Update: Tributes to Jaime Mackay & Funeral Details

23 MAY 2013
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Please note the venue for there has been a slight change in plans following the service for Jaime's funeral. The celebration of Jaime's life will now be held at the Dungog Golf Club, Hanleys Creek Rd Dungog rather than the Dungog RSL.

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21st May 2013
FUNERAL DETAILS

Jaime Mackay's funeral will be held at 12.30pm this Friday 24th May at St Andrew's Presbyterian church, Dowling St, Dungog. A celebration of Jaime's life is to be held at the Dungog RSL, 100 Lord St, Dungog following the service.

TRIBUTES FLOW FOR JAIME MACKAY

Australia’s polo greats are among those mourning the death of Jaime Mackay.

Hall of Famers, former Australian captains, teammates and opponents are among many saddened by Jaime’s death.

Hall-of-Famer, Jim MacGinley described Jaime Mackay as “a thorough gentleman and decent man.” “I always enjoyed watching Jaime play, with or against me. He was a keen competitor and an excellent team player. Jaime was a very good friend who supported me through some difficult times.”

Former national coach Anto White said “Jaime was a wonderful horseman and a great player who always gave 100%. He gave a great deal to the game and will be sadly missed by us all.”

Former Australian captain Stuart Gilmore described Jaime as “a great general and his horsemanship was second to none. Jaime was a gentleman and a loving family man.”

If you would like to write your own tribute to Jaime Mackay please send your thoughts by email to suzie.ruse@australianpolo.com.au or fax to 02 9388 9793, by 9am this Thursday. The messages will be collated as a tribute from the polo community and given to the Mackay family by the APF President.

See the PDF attached above for Jaime Mackay's Test Match appearances and Tournament & Trophy wins from the APF & NSWPA Archives.

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