My friend
@jaybulletproof
died last night, after suffering a brain haemorrhage on Monday. Im heartbroken. Jay was a pioneer in the drum n bass community, a proud Dad and a loyal friend. He was also an amazing drone pilot, which is how we became so close over the last decade. (1/)
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Before you could buy drones and fly them right off the shelf they were for hobbyists and pros; Jay had a background with RC aircraft. When my navy doco needed a drone pilot in 2015, Jay was my guy. We had some epic adventures, choppering onto frigates - bucket list stuff for Jay
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He was a keen fisherman, had even worked on boats up north, and had a comedy webseries called the “motherfuckin’ fishing show”. Here he is fishing off the side of HMNZS Te Kaha in the Bay of Islands.
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On Monday, Jay was helping me with some editing on my new doco, remotely from Tauranga. We’d spoken multiple times, solving some tech problems when he messaged me saying he thought he was having a stroke. The next I heard from him was via his girlfriend Sophie the next morning.
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The last few days have been a nightmare. I’ve helped the family by fielding calls from around the country and the world, updating people in what was an increasingly bleak situation. The love pouring in his direction was overwhelming. Last night he was declared dead. At 46.
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I’m devastated and so are so many people, we just can’t believe that this larger than life cheeky rascal and fiercely loyal friend, champion of so many young artists, could be taken like this. We love you Jay. There will be a lot of tears shed for you over the coming weeks. X
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@damianchristie
@jaybulletproof
Boy used to produce my show now and then even though it wasn’t cool and would always stop and yarn on P Road even though I’m definitely not cool. Legend.
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@vaughndavis
@jaybulletproof
For a dude that had such enviable swagger he was so thoroughly interested in other people and things outside of his immediate world. I'm glad you got to know him.
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@damianchristie
@jaybulletproof
Pots will be sorely missed. Utter GC. Sad AF news. Feeling for you boss.
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@damianchristie
@jaybulletproof
Sending condolences & aroha for your loss. Yday we buried our 36yo bubbly, straight shooting and full of life friend after she suffered a brain aneurysm and ultimately a stroke. Life is cruel and too unbelievably full of surprises. Take care & time for yourself & your loved ones
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@dayvara
@jaybulletproof
I’m so sorry to hear that Cara, it sounds like we’ve had very similar experiences this week. I know how you’re feeling. Arohanui x
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@damianchristie
@jaybulletproof
So sorry to hear this Damian. It's been an ultra sad week, I lost a good friend too a couple of days ago aged 46 like Jay. Way way to young.
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@damianchristie
@kiaoraclint
@jaybulletproof
I am so sorry to hear this news. Jay was such a great friend and colleague of the RadioLIVE newsroom. It’s so hard to believe he is gone. Arohanui to you Damian and all his friends and family.
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@damianchristie
@jaybulletproof
I'm so sorry for your loss Damian. Jay sounds like a wonderful person. My Mum died when she was in her 40's from a brain haemorrhage. It sounds like you were also a wonderful loyal friend to Jay. My thoughts are with you and Jay's whanāu.
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@damianchristie
@jaybulletproof
D. I’ve seen your posts. I’m so very sorry for your loss buddy ♥️💔🙏 xxx
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