Martin Bromage

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19.01.2010 : Stuart Pearson wrote My sincere condolences on the passing of Martin.

Although I did not know him, I know that he was a respected member of the Microlight community trying to achieve something extraordinary.

RIP.
19.01.2010 : Stephen Cook wrote Although I never knew Martin I was introduced indirectly by joint friend Peter Kelsey. I was impressed with his attempt to fly to Oz and signed on as a sponsor early on.
That he never made iit is a real tragedy. To his wife and sons we offer sincere condolences - to Martin - Fly on up, brother.
Stephen and Cleon Cook
Vilamoura, Portugal
19.01.2010 : Claire Howell wrote I didn't know him, but I thought that what he was going was great. My condolences to his family x
19.01.2010 : Pauline Masters wrote Martin, you touched so many people's lives, and many when they most needed the support you gave so freely to them. You left doing what you really loved to do. Thank you for your generosity in this life time and for inspiring others to achieve wonderful things. May your soul fly. See you next time around. xxx
19.01.2010 : PETER KELSEY wrote Martin
You were a true adventurer and a good friend, I will miss you buddy and my thoughts are with your family and friends at this time.
You never failed to do your best, your passion for flying was true,
You simply lived to better others and that will be reflected in the tributes for those you knew will always remember you,
You gave us all you had to give, gifts both great and small,
But most of all you gave your best, the greatest gift of all.

Rest In Peace,

Peter
19.01.2010 : Simon Stoodley wrote Not knowing Martin either, my heart goes out to all of his family and friends.
The thought of an individial going out and doing something for others is truly moving.
Let it not be in vein.

Yours

Simon Stoodley
Chatteris
19.01.2010 : mike ellerby wrote Martin and I were mates at Brockworth school. He was a very intelligent lad and very street wise.We had some great times riding old motorcycles around Cranham woods and getting up to all sorts of mischief. We lost touch for years but recently got in contact and said we would have a big drink and talk about old times when he got back .
.Martin died doing what he loved best .......
19.01.2010 : Paul Reed wrote Time may pass and fade away,
But silent thoughts and memories stay.
Will be sadly missed on Fly-UK
19.01.2010 : mark sears wrote This is a truly sad day....Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift that's why they call it the present. I feel we can all pay tribute to Martin by supporting the charity he cared so much about Help For Heroes
My thoughts are with Martins wife and family...
19.01.2010 : Eddie Gold wrote A true hero, adventurer and humanitarian. The World will be a much more boring place without him. R.I.P. Martin.
19.01.2010 : Terry Viner wrote Although I did not Know you Martin, my feelings go out to all of your family and friends.
The thought of an you as an individual going out and doing something for others is truly moving.
You will be missed greatly.

Yours,

Terry Viner
Wolvey
19.01.2010 : Jason Clayton wrote I did not know Martin but have the greatest respect for his quest for adventure in support of a worthy cause.
Be thinking of you when I take to the skies.
19.01.2010 : Sue Dennett wrote Goodness, what can you say about Martin??? Certainly an amazing person who popped into my life a couple of years ago. We walked together, cycled with the dogs, met for the odd steak in a pub restaurant... laughed at the same things...

My thoughts are with his family ... I never met Chris and George but he talked about them all the time...

X
20.01.2010 : caroline grey wrote I went to school Martin and had not been in contact untill recently when hearing of his adventure to Australia. A courageous man to take on such an adventure.
My thoughts go to his family.
Australia
20.01.2010 : Huw Thorley wrote I’d like to send my sincere condolences to Martins family.
I never met him, but I found his spirit of adventure inspirational.
20.01.2010 : Renate Zeigermann wrote I am very shocked and sad to here about Martin Bromages accident. Having done that trip over the Channel several times in the past 10 years, I know how difficult the French weather can be.
I saw his webside about the trip to Australia and he was so very happy about the whole adventure.

Blue skies to him and my condolence to his family
20.01.2010 : Richard Straley wrote
I never met Martin but I know his mother Betty, and his son Ben.
This is terribly sad news and I send love and condolences to his family and Betty,
A very sad time.
Love and our kindest thoughts from Richard and Eunice Straley, Ben and Pete.
20.01.2010 : Stuart Jones wrote I knew Martin for quite a few years; he was a family friend and actually gave me my first job working at Nature First. He was I think one of those chaps who could turn his hands to most things. He was one of the people who inspired me to take up helicopter flying.

I can remember once getting lost flying over Stratford upon Avon with him and also having to save the helicopter when a cow decided to try and eat the tail rotor. He liked playing the odd practical joke once placed a metal bar against an electric fence and then asked me to fetch it, which I did Doh! (I was only 16 give me a break).

Anyone who ever achieved anything and thus inspired others usually will have done so with some risk. This challenge was, I guess, no exception. That it went wrong at such an early stage was a real shame but of no consequence to the spirit required to undertake it. With a little more luck he was the kind of guy that could have achieved the journey if anyone could. I personally will remember him for that. Stuart
21.01.2010 : Jenny Harris wrote Mark and I first met Martin about 5 years ago on a Fly-UK Microlight challenge . I say challenge because to me that's what I thought it would be, lots of hours flying which is something I hadn't done before. It was fantastic and we had a great time, lot of laughs (and some tears), and we all became good friends.
When I spoke to Martin about Australia, he told me this was to be "his greatest adventure yet".He was so enthusiatic about his journey and the good he wanted to do.
Whenever we ended our conversations we never said "goodbye" at the end, just "speak to you soon". It was something we always said.
We will miss Martin and our thoughts are with his family.
No goodbye's Martin, just see you another time my friend.
Bomber and Jenny Harris
21.01.2010 : Tina Claridge wrote Martin, I have only known you for a short time, but during that time you believed in me and had faith in me. I will always remember what you did for me. Thank you. You will be missed. Tina (T J Properties)
22.01.2010 : Richard McLachlan wrote I first met Martin about 10 years ago when we had both recently started flying helicopters. He was a super guy and became a good friend. We had lost contact over the last few years until I discovered only a few weeks ago about his planned Australia trip. With all my deepest sympathies to his family.

RIP Martin
23.01.2010 : Brian Wronski wrote There are valley people and moutain people . the valley people stay safe in the valley never risking a climb up the moutain , they are content to stay in the valley leaving it others to discover the wonders that might exist over the horizon. Martin Bromage was not one of these people .Martin was a moutain man , he ventured where others feared to tread . Martin was an adventurer he pushed the limits of what he was capable of achieving . He was a quiet man ,genuinely kind and thoughtful towards others ,a special friend , I could never understand why he would choose me as one of his friends but I was honoured and secretly proud that he did. His passing leaves a great sadness in my heart and I will never forget his easy smile , quiet strength and humanity. He will be sadly missed ,god bless Martin .
25.01.2010 : shawn may wrote Martin took me flying in his microlight he was brill and died doing what he enjoyed
05.02.2010 : Sandra Meecham wrote Our sincere condolences to Chris, George and Martins mum. We have known Martin for many years, spending time with him and Chris at village parties and on holiday when 20 + villagers went to France for a week. Martin presented the meal that he and Chris prepared in perfect French.
When we got married 10 years ago Martin had just passed his helicopter pilot licence and offered to fly me to my wedding venue at Westonbirt. I didn't take up the offer - I think I was more concerned on how my hair would look after the flight!
Martin has been a warm, generous, fun and danger loving person and he is a person that it will be impossible to forget.

Our love will always be with and at this moment our thoughts are with Chris and George.
Sandra and alan Meecham.
Martin Bromage

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