Jason MacIntyre
Jason MacIntyre
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Age: 34
Location:
The A82 at Carrs Corner Junction
Fort William , HLD PH33
United Kingdom
From The Herald:
The family of Jason MacIntyre marked the first anniversary
of his death yesterday by placing a white "ghost bike" near the spot where
he was hit by a pick-up truck as he cycled into Fort William.
A triple-British and multi-Scottish champion cyclist, Mr MacIntyre, 34 when
he was killed, was recognised as Scotland's best road racer and one of the best
in the UK.
He was expected to compete in the Olympics. But instead, in August, his
family was in court watching the man who killed him being fined by a sheriff
for careless driving.
Yesterday, Jason's father, David MacIntyre, told The Herald: "The year
has been very difficult for us all without Jason. The first anniversary of his
wedding, family birthdays, the Olympics and Christmas all noted without his
presence and in sadness. He is constantly in our thoughts and every day brings
a new sadness as memories are rekindled by the smallest action or word. His
daughters, Chloe and Morgan, miss their Daddy very much. We talk to them
constantly about their dad, but when their emotions overwhelm them their
heartbreak is distressing.
"We have placed a ghost bike' near the scene of the incident on the A82
and have laid floral tributes around the bike. Ghost bikes serve as a sombre
memorial for cyclists who are killed on the road."
He said a special cycle ride was being held in Fort William tomorrow to mark
the anniversary of Jason's death. The event was being organised by Dooleys
Racing Team from Paisley and Jason's widow, Caroline.
Mr MacIntyre said he was awaiting the official response from Northern
Constabulary to a complaint from the family about the police investigation into
Jason's death.
He claims there has been a catalogue of errors in the investigation.
A spokeswoman for Northern Constabulary said: "We had a meeting with
the family and a official letter of response will be sent within the next week.
While it is true that lessons were learnt from the case, the outcome would not
have been any different."
From The Press and Journal:
The first anniversary of Jason MacIntyre's death has been marked
by the placing of a white "ghost bike" at the spot where he was hit by a truck.
Mr MacIntyre, 34, a married father-of-two, was expected to
compete at the Beijing Olympics and was training when he was involved in the
accident near Fort William, on January 15 last year.
A council worker, Robert McTaggart, admitted careless driving on
the A82. He was fined £500 and banned from driving for six months.
Mr MacIntyre's family has placed a white bike at the scene at
Carrs Corner as a permanent memorial.
It was suggested by his friends who read about the "ghost bikes"
movement, which started in the US.
White bikes are left as memorials or as a warning to motorists at
spots where there are frequent incidents involving cyclists.
Mr MacIntyre's memorial has been built out of parts belonging to
him and those donated by fellow cyclists.
His mother Angela told the P&J: "Being a champion cyclist, we
thought it was fitting to have a bike up at the place where he was killed It
will be a permanent memorial."
She said the family still felt the loss of Mr MacIntyre.
"We just have to try and get on with life. Jason and his wife
Caroline have two girls and we have to get through the days for them as well."
A memorial cycle ride will also take place today, organised by
Dooley's Racing Team from Paisley, and Mr MacIntyre's widow, Caroline. She is
expected to join riders at the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge and will ride
with the group to where her husband was struck.
The ghost bike movement started in Missouri, designed to warn
motorists of spots where cyclists were commonly involved in accidents.
In the UK, the white bikes have been used to commemorate
individual cyclists.
Memories of Jason have been left at his blog.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Age: 34
Location:
The A82 at Carrs Corner Junction
Fort William , HLD PH33
United Kingdom
From The Herald:
The family of Jason MacIntyre marked the first anniversary
of his death yesterday by placing a white "ghost bike" near the spot where
he was hit by a pick-up truck as he cycled into Fort William.
A triple-British and multi-Scottish champion cyclist, Mr MacIntyre, 34 when
he was killed, was recognised as Scotland's best road racer and one of the best
in the UK.
He was expected to compete in the Olympics. But instead, in August, his
family was in court watching the man who killed him being fined by a sheriff
for careless driving.
Yesterday, Jason's father, David MacIntyre, told The Herald: "The year
has been very difficult for us all without Jason. The first anniversary of his
wedding, family birthdays, the Olympics and Christmas all noted without his
presence and in sadness. He is constantly in our thoughts and every day brings
a new sadness as memories are rekindled by the smallest action or word. His
daughters, Chloe and Morgan, miss their Daddy very much. We talk to them
constantly about their dad, but when their emotions overwhelm them their
heartbreak is distressing.
"We have placed a ghost bike' near the scene of the incident on the A82
and have laid floral tributes around the bike. Ghost bikes serve as a sombre
memorial for cyclists who are killed on the road."
He said a special cycle ride was being held in Fort William tomorrow to mark
the anniversary of Jason's death. The event was being organised by Dooleys
Racing Team from Paisley and Jason's widow, Caroline.
Mr MacIntyre said he was awaiting the official response from Northern
Constabulary to a complaint from the family about the police investigation into
Jason's death.
He claims there has been a catalogue of errors in the investigation.
A spokeswoman for Northern Constabulary said: "We had a meeting with
the family and a official letter of response will be sent within the next week.
While it is true that lessons were learnt from the case, the outcome would not
have been any different."
From The Press and Journal:
The first anniversary of Jason MacIntyre's death has been marked
by the placing of a white "ghost bike" at the spot where he was hit by a truck.
Mr MacIntyre, 34, a married father-of-two, was expected to
compete at the Beijing Olympics and was training when he was involved in the
accident near Fort William, on January 15 last year.
A council worker, Robert McTaggart, admitted careless driving on
the A82. He was fined £500 and banned from driving for six months.
Mr MacIntyre's family has placed a white bike at the scene at
Carrs Corner as a permanent memorial.
It was suggested by his friends who read about the "ghost bikes"
movement, which started in the US.
White bikes are left as memorials or as a warning to motorists at
spots where there are frequent incidents involving cyclists.
Mr MacIntyre's memorial has been built out of parts belonging to
him and those donated by fellow cyclists.
His mother Angela told the P&J: "Being a champion cyclist, we
thought it was fitting to have a bike up at the place where he was killed It
will be a permanent memorial."
She said the family still felt the loss of Mr MacIntyre.
"We just have to try and get on with life. Jason and his wife
Caroline have two girls and we have to get through the days for them as well."
A memorial cycle ride will also take place today, organised by
Dooley's Racing Team from Paisley, and Mr MacIntyre's widow, Caroline. She is
expected to join riders at the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge and will ride
with the group to where her husband was struck.
The ghost bike movement started in Missouri, designed to warn
motorists of spots where cyclists were commonly involved in accidents.
In the UK, the white bikes have been used to commemorate
individual cyclists.
Memories of Jason have been left at his blog.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.