Morgan Sparrow - RIP

Chips Lovell

I'm very sorry to announce that Irish Road Club member Morgan Sparrow passed away this morning following an accident in Thursday night's race.

"ANNOUNCEMENT 5TH May 2012

On Thursday 3rd May at the Interclub League, one of the Usher Irish Road Club Members, Morgan Sparrow suffered a serious accident. He was transferred to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown with serious head injuries.

It is with deepest regret that Usher Irish Road Club announces that at 07:50hrs on Saturday May 5th Morgan Sparrow passed away peacefully at Connolly Hospital.

A new member to the club, Morgan was making his return to Road Racing as an A4 having last competed at Junior Level over 20 years ago. He was one of five Usher Irish Road Club members who are also members of the Irish Air Corps, where he held the rank of Commandant and was Commanding Officer of 302 Squadron (Helicopters).

Usher Irish Road Club wish to extend their deepest sympathies to Morgan’s girlfriend, Ann and to all the Sparrow family at this very difficult time.

Funeral arrangements are still to be confirmed and will be announced on www.irishroadclub.com shortly."

Plenty of us here raced with Morgan in the league and I'm sure you'll want to express your sympathies to Morgan's family and his girlfriend.

Chips Lovell

Can we ask that we keep this thread for condolences. Given the circumstances and the fact there is an investigation under way into the accident, we feel it is inappropriate at this time to discuss it. Thank you.

thebouldwhacker

RIP,

colm_gti

RIP, thoughts are with his family and friends.

Super Freak

Shocked to hear this, I knew Morgan from the air corps and recieved a call this morning (even though I have not been in the corps for over 10 years).

R.I.P.

Beasty

Incredibly sad news. Thoughts are with his family and friends

RIP

Plastik

Bloody. Hell.

Rip.

Idleater

Very sorry to hear this news. May he rest in peace, and thoughts are with the family and friends.

ckeego

Moggs was a great friend and classmate from the Army and then through flight training in Baldonnel.

He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed..

Ar dheis De go raibh a Anam dilis

funnights74

May he rest in peace, thoughts are with the family and friends.

clashextra

Very sad news indeed. May he rest in peace.

andy69

That's terrible news. Really sorry to hear that.
RIP

dave_o_brien

Shocking news. My thoughts are with his family and his girlfriend. Very, very sad to hear this.

doozerie

That's terrible, and shocking, news. RIP.

jgflan

RIP Moggs. Hard to believe it.

Pherekydes

Really shocked as a cyclist and an ex-AC colleague.

RIP

Morrisseeee

I didn't know him, but it's very sad news, RIP Morgan, and condolences to his family/friends.

AstraMonti

Makes you think how vulnerable we are..

RIP Morgan.

seamus

That's awful news. RIP Morgan

velo.2010

Rest in peace.

JOHN_70

RIP - Terrible news

bogmanfan

Terrible news. Condolences to his girlfriend, family, friends and clubmates. RIP

lennymc

RIP. very sad news. Condolences to his family and friends.

JacksonHeightsOwn

terrible terrible news. Words cannot explain how devastating this must be for his friends and family.

poor fella, my heart truly does go out to his friends and family.

RIP Morgan.

Mr. Skeffington

Terrible news, condolences to his family, friends & team mates. RIP Morgan

LCRC_BAX

RIP Morgan - a true gentleman, spent a great week in his and the AC's company on Mizen to Malin 2 years' ago. Shocked by the news.

ROK ON

RIP

Horrible news.

Roger Hassenforder

what a tragedy; life cut short.
RIP, and condolences to his g/f and family

niceonetom

Rest in peace.

Briain O Loinsigh

RIP

macken04

So so sorry to hear this.

RIP

Caroline_ie

RIP

Arthurdaly

Awful news, RIP!

daragh_

Rest in peace.

ednwireland

RIP

kennyb3

Truly shocking to hear this - rest in peace

Raam

Condolences to his girlfriend, family, friends, team mates.
Totally shocking.

RobFowl

But for the grace of God it could have happened to anyone of us.
Absolutely shocking
RIP

joker77

Very sad news, rest in peace

maddragon

I joined the army with Morgan in 1990 and he was a good friend. I'm deeply shocked and saddened. You just never know what life will throw up. I'm sure he's being fitted with another set if wings where he's gone now. I'll miss you Moggs.
Tim

Compact LegSet

Very Sad - RIP

bcmf

dreadful. May he rest in peace.

snailsong

Very sad, RIP

leopard trek

Rest in peace.

RO 06

RIP

Dermot Illogical

Rest in peace.

Planet X

Sad news indeed. RIP. Condolences to his family. A sad day.

Boo27

RIP Morgan, a very dear friend to all of my family for many many years

mc2000

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Captain Havoc

RIP

keno111

RIP Morgan