.Joel 2,013 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 Sometimes things just don't go to plan... Jim Theodorakopoulos 26/09/1963 - 10/11/2018 My Dad's battle with cancer is now over, but the memories he left behind are not. For nearly 15 years he'd come to our Sandy Point meets and lend a hand, a lot of people here will remember him from the XK Meets where he'd come setup the Gyros and cook. Dad's first passion was Fishing, he'd always pack his rods then comment that I would "find the windiest blown out places on the face of the earth." So eventually he put the rods away, bought a Kite Buggy and packed that instead. Once his kite control and confidence grew, so did the blind optimism that despite whatever the forecast said it was going to be a good day's kiting and we should go! I'll miss him, our family will miss him, and his grand daughter who grew exceptionally close to him the last six months will really miss him. 1 Northern Kites Australia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger37 274 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 I’m very sorry for your loss. I only met him a few times but he was a genuinely nice man. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 47 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 Very sad to read this. Always enjoyed Jim's company. Will be missed but fondly remembered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mez 671 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 To you all, our heart felt condolences. Jim was a cuddle bear whenever we'd see each other and I will miss his bubbly personality and his chuckle. May he Rest in Peace that gentle man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KaoS 220 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) Heartfelt sympathy for you and your family. I'll fly one for him today Edited November 11, 2018 by KaoS 3 Mez, Kathleen and Goz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chook 1,493 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 Our condolences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kamikuza 127 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 Sorry to hear that. Best wishes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mfwetu 273 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 Condolences on your loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy666 628 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 I’m so sorry mate, I can’t imagine how hard this must be. My thoughts are with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 401 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 The Clifford's send our condolences to you mate. As Jim was a regular at most XK events, I have seen him for more than a few years, and always, full of fun and joy with the world. A sad loss to you, and all your family, may he forever be in your hearts and minds. RIP Jim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bull31 55 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 Jen and I both send our condolences. Big hugs all-round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedSky 139 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 Sorry to hear of this Joel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mez 671 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 On 11/11/2018 at 9:40 AM, KaoS said: Lovely tribute Kevin 1 Kathleen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrWind 146 Report post Posted November 13, 2018 Sorry to hear this news. A sad loss for everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grants 112 Report post Posted November 13, 2018 So sorry to hear this my thoughts are with you and your family mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jase Shepperd 145 Report post Posted November 13, 2018 Sorry to hear Joel and family. Cancer is a vicious demon that spares very few. My journey is only just starting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goz 307 Report post Posted November 13, 2018 Sorry to hear about your dads passing Joel. you and your family have my deepest sympathies. Cancer has to be one of the roughest ways to lose a loved one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoutherlyBuster 496 Report post Posted November 14, 2018 Please accept our condolences from Tricia, Zachary and myself. I know how much your Dad meant to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik333 231 Report post Posted November 16, 2018 Sad news. Have good memories of your Dad's positive, friendly, welcoming nature. He will live on in our hearts. Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mez 671 Report post Posted November 16, 2018 I hope it is not out of place to say that we attended Jim's farewell on Wednesday. Very beautiful, very emotional. The church was full, with lots of love and appreciation for such a special man. Let's organise a fly day to celebrate our wonderful memories of Jim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTone 153 Report post Posted November 16, 2018 My condolences Joel. You dad sounded like a cool guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.Joel 2,013 Report post Posted December 3, 2018 Thanks guys, and appreciate those who came to the funeral. The morning before the funeral I dressed Dad with the family and he went wearing his Extreme Kites Buggy T-Shirt underneath his suit It has gone from being very real and being incredibly hard, to just a surreal feeling of emptiness. My kiting gear is still stored at his place, so it's a bit raw at the moment to go load up the buggy on the car without him to go for a kite. The aim is to enjoy Christmas then get back in the buggy in the new year, and have a big gyros. 2 Tiger37 and Mez reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mez 671 Report post Posted December 3, 2018 4 hours ago, .Joel said: My kiting gear is still stored at his place, so it's a bit raw at the moment to go load up the buggy on the car without him to go for a kite. The aim is to enjoy Christmas then get back in the buggy in the new year, and have a big gyros. @.Joel, we're only just "down the road" should you need us. Certainly looking forwards to a buggy and a gyros. All our love Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bakersdozen 364 Report post Posted December 3, 2018 xox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.Joel 2,013 Report post Posted November 10, 2019 1yr today. House was filled with people today to celebrate and remember. We've kept his gyros busy and spinning the past year 3 1 jhn.holgate, Chook, mik333 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
