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CQ · Post by CQ » Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:16 pm

bucks4ever wrote:What a tragic waste of life The unfortunate thing is it is not isolated incident - it happens more than we ever hear about in the media. I work in Intensive Care and the waste of young life not only through death but permanent disability is horrific. My sincere sympathy to his family and friends in this tragic time

As hard as it is I for one am glad he has gone to God for he would not have been the person he was - now he can rest in peace.

i am involved in rescuing people from car crashes, and sometimes i think it would be better for them to have died then turn into a vegetable, as it is often likely.
as soon as i heard hooksy was in the alfred i thought it must be bad. i feel sorry for his family for having to make the decision to turn off the life support.

RIP hooksy.

Post by **Donny** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:23 pm

The tragic death of David Hookes makes this more than just a cricket story.

In that light, and given that many people will want to pay tribute, we have moved the thread to general discussion for the time being.

The Prototype · Post by **The Prototype** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:24 pm

I never saw him play, only all the clips that Channel 9 has played, but I've heard alot about him. And how good he was, and how he holds the record for quickest 100 in Test Cricket. It's a tragedy that something like this happened to a guy like him, no one deserved what happened, the guy that did this deserves to spend a long time behind bars.

RIP.

Lone Ranger · Post by **Lone Ranger** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:24 pm

Condolences to the Hookes family. An absolute tragedy.

piedys · Post by **piedys** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:27 pm

Hookesy, have a kick with Dazza for us.
Go Vics, do it for David.

Can't wait to see the Beaconsfield go a row of shithouses over this.

I thought security cameras were compulsory at niteclubs in that area?

Dyso

magpies are 2 good · Post by **magpies are 2 good** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:34 pm

i would like 2 pass on my condolences 2 the hookes family even thou there may b no chance of them reading this. David u were a champion on the cricket field the way u played all those great shots. The bushrangers will win the pura cup 4 ya mate u taught them well.

There is a 4 day match this friday 2 monday at the mcg victoria vs south australia and the entry is free i would recommend every 1 that is intrested in the pura cup 2 make ur way down 2 the mcg in respect 4 david hookes and also show support 4 the bushrangers as well.

the 4 day match has been postponed 4 david hookes till feb sumtime

Stan Magro · Post by **Stan Magro** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:36 pm

Just Shattered I cannot believe what has happened a great cricketer and an enjoyable radio personality taken away from us all.

Condolences to the Hookes family and to everyone at 3AW.

R.I.P Hookesie, you will be greatly missed.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:37 pm

tragic news. rest in peace.

PieGal4eva · Post by **PieGal4eva** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:10 pm

I have been really sad today- he was such an enigmatic personality. Used to listen to him on 3AW Sports and now he has been taken away tragically. RIP Hooksy, you will be missed.

Post by **Donny** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:12 pm

Posted earlier in the day.
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Post subject: Our thoughts and prayers with D Hookes

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Apparantly things are not looking to good at the moment but we hope for all concerned he pulls through.
A really nice guy and not a bad cricketer and told it as he saw it, get better mate.

Joffa Corfe

London Dave · Post by **London Dave** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:23 pm

Sad news, vale.

I'd say it would be manslaughter, no premed.

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:28 pm

As a South Aussie, I feared the worst when the ABC talked to Greg Chappell this morning and he said things were looking very grim.Was there when SA raised the Sheffield Shield, with Hookes as captain, in the early 1980's.Will always be hitting another 6 over the Vic Richardson gates at Adelaide Oval - RIP David Hookes.

lsdswooper · Post by **lsdswooper** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:36 pm

A great australian, brought joy to millions, thanks hookesy!

magpiemuse · Post by **magpiemuse** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:37 pm

RIP Hooksy

Heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family

Dale61 · Post by **Dale61** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:39 pm

My condolences to all the family, and friends, of David Hookes.

It has been mentioned the accused is from St. Albans.

I wonder if his passport has been handed over to the authorities!

If not, what's the bet he has already left the country.

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