tim - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 14:48

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 14:48
To Bonz and Family,

I have just logged on for the first time since last week and have been pretty much out of contact of the news as well. Like so many here I have never met you but have learned a lot from your posts and to see this news even as late as this is tragic. It kind of puts the stresses of work in perspective for a while. Words can't truly express anything but all I can do is add my words and sympathy to the list above. I think you have a lot of friends.

Tim.
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Reply By: Member - Jeff M (WA) - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 15:12

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 15:12
Geoff and Marie, we have never met face to face, but still this post has almost bought me to tears, it is a strange feeling that I cannot describe to feel so emotional for somone that I have never met. I cannot even come close to understanding how you must be feeling, perhaps you don't even understand how you feel yourself as yet.
It really makes me think about life and how precious it is. Rebecca and I send you our love, I don't know what else to say, I'm lost for words.
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Reply By: Muddy Girl - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 17:59

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 17:59
Geoff and Family.

Our thoughts are with you at this tragic time.

Maxine & Victoria
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Reply By: glenno(bris) - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 18:04

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 18:04
Geoff and Marie , My thoughts are with you my friend. Glenno
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Reply By: Andrew - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 18:12

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 18:12
Bonz and Marie

Like many others have said its hard to know what to say. We've never met but that doesnt stop us sharing your undoubted grief and wanting to offer any support we can. We hope you can draw some strength from the messages posted on this community and we wish you well.

Best wishes

Andrew & Migelle
Whyalla SA
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Reply By: Member - Errol (York WA) - Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 19:24

Monday, Apr 04, 2005 at 19:24
I can only ad our condolence's to you all , and hope knowing you have a lot of friends on this site that are thinking of you in your time of need , is of some comfort and help . All our love to all . Errol & Jan
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Reply By: Moneypit - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2005 at 00:29

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2005 at 00:29
Bonz and family,

Haven't visited these pages for a week or so and had no idea. I saw the story on the internet in an east coast online paper and thought straight away that these sounded like 3 young people with the right stuff to make a difference, kids that parents could be very proud of.

All the things said in that story seem to be echoed by all the messages above from the people who were lucky enough to spend time with them.

It never ceases to amaze me how the internet has made the world so much smaller to groups such as those on this forum and how a tragedy such as this can touch so many who don't even "know" each other. Chances are we'll never meet but I feel great sorrow for your family and that of the young lady from overseas.

There are no words that could make this hurt any less or make you feel any better.

Condolences to both families.

Dave B
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Reply By: Diamond (Vic) - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2005 at 12:48

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2005 at 12:48
dear Geoff and Marie and family...
we cannot express how we feel right now, suffice to say our hearts and souls are with you every step of the way, such a tragic loss of the wonderful lives of Kate,Daryl and Sarah....deepest sympathies to you all, and also to the family of Sarah.

Diamond Jim,Tab, and children.
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Reply By: Member - Browny (VIC) - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2005 at 18:43

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2005 at 18:43
Dear Bonz & Family,

Have just read the shocking news and and offer me and my families sincere condolences.

Although we have never met, there are two things I have learnt from reading all the posts and that is that you are obviously two wonderful parents who raised two beautiful children please get some peace and strength from that.

David Brown & Family
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Reply By: TheUndertaker - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2005 at 21:04

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2005 at 21:04
Life, a four letter word we all take for granted , Bonz and Marie we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you on your horriffic loss ,
Axel, Karen + Kirk.
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Reply By: Member - Gary W (VIC) - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2005 at 13:17

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2005 at 13:17
What an incredible response!

Like so many others I find it difficult to find adequated words and impossible to have an adequate response. I just want to add my heart felt sympathy to the huge chorus of words from the EO community.

Geoff & Marie may it be that you find the light in this darkness and the hope in this loss. Nothing will remove the pain or compensate for the loss, but I trust you will find the something in this tragedy that allows you to draw some comfort and peace.

Gaz
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Reply By: Member - Brian (Gold Coast) - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2005 at 15:59

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2005 at 15:59
Geoff and Marie,

Tonight I have read the news on ExplorOz.

Words fail me......... and tears fill my eyes.

Brian, Gayleen, Keith & Nicholas Chapple
Gold Coast
Queensland
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Reply By: Waynepd (NSW) - Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 11:19

Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 11:19
Bonz,
Its all been said and i am sitting here and have tear-filled eyes, a lot of us here are parents and we know how much we love our children. The loss of them is one of our greatest fears.

Please accept my condolences during your time of tragedy and know that everyone here feels your pain.

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Reply By: John - Qld - Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 14:32

Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 14:32
Dear Geoff & Marie

We haven't met but we would like to express our condolences.

Take strength in the human spirit shown above, it's an incredible thing.

Kym & I are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

John

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