Swerni - RIP

[vaud]

I learned just now that sadly Swerni (Steve W), a long time PHer and fan of TVRs and luminous orange cars, passed away today.

He had recently retired and was enjoying the change of pace.

RIP big guy.

[Puggit]

Gutted, I knew Steve in real life. Such a great guy, I'm torn up.

He did make a Facebook post earlier in the week that was really heartfelt.

He did have some notice and went out enjoying life

[dibblecorse]

Ah, thats crap news, happening way too often before people get a chance to enjoy their retirement, enjoyed many of his posts, Godspeed Swerni ...

[Lefty]

Oh st I’m sorry to hear this, he was a good guy

[vaud]

Puggit said:

Gutted, I knew Steve in real life. Such a great guy, I'm torn up.

Me too - met through PH and then found we were in the same industry went to some of the same events, which made them way more fun to go to. Stayed in touch with plenty of banter - and was messaging just the other week.

[limpsfield]

If I remember correctly, he had the massive orange 4x4 - Infinty?

I've been on here a long time and always enjoyed reading his posts. My condolences to his family and those who knew him.

Always a reminder how finite our time is.

[Sheetmaself]

I remember him fondly from many years ago, although never met him he was always one of the good guys.

A Glass of whisky will be toasted to you and a little left in the glass for ya x

[Puggit]

vaud said:

Me too - met through PH and then found we were in the same industry went to some of the same events, which made them way more fun to go to. Stayed in touch with plenty of banter - and was messaging just the other week.

Did the banter involve any of the C-bombs? Going to have to remember not to send him pictures of rude words now.

We met the same way, PH (even rented him our house in France once for Le Mans weekend) and then IT. He certainly made exhibitions more tolerable.

[vaud]

Puggit said:

Did the banter involve any of the C-bombs? Going to have to remember not to send him pictures of rude words now.

Not too much.

More often pics like this (his photo)

[FiF]

Ah no. Condolences to all.

[21TonyK]

Never met but exchanged a few messages on various things, seemed like a decent chap.

Condolences to those close to him.

[Frimley111R]

Very sad to hear, RIP.

[zb]

RIP an old head on here.

[AdeTuono]

I sold Swerni my Z06 many years ago, and we kept in touch regularly. He was a kindred spirit, and had an outlook on life (and PH) that mirrored mine. Really sorry to hear this news.

[rich1231]

Ahhh fck.

Condolences to his family. Lots of fun memories from trips to Dirty Dicks.

The tallest man I ever liked.

[Shnozz]

Sad news. RIP Swerni. Longstanding and well liked PHer.

[Harry Flashman]

That is sad. I met him a few times, and really liked him. Horrible news, and so sad to pass just after retiring. RIP Steve.

[AB]

RIP Steve, a longstanding member and a nice fella. He climbed Kilimanjaro after me about 20 years ago IIRC.

[Kinky]

I was saddened to just hear this through work.

God bless Bernard Breslaw Swerni and thanks for all the great times

[Biker's Nemesis]

Damnit, RIP Swerni. He seemed like One of the good Ones.