OCUK founder Spie passes away

Borsch · 13 Mar 2018 at 16:00

My deep condolences

OCUK is a good legacy to leave, long may it prosper.

Jamesyboyjim · 13 Mar 2018 at 16:01

I don't think I can add anything more that hasn't already been said, but please accept my condolences. RIP Godfather!

ShortWarning · 13 Mar 2018 at 16:01

Sorry for your loss.

Liquid_Entity · 13 Mar 2018 at 16:05

RIP Spie. My condolences are with you and your family.

Dempsey22 · 13 Mar 2018 at 16:09

RIP Mark.

My condolences are with you and your family mate.

EsaT · 13 Mar 2018 at 16:10

Sad thing to hear, my condolences.

whiskycycle · 13 Mar 2018 at 16:13

My condolence to family and friends... he was the spark for the reason we’re all here, and will be missed.

iMacMart · 13 Mar 2018 at 16:13

Very sorry to hear your news, and such a shame at that age!

My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time

ANDARIAL · 13 Mar 2018 at 16:14

R.I.P. Spie

JRS · 13 Mar 2018 at 16:18

NathWraith - my condolences to you and your family

rebel rebel · 13 Mar 2018 at 16:21

RIP Spie.
My condolences to the family and his friends.

Xire · 13 Mar 2018 at 16:27

Rest in peace good sir.

Maximum Triceratops · 13 Mar 2018 at 16:53

Sorry to hear this Nathraith, RIP Spie.

Sinopa · 13 Mar 2018 at 16:54

My condolences to his family and his friends.

horseunderwater · 13 Mar 2018 at 17:09

Wow only the same age as me this is so hard for you an your family R.I.P

MTA99 · 13 Mar 2018 at 17:10

RIP Spie

So sorry to hear. Thoughts are with the family

godinman · 13 Mar 2018 at 17:15

So sorry to hear that, we all owe him a lot for creating this place. RIP.

TriedandTested · 13 Mar 2018 at 17:16

RIP Spie. These forums have been a part of my life for years now, so i am very grateful for that and your vision in setting up such a successful business and community.

terley · 13 Mar 2018 at 17:17

NathWraith said:
It is with a broken heart I have to bear this awful news.

My father, the founder of OcUK and these great forums, passed away yesterday afternoon.

Some may know him as Mark, others Spie and others as boss at some point.

The news comes as a great shock as he leaves behind my step-mother, myself, my brother and baby sister.

He was a great man, who had strong beliefs, opinions and ideas. He did not let anyone get in his way of achieving his potential. This company was founded on his hard work and determination, as continues on today with those same principles.

He was a man who I held in high regard and looked up to him as a hero, as only a son could.

At this time, please share your good thoughts and memories.

I love you dad x

So sorry to hear that mate, my dad died of cancer just over a year ago.. nothing compares to losing a parent, especially a Dad.

SDK^ · 13 Mar 2018 at 17:21

Very sad news

Mark inspired me into photography and I met him a few times at some early OcUK track day events, where he gave me a passenger ride in his Radical around Donington and Oulton Park. That was an awesome experience !!

R.I.P