Under his forum name ianaudia4 Ian has become a really good mate to a lot of us on here - I'd seen him twice myself in the last month for typically amusing drinks and a car fixing morning and there is many a member on here who will have benefited directly from his knowledge and enthusiasm for all things VW and his willingness to help people out.
It appears he's suffered a massive heart attack - Petegli has spoken to his parents today. I am also in touch via messages with the lovely Chamila who Ian was due to be moving in with very soon having also started a new job in the Barnet area.
We understand that a military funeral is being arranged for Tuesday, 16th December, but no time has yet been set.
It will take the form of a church service at the St Mary at Latton Church, Harlow, (where Ian was christened), followed by a drive across town to Harlow Cemetery.
Pete will be phoning Ian's parents towards the end of the coming week, for an update on the funeral arrangements.
We will be sending an email to the club membership too later - there are a lot of non forum users who would know Ian well too.
I will definitely be attending on the 16th - Peter or I will continue to update this saddest of threads.
Feel free to add any personal reactions or memories of the big man on here - I'm sure the family and all loved ones will appreciate them.
