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A top bloke, a real people person, will be sadly missed!
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21-04-2008, 04:38 PM
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Such a sad sad say. There will never be a Ford president as good as Geoff. Everything the man touched turned to Gold. He single handedly went through every Ford department and turned it around into a profitable entity. I truly beleive that he wasn't far from becoming Ford global CEO. Im sure, given time, the man would have weaved his magic and got Ford US back on it's feet like no one else.
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21-04-2008, 04:59 PM
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Oh man that's ruined my day.
I too remember him posting back in the days of BON and the other forum.. such an awesome bloke. For myself, I was probably around 14 yearsold durring the days of BON, and to be on the same Forum as the Head of Ford Aus and being able to chat to him probably went along way to my becoming the blueblooded Ford nut I am now. Condolances to his family, RIP Uncle Geoff. The man who saved Ford Aus, he'll always be known as the man the gave us the BA and Territory, but the now legendary Inline6 Turbo. |
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21-04-2008, 05:12 PM
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The man who saved Ford Australia. Very sad, R.I.P.
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21-04-2008, 05:31 PM
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I had the pleasure of Meeting Geoff on a couple of occasions.
Witty, forthright, and a great "blokes bloke". RIP. |
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21-04-2008, 05:40 PM
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A sad day for all Ford fans!
He turned Ford Australia around. And has obviously touched a lot of people.
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I just had to read the article twice, I'm a bit shocked!
Condolensces to his family.
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21-04-2008, 05:58 PM
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RIP Geoff. The photo I had taken with him when he presented me my vehicle industry certificate will remain on the shelf in tribute to a great leader and a man who's passion for the blue oval was remarkable.
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21-04-2008, 06:00 PM
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Vale Geoff.
Great man and did a great job of putting Ford Oz back on its feet.
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Thank god we were able to have him as head of FoA to get the company back on its feet was a great man.
RIP and condolences to all his family and friends
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Geoff, thank you. Farewell.
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21-04-2008, 06:25 PM
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His legacy is the fond memories so many on this forum, and in the car industry will hold dearly for the rest of their lives.
RIP. Not enough captains of industry like you.
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21-04-2008, 06:59 PM
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We owe a lot to Geoff - a great bloke, passionate about is Fords, the Industry. My Thoughts are with his family - a family that goes beyond just his blood relations.
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Im shocked and I cant believe Im reading this. I wonder what Geoff and Henry are talking about right now....
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21-04-2008, 07:12 PM
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A big loss for us serious Ford nuts, and the automotive world in general. A very approachable, down to earth bloke.
Rest In Peace Geoff.
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21-04-2008, 07:15 PM
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A big tragedy, may you rest in peace Geoff.
My condolences to the family. He will be missed, a great man has gone!! |
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21-04-2008, 07:16 PM
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Geoff was a great guy and will be missed very much by all of us!!!
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21-04-2008, 07:18 PM
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Very sad to hear, condolences to his family and friend's, a true gentleman that will be missed dearly by all, R.I.P. Geoff.
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R.I.P Geoff. Condolences to your Family.
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RIP Geoff.
A true car enthusiast.
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21-04-2008, 11:05 PM
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The man has my respect for pulling Ford Oz out of the crap hole.
A real shock to hear he is gone and still young too. R.I.P. Geoff Condolences to his Family |
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21-04-2008, 11:27 PM
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Sad day.
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I doubt FoA will get a GM that had as big a passion as Geoff did.
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Wow, what a shock. I didn't know that he was battling cancer.
Rest in peace Geoff. Thank you for the fantastic Fords that were created under your watch. And when you get there, say hi to Henry, Bill and Howard for me.
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Not many CEOs were as good at connecting with the media and the customers and empolyees as Polites did. I remember him even contributing to this forum if I am not mistaken. My condolences also to his family.
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Geoff, thank you for giving something back, restoring my faith and pride in our brand and allowing me share your passion every day I drive my XR8.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will be missed greatly, may you rest in peace. |
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We have been advised that the funeral will be held at the MCG on Monday 28th April, 2008 at 11:00 a.m - the exact room to be used is yet to be advised.
The family have requested that those wishing to honour his memory can do so by making a donation to the Cancer Council of Victoria or the Royal Childrens Hospital and we, as a forum, will be electing to do so. Ford Australia will be setting up a location where cards can be sent which will then be forwarded to the family - I will advise these details when they are available. Regards Russ
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i had a meeting with him a few years ago when he was trying to sell my work Fords i sent him a letter telling him he was preaching to the converted as i have owned evey model falcon when we got to Ford HQ after the meeting we inspected the assembly line and there at the end of it was the 1st BA gt off the line, Geoff thought i would like the oppotunity to sit in it he was right top man who did a top job very few and far between |
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