Vale / in Memorium

Donny · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:23 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 · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:24 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 · Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Location: Macedon Ranges

Condolences to the Hookes family. An absolute tragedy.

piedys · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:27 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 · jacki is hot Joined: 12 Sep 2003 Location: mill park

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 · Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Location: Melbourne, Victoria

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 · Joined: 28 Jun 1999 Location: melbourne

tragic news. rest in peace.

PieGal4eva · Joined: 03 Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne

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. Sad

Donny · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 10:12 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 · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 10:23 pm

Sad news, vale.

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

Ian · Joined: 14 Jun 2001 Location: Nicks BB #104 Adelaide

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 · Joined: 10 Mar 2003

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

magpiemuse · Joined: 24 Aug 2003

RIP Hooksy

Heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family

Dale61 · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 10:39 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.

Donny · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 10:39 pm

London Dave was referring to previous posts which I have deleted. Other posts in this thread have been edited slightly.

I do understand people's anger and deep sense of loss but can we please just pay tribute to Hookesy and express our condolences, at this early stage.