RIP -- Jack Brunk

[CaptStash]

We all knew Jack was special, and so did all his buds at his LBS They closed it early on Sunday to have a celebration of his life. Now I know where to go if I ever need a shop in Newbury Park!

You're already deeply missed Jack.

CaptStash....

[kgreene10]

Jack was an extremely generous forumite who seemed to delight in moving his many treasures on to other members.

I'm also reminded that people lead complicated lives.

[akelman]

Originally Posted by Keith A

I've been in contact with Jack's daughter, Lindsay, and she wanted to let you guys know that you are welcome to contact her on Facebook if you had any questions or comments. Her Facebook page is here https://www.facebook.com/lindsay.brunk

Thanks, Keith. Thanks for everything you do around here and especially for this. Jack was an exceptionally generous man. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.

[jghall]

So sorry to hear. Sad, sad news.

As others have mentioned, Jack was a such good dude. RIP

[Peter B]

Thanks for letting us know Keith. We all admired the rotation of beauties that graced his neighborhood signpost. I bought my 595 and a slew of hand-me-down parts over the years from Jack. Crossed paths with him on several CTC doubles and the 508. A passionate and generous cyclist.

RIP Jack.

[roguedog]

Ah... sad to hear. I was just thinking the other day, where were some of the old Serotta forumites.

Jack was definitely a character and gave us all dreams of rides and bikes. He was always courteous, open and knowledgeable. And if you happen to ride his size.. wow, was that torture. It was torture even when it was 7 sizes too big!

Thanks for the dreams, the knowledge, the laughs and showing us courage and grace, Jack.

Tailwinds and smooth roads, dude.

[rustychisel]

Sad news... a gentleman.

Thank you for letting us know.

[AngryScientist]

He's probably having a glass of RED with Pete up in that big velodrome in the sky.

both had a life well lived and the kind words expressed here are just one testament to that.

[zap]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

He's probably having a glass of RED with Pete up in that big velodrome in the sky.

+1

I enjoyed Jacks posts and his enthusiasm for cycling.

RIP.

[LegendRider]

Very sad. I enjoyed pictures of his bikes - his builds were always first rate.

[happycampyer]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

He's probably having a glass of RED with Pete up in that big velodrome in the sky.

both had a life well lived and the kind words expressed here are just one testament to that.

Speaking of which, I was searching the archives for some of the older conversations with Jack. Many here will remember this thread from a little over 6 years ago. The warmth of Jack's heart really shines through.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=78505

RIP Jack. My sincere condolences to Robin and the rest of the Brunk family.

[Mikej]

Never met him, but I could tell he was a great guy -Sorry to hear about this. I always just missed his screaming deals in the classifieds -

[roguedog]

+1

I had this same thought as I was typing.

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

He's probably having a glass of RED with Pete up in that big velodrome in the sky.

both had a life well lived and the kind words expressed here are just one testament to that.

[93legendti]

Oh no! I talked to him a few times on the phone. Such a nice, helpful man. A big loss...

[thwart]

Bought a bike from Jack back in the day. As someone mentioned above I had the 'misfortune' to be approximately his size.

Ah... those pics of gorgeous bikes leaned against the street sign in his neighborhood...

A great person to deal with. RIP Jack.