Welcome to the Oli Lewis Tribute Website.

Oliver Charles Lewis:   8th January 1987 - 9th December 2007

     This website is here to give the world a glimpse of the warm, friendly, clever & cheerful chap our wonderful friend Oli was, & to share memories of him from those lucky enough to have known him, through pictures, video and personal recollections. If you have anything you'd like to contribute please email me here.

     Oli lived in Wilton near Salisbury, south Wiltshire, UK & was studying engineering at Portsmouth University. He was of course a very enthusiastic & skilled mechanic, cyclist and vehicle enthusiast. He was a member of many automotive & cycling clubs & forums, as well as being a keen Scout, skier and amazingly compassionate, empathic, friendly & cheerful friend as anyone could wish for. His friends & family number many, across the country and the world.

    Oli died in a car accident on the 9th December 2007. He was the only person involved & the cause may never be discovered. All we know for sure is that around 2am his lovingly restored Mark II VW Golf swerved off the road near Datchet, Slough, rolling several times before finally entering the river Thames with Oli trapped inside. The car and his body were recovered two days later by police divers. He was only three miles from his destination, and a month from his 21st Birthday.

     It was a terrible, unfair and tragic accident that could not have happened to a more universally liked, respected & kind-hearted young man, the likes of which the world is an infinitely poorer place without.

Please enjoy looking around the website, laugh at the videos, smile at the photos & be amused by the stories. Oli would want you to remember him with a grin, not a tear, however hard that has been. We miss you every day Oli, & hope you will be watching over us.

John Fry, a friend

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