Boy from Oz Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 John was known and admired around the world. His passing has been noted with great sadness here in Australia, the UK and France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 According to one newspaper account I read, John was making a sweeping right turn and drifted onto the left shoulder and crashed when he attempted to move back to the right lane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) From John's Wall Through the shop: A Celebration of Life John Robert Coffey Please join us at 12 o’clock noon On Saturday, May 7, 2016 To share stories, laughter and memories. Waterfront Hilton Hotel 21100 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Tides Ballroom – Casual Attire RSVP TiaMarie Harrison tiamaries@msn.com or in comments below. Thanks for that Mike. It looks like I will miss this by three days, not leaving Saigon here until the 5 or 6th and my prebought ticket stateside is the 10th (for Mom and Dad's Funeral.) Miles, any links to articles or obits would be appreciated. The search engine here in Uncle Ho's Worker's Paradise aren't helping me find much. current information. Edited May 1, 2016 by Tony D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 This is the one I saw: http://www.inyoregister.com/content/motorcycle-wreck-claims-one-life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Sounds like he high sided when he tried to get back in his lane. I sold my motorcycle in 2014 after 30 years riding motorcycles on public roads. I don't miss it and I have a sense of concern for everyone in my circle of family and friends who do. If it's not the distracted idiots, it's avoiding road debris, animals, or being caught by Darwin while being human. All that said, It sounds very much like john died doing what he enjoyed doing, and that is all that most of us would hope for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 High sided definition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highsider There are Youtube videos showing high side accidents. No time to react. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHADY280 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Rip John you were a stand up guy and you are gone far too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26240Z Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 RIP John, you were one of a kind.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 For the guys who know him better: What would you think of memorializing johnc with an annual scholarship for the cost of ZCON track day tuition, starting in 2017? It could be called "The Hybridz John Coffey Memorial ZCON Scholarship." I could be in charge of collecting the money and starting a thread each year to take nominations and votes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 ^^^Or sponsoring a trophy in his name for one of the events. In 2004 Group Z of SoCal started the People's Choice car show event at ZCON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Oh man! Haven't been on the site for a while, and just saw this. John was with us when we started this site, and with us on a few sites before this. Very sad RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Rider Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 RIP John. Your a legend in the Z community and your knowledge here will forever help us Z guys. Thanks for all you have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disepyon Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Been reading a bunch of his posts recently and learned a lot. Just cant believe I am this late in reading this. RIP John C!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotmy4 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 ugh just reading this now.. RIP thanks for all your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Thank you John C... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi303 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I haven't been on HBZ for a couple months, log in and what shows up in new posts? RIP JohnC. One of the HBZ regulars I always had time to peruse the tech posts of. It's a bit late this few weeks later, but my condolences to the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZROSSA Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Like Kiwi above I haven't been visiting HBZ as much as I used to. Johns influence spread globally. He helped me with parts I couldn't get here sometime just for a bottle or two of wine! Must have been a major pain in the arse but he did it anyway. We Will Miss Him! Mon Ami Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted300 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Wow...thoughts and prayers for his family. Rest in Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris83zxt Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 aux told me. John's screen name and avatar was always a signal to stop scrolling and pay attention, because I was going to learn something. Rest in peace, sir. Yeah, he was the Dr. Jekyll to Tony D's Mr. Hyde. I learned a lot by paying attention to his posts. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z Turbo Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Don't post much anymore since selling my Z 12 years ago. Just saw this post and wanted to say thanks to John for his contributions to the community as well as provide condolences to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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