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vulcanuk	Bill Ratcliffe		Lead	[-]
Posts: 1696 Jan 15 12 4:51 PM Rotator United Kingdom	Tags : None Its with great regret and sadness im here to report the untimely loss of my good friend Bill Ratcliffe who passed away on thursday 12/1/2012. Those of you who had the pleasure to know Bill will remember Him as a true professional dedicated recovery man who was always happy to share his wealth of knowledge, he was admired by many and regarded to be one of the best heavy recovery operators out there. We worked together over many years and i will never forget the way he would approach a job taking pride in completing it the best and quickest way possible, I am one of many who regarded Bill as the best operator we knew. SLEEP WELL MY FRIEND, THE LAST 18 MONTHS ARE NOW BEHIND YOU, NOW YOU CAN BE AT PEACE.
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wreckeruk		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 792 Jan 15 12 6:53 PM United Kingdom	Only knew of the man by reputation. A great loss to the industry, deepest condolences to his family and friends Keith Not just a job, its an adventure!
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grandad		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 5 Jan 16 12 5:29 AM	A truly greatman of the industry, whether building or operating, Tragic loss, our sincere ,deepest condolences to his family and friends Richard and crew
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mushspeed		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1050 Jan 16 12 2:31 PM United Kingdom Moderator	Bill was unique !!! his reputation is legendary Sadly I never had the priveledge of working alongside him. But I did attend many meetings where he was also in attendance. He was a truly... "Professional" Recovery man and will be sadly missed Our sincere condolences go to his family and friends. John, Aileen, Matt and Graham Coupland. Be Safe, Be Lucky. May all of your Punctures be little ones, 'cos it's only flat on the bottom. John www.castlerecovery.com
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adrian mitchell		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 184 Jan 16 12 4:39 PM	sorry to hear,our condolences to the family from everyone at CP Commercials. Professionals doing a Professional Job
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sherpatensing	Bill Ratcliffe	#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1 Jan 16 12 4:50 PM	I can only echo the comments already made about the great man, Mr Bill Ratcliffe. Bill was the most dedicated and committed of men who took huge pride in his work. Not only was he a great recovery man, he was also a brilliant engineer. No corners ever cut, every job done properly. I consider myself very fortunate to have known Bill for many years. Following the cruel blow Bill received some 18 months ago, I know myself and many others were eagerly waiting for his return with optimism, but sadly this will now never be. A very sad loss for all who knew him. My sincerest condolences to his family. I hope you can now rest in peace my friend.
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napster		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 81 Jan 16 12 4:58 PM Rotator Directory Listing Pending	Please pass on my condolenses to the family from all of us at ken williams motors
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howlett77		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1 Jan 18 12 12:48 PM	a great man indeed
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HingleyRay		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1 Jan 20 12 4:26 AM	Bill Radcliffe will never be forgotten in the recovery industry and he his legend will be admired by others in the profession, I was at the radcliffe yard regularly and seeing myself the last 18 months were hard for him. I spoke to bill on a weekly basis. As a friend and hauler he will be missed dearly. I send my condolenses to his wife and family from myself and the hingley family. R.I.P
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wessex1	Bill Ratcliffe	#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 129 Jan 20 12 6:58 PM Rotator	A great man and such a great loss to the recovery industry, gone far to soon. His knowledge was immeasurable, a genuine true gentleman with immense drive, passion and enthusiasm for our industry. Bill will always be held in the very highest regard by all whom new him and that is an accolade very few can, or ever will, achieve in a lifetime. My sincere condolences to his family, Paul
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Leigh Bowden		#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 122 Jan 21 12 3:39 PM Directory Listing Pending	I meet him but only once but made me welcome thoughts and as david said the past has now past Bill RIP buddy
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tow210	Tragedy	#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3 Jan 22 12 9:50 AM	The loss of a best mate and in my view the best Recovery operator/engineer of our time. Re-united with his grandfather and Derek. The mental anguish and hurt of the last 18 months finally took its toll. God bless – peace at last. Crouchy (Dave)
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Rydamuni	Bill Ratcliffe	#12	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1 Jan 22 12 2:20 PM	For those of us who really knew Bill he can never be replaced a proper gentleman nothing was too much trouble. A real engineer and recovery professional of the highest calibre. A great two weeks when you were with us in Leeds just the best! Never mind Bill, just keep counting the fingers on the one hand, and the carrots will always be cut like pennies! God bless till we all meet in the great cafe in the sky Condolences to Sue and the family Greeny and the boys in Leeds
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tears		#13	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1 Jan 22 12 4:46 PM	Our deepest condolences to Bill's wife, family and friends. He will be sadly missed. From all at Tears Recovery.
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CMG Can Do		#14	[url]	[-]
Posts: 140 Jan 23 12 5:03 AM	Such a sad loss, His knowledge and wealth of experience can never be replaced. I have had the pleasure of seeing this man work and he is a true credit to the industry. Im sure he will be looking down us all now. God Rest Bill All at CMG Rescue
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Mortersrecovery	The Real Ratcliffe	#15	[url]	[-]
Posts: 7 Jan 23 12 5:16 PM	I am honoured & privileged to have had Bill as a close friend. A man bursting with pride & professionalism for everything he did. A man who gave so much time , knowledge & input to us & will never be forgotten. A man who can never be replaced or rivalled. Friends like Bill only come once in a life time. Good bye & God Bless Morters
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ALLWAYS RECOVERY	sad loss	#16	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2 Jan 26 12 3:57 AM	Our deepest thoughts to Bill's wife, family and friends. He will be sadly missed. From all at Allways Garage Services Edited 1 time by ALLWAYS RECOVERY Jan 26 12 4:03 AM.
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young mike	SUCH A SHAME.	#17	[url]	[-]
Posts: 64 Jan 26 12 4:35 PM Directory Listing Pending	Its such a pity that it came to this. A man with a unique personality and unchallenged ability. We will all miss you Bill. RIP dear friend. Mick
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tow210	Tribute to Bill	#18	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3 Jan 27 12 1:05 PM	Bill always had my best interests at heart, nothing was ever too much trouble. Bill has been a mentor to me all my life and has supported me in everything I have done. Whoever was fortunate enough to work with him, watch him at work or even look through his photo albums will know how good Bill was at his job – for me and amongst others there is no doubt he was the best Recovery Operator/engineer we knew. I understood and knew the pain he had been in for the past 18 months and I hope now he is at peace. I will miss the chats we used to have – I could set my watch by Bill’s call every evening. Thank you for all your advice, support and the knowledge you shared with me. Sleep well now mate. Adam Crouch Lastly...... As per Cosby’s photo at the top of the page, the 4 wheel 1624 century wrecker in the picture Bill was in the process of building for us and had recently just finished. The recovery truck has now gone for paint and although it will have our name on it, and it is our truck and you could argue we are biased, but we know that truck has got Bill’s name all over it a complete work of art. The quality and the finish that has gone in to it – i.e.: the welding, the fabrication and even down to the positioning of the hydraulic pipes – is first class! A typical Bill Ratcliffe job and we are extremely proud to say that he built it for us. Our yard and workshops will never be the same again without you. All at Crouch Recovery.
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A4tow		#19	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2 Jan 27 12 3:52 PM	I'm very proud to have worked with Bill on the build of our new 1624, Bill showed me a differant way of approaching a job and I'll never forget it. I'll make sure the 1624 is used and respeted in the same way you built it. Rest in peace uncle bill. Andy (trigger) at crouch recovery
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Emma	Bill - a good friend.	#20	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1 Jan 28 12 6:31 AM	I knew Bill for over 30 years and he set the highest of standards for vehicle recovery. Having recently been ill, Bill proved to be a great friend who took time to visit and take me out. I am truly shocked and will miss a great man and a good friend. My thoughts are with his family at this time. Rest in peace Bill Chris and Emma Nunn
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