Sad News
It is with great sadness today that we announce a deep loss to the KickApps community.
Graham Peachey, our European business development manager, was a victim of a tragic accident while cycling on Monday morning near his home in Barton Mills, UK. Graham was an accomplished professional, avid cyclist, windsurfer and outdoorsman. Of the many things he loved about life, his wife, two boys, family, and friends around the world, were on the top of the list. Genuine, kind, passionate, and brilliant are words that his co-workers have used to describe him over the months that we worked together. His passing is a tremendous loss to all who knew him.
Graham’s favorite communities he helped launch were Cycling TV and LuffTube.
Here’s a photo of Graham on the left:
This was his favorite video clip which he uploaded, sent around the office and continually raved about how funny he found it:
Graham, you’re missed by all of us…
UPDATE: A note from Cycling TV’s Managing Director, Simon.
November 13th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
Thanks for all your hard work, Graham. You will be missed.
November 13th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
Last month I had the opportunity to spend several days with Graham in Barcelona at the Adobe Max conference. It was the first time I had really spent any time with him. We worked hard each day and explored the city at night, talking and eating great food. In particular, we bonded over a shared love of music, and I had a great time speaking with him as his knowledge of classic rock was encyclopedic.
Although it wasn’t much time to get to know Graham, it was immediately clear to me that he was an honest, personable, and highly intelligent person. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones on this sad day.
November 14th, 2007 at 6:19 am
I was privileged to know Graham when we worked together recently in putting together a Business briefing on Social Networks in London. It was a great success due in no small part to his professional efforts. He was a highly reliable colleague, genuine, knowledgeable and hardworking, but also great company. We last met a couple of weeks ago and I was scheduled to call him today. I’m desperately sorry that I’ll no longer have the opportunity of spending any time with him; I shall miss him. And so at this sad time, my thoughts and prayers are with Graham, his family, friends and colleagues.
November 14th, 2007 at 11:26 am
I was lucky to meet Graham, he was one of the most beautiful person’s i ever met. He always had kind words for me, he was so positive, funny and full of energy. I remember when i first met him we met by the water cooler in ny office and he had brought a little present for me “an old style red telephone box – coin piggy bank”, It’s the cutest thing! I will definately miss Graham he definately left an unforgettable memory. My heart goes out to his family and his friends.
November 14th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
I worked with Graham for about four years as a part of two close knit teams, first at RVSL in Newmarket, and then in the Newmarket office of NetGenesis. He was great fun to work with, was full of pranks and had a love of life. It saddens me that our last conversation was an inconclusive one about “When are we finally going to get together for that long overdue pint?”. I’m truly sorry we didn’t get to have it. Graham, you will be truly missed, and my sincere condolences go out to Nicky and the boys.
November 15th, 2007 at 9:36 am
It’s hard to believe in divinity when people like Graham are taken from the world. I’ve seen a lot of death over the past 3 years and i see Graham as one of the fallen heroes.
You are missed.
November 15th, 2007 at 11:30 pm
When Graham first joined KickApps, I spent a lot of time on the phone with him helping to bring him up to speed. I was struck by his enthusiasm, energy and sense of humor, and we became friends. It was great seeing him in person on his trips to New York, and I always looked forward to his colorful updates on our weekly calls. He was also our resident Salesforce guru and got us all in gear. In the office we sometimes affectionately called Graham “GP” or “Peaches”. We all miss Graham – he and his family are in our thoughts…
November 16th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
I met Graham for the first time at the IBC in Amsterdam and then again at the Adobe Max in Barcelona. He had kindly agreed to come and give a speech at an event we at the Akamai office in Spain are organizing. I was to meet him again in 10 days at our office – he had arranged everything, flight, hotel, and now suddenly he is not longer with us.
I just can’t believe that this happened; life is totally unfair to very nice people and in cases like that is when you get this feeling of how little control we have over our lives.
I am very sorry for Graham, friends and familiy.
November 21st, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Graham was my friend with whom I walked in his beloved Lakes, his passion and deterimination was his makeup. We enjoyed a beer and a healthy conversation. I’m utterly speechless and heartbroken, I do know that he will be with me in the Lakes when I find the courage to return.
November 22nd, 2007 at 5:54 pm
I had the pleasure to speak to Graham once and i was blessed with the wealth of knowledge that he had inside him!!.
My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Graham I hope your in a better place man 1 love.
To your Family Keep Your Head Up!!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:21 am
i worked with Graham for a few years back in the early eighties…sadly lost touched – but I remember many great times – most notable a Genisis concert and countless Clapton concerts we attended together. His freindship, smile and complete enthusiasm for life will stay with me forever. Sorry my friend i left it to long to get in touch…