Boss pays tribute to motorbike enthusiast killed on the A51

| December 2, 2011 | 5 Comments
A floral tribute from colleagues at the scene of the A51 crash

A floral tribute from colleagues at the scene of the A51 crash

By Victoria Wilkins: The boss of a motorbike enthusiast killed in a crash on the A51 in Staffordshire has described the “devastating” loss.

Kenneth Cockburn, 52, from the Walton area of Stone, died after his silver Honda motorbike collided with a blue Volkswagen Golf on the A51 southbound between Weston and Sandon at 7.50am today (December 2).

He was on his way to work at the Hixon plant of aviation company Air and Ground Aviation Limited when he died.

Flowers from colleagues were laid at the scene of the crash, with one tribute reading “Ken, with love from all at Air and Ground”.

Ian Dodds, director of the company. told how Ken “loved his motorbike”.

He added: “It’s a tragic loss for us and his family and we are all affected by this devastating news.

“A company is only as good as the people within in it and to day we have lost both a friend and key part of our team and our deepest sympathy goes out to his wife, family and friends.”

Police are still appealing for witnesses to come forward to provide information contact PC 3761 Jason Wright or Sgt 4121 Richard Holt on 101, quoting incident 95 December 2.

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  • Norman Cockburn

    Thank you and your staff for the floral tribute and your message of condolence. Ken was nuts about motorbikes, and between us, we must have caused our mother a lot of anguish over the years. When he got his replica Barry Sheene Suzuki and helmet, it was if he had just won the lottery. Luckily, I have a couple of photos of him on his Suzuki, and lots of photos from our trips to Oulton Park, and Ken posing with some of his heroes of the track. Norman Cockburn

  • Louise Cockburn

    R.I.P Auncle ken xxxx

  • http://www.vwinme.com Samantha Dodds

    Sincere condolences to Ken’s family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Ken was a gentle giant, and its been an honor and pleasure to work alongside him. Ken is a great loss to our team and his work colleagues are devastated to learn this tragic news. Rest In Peace Ken, may you ride with Angels x

  • Jo Vanderwyk

    I worked with Ken at Air & Ground and got to know him well while I was helping out in logistics for a few weeks. What he didn’t know about aircraft parts ….. Was so shocked when I heard the tragic news, had only been chatting with him a few days before. You will be sorely missed at AGA Ken, and I will think of you often and remember you fondly, rest gently in peace. My thoughts are with your wife and family. Jo x

  • Wendy Ivison (nee Hargreaves)

    RIP Ken

    Diana (your big sister) told me the sad news; it’s devastating. I hadn’t seen you for many years but often thought of my ‘good looking cousin’. My husband is motorbike mad also – you would have had much in common. My condolances to your wife and all the family. Wendy x

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