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Regarding the media coverage....this is a terrible thing to happen and it was covered on most of the sydney news bulletins last night. While the ch9 coverage was pretty offensive and devoid of facts, kudos to ch7 and ch10 for sticking to reporting and not taking the chance to put the boot into this community at a time like this. And equally thumbs up to the police who never made any suggestion of anything other than that an investigation was underway.

No need to dwell on those clowns though, let's keep this about Tom and Gerard.

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Well written Nick, and DOOF I'm with you mate, can't think of what it's like to be their mothers this weekend. My condolences to the friends and family and hope they are getting lots of love and support at this time.

Not knowing either of the guys, is there any way in which this community can do something for their mother/partners, maybe not in time for tomorrow but in the coming weeks, to show our gratitude for the men they helped mould? be it anything as simple as some flowers (but coming from a few hundred people this seems a little tame) to raising some money for partners to assist over the coming months, Even mow their lawns, whatever?

If there is someone more in the know then count me in when the time comes, or I will see what the response is like.

saw the channel 9 report. RIP. such a sad series of events.

however, it's great to know the level of respect "journalists" pay to such good people. instantly jumping on every little bit of information and making them see like the enemy. Ironically SAU is the most responsible club i know and one of the few that have track days in melbourne.

Most importantly though, at least their family and friends won't buy into such lies and be able to respect them properly.

channel 9 makes me sick.

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Tom and Gerard,

If there is a God, you boys will be enjoying the Best.MotorkhanaStage.Ever. upstairs right now.

Alex, words can't do it justice, but as so many have said we're with you and the boys families and friends right now.

Get in touch when you're ready to tell us what we can do.

very very sad time. although i didnt know the fellaz too well, they were great guys, and were very welcoming on my first few thursday night meets.

deepest condolences to all that were close to them, family and friends.

ok guys im heading down to lay some flowers and a card for Tom and Gerard if any one would like to join me they are more than welcome i will b at berowra truck stop from about 730 will leave around 8 am then maybe a bbq bacon and eggs at mine maybe afterwards if you dont have 2 run off for mothers day. cheers guys

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