Death of a Legend

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   theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

   One of Irelands favorite Radio and TV presenters was found dead in his apartment yesterday - Gerry Ryan - a true interviewing hero died aged just 56 years old - Gerry was always willing to take on the corrupt politicians and social issues that many would have prefered to hide from - A great man - A Great loss - I know many here wont know Gerry but I had to pay tribute to him

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   theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

   Gerry Ryan a Tribute
   
   Gerry you were a hero
   One of the very best
   You were fearless and professional
   And so stood out from the rest
   Your interviews were magic
   No stone was left unturned
   Without your searching character
   Much would have went unlearned
   I am sorry that you’re gone now
   Things just won’t be the same
   You were one of a kind
   A replacement not easy to find
   I know you are in heaven
   For that’s where you belong
   We will not forget you
   We the ordinary folk
   Your witty yarns
   And spontaneous joke
   Take care now in Heaven
   I’m sure God has work for you
   I guess God just wanted
   A famous Ryan interview
   
   Slan

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   theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

   I take great offence that you have placed spam on a thread where I am paying tribute to a good man who died yesterday - what goes around comes around my friend.

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   theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

   thanks for removing the spam.

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   seasoningposted 13 years ago

   hi my work place will never be the same without his voice echoing around the place. am in the u.k. my daughter told me, but i have no details.  Do you know wha he died of.  slan

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   theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

   It appears to have been a heart attack - sad day

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   kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

   our thoughts are with him for sure, irish.
   
   he obviously touched many people
   
   we'll keep this thread alive
   
   Bye Gerry
   
   

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   theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

   thanks Kimberly

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      itakinsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Very sad news-the end of an era ,prematurely!

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   theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

   itakins - well said an era indeed

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    poetlorraineposted 13 years ago

    he will be missed for sure....

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    theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

    he certainly will watched him do great interview with Hailey Mills Thursday night

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       poetlorraineposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       i really used to like Hayley Mills, not seen her for ages.  He was advertising a charity on airplane last week, when we were coming home from America.

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    theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

    you do travel dont you - I am a home bird - ireland is my real love

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       poetlorraineposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       well i am very old i have a son who is a teacher in Florida, he has a son with autism, his wife is American, so we went to see the family.   i am from greater Manchester originally.  We come up to Belfast sometimes for short breaks...... so you are irish, i am not but i have grandchildren with good irish names now.  Erin, Cian and Aidan....

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    theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

    actually the old word i think is badly misused - I know many 'young' people who are as interesting as a stone - so I like to think of people as being mature in wisdom - mind you there are many who should have wisdom but dont

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       poetlorraineposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       love ya.. i am a wise old woman... i mature like fine wine, as my hub of the same title explains, wil read more of your hubs, as i so liked the one i read today or was it yesterday?

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    theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

    If you get time read a chapter of my book and let me know how it is written - is it easy to follow - that type of thing - i would appreciate that

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    Ohmaposted 13 years ago

    Quick Hijack Irish I need you to check the comment I left on your Hubtrails Hub.
    Sorry for the Hijack.

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    theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

    thanks Ohma just going there was hoping for comment

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

    Gerry needs a bit of a bump
    
    with love and much respect
    
    xo

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       itakinsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Bump for Gerry RIP

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    Originposted 13 years ago

    RIP Gerry

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    theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

    Nice - well said Origin

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