| Author | Message | ||
     Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 553 Registered: 4-2016 |
Gents. I'm sorry to say my brother was killed Sunday afternoon in a freak accident on his property on the south coast of NSW. It involved a roll over of his tractor on a hilly area. I will be commenting on your posts when I can. Just want you guys to know I'm not ignoring them. | ||
| ross kowalski Prolific User Username: cdfpw Post Number: 150 Registered: 11-2015 |
Sorry, Patrick. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Ross and Sue Kowalski | ||
| richard george yeaman Grand Master Username: richyrich Post Number: 648 Registered: 4-2012 |
Patrick words are not enough, God Bless. Richard. | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1437 Registered: 5-2012 |
Patrick This is terrible news. My sincerest condolences. Geoff | ||
| Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 2089 Registered: 6-2009 |
Patrick, My thoughts go out to you and your family at this time of loss. May your memories of your brother bring you solace at this time of grief. Brian | ||
| Vladimir Ivanovich Kirillov Grand Master Username: soviet Post Number: 613 Registered: 2-2013 |
So sorry to hear that mate. | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2249 Registered: 4-2003 |
Patrick, If it is any consolation, he lost his life doing something he loved on land that meant everything to him. My family always brings forward a Welsh proverb at times like this and I would like to share it with you and your family as we have found it to be of great comfort: The Welsh are sad when a baby is born as it is entering an imperfect world; the Welsh rejoice when a family member dies for they know their family member has gone to a better place. Remember the times you spent together with gratitude, these memories will be with you forever. | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 858 Registered: 4-2009 |
Dear Patrick, I am gutted for you. Please accept my sincere condolences. Losing a close family member is the most traumatic event that life can throw at anyone. I am truly sorry for your loss. Omar | ||
| Alan Ford Experienced User Username: herne13 Post Number: 17 Registered: 8-2016 |
Patrick. Heart felt condolences. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 554 Registered: 4-2016 |
Dear, Ross, Richard, Geoff, Brian, Vlad, David & Omar, Thank you so much for your kind words. It really means a lot guys. Seeing the accident site and trying to make sense of it all has been a dawn to dusk thing for me today. After much measuring and plan drawing, I think I have understood what has happened. We are also waiting to see what the doctors say, to see if there was something that caused this terrible thing to happen in the first place. My Brothers name was Jim and he was 7 years older than me. He was the one who got me interested in cars as he always helped my dad work on his own car. He started an apprenticeship at 15, so at 8 I was into everything with him, including his first car an early sliding window Morris Mini. I also started an apprenticeship at 15 and was thought by him. He was quality driven, and never took short cuts. I so much enjoyed working with him for 12 years, before he made a move to a lovely place called Narooma on the far south coast of NSW. There he grew a very successful business doing plant & automotive work. Here is his pride and joy. A V6 diesel 300C which there are not many here in Oz, as everyone wanted the V8.  He was having a break from work with my sister in law a couple of weeks ago. This is one of the last pics taken of him (Except a funny one) Tragically they employed 2 new mechanics who was to start on the Monday so he could take it easy from work and spend more time with his cars and the 4WD club that he was heavily involved. I will miss you mate.  | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 555 Registered: 4-2016 |
Thank you Alan | ||
| Nick Adlam Frequent User Username: crewes_control Post Number: 68 Registered: 12-2015 |
Hi Pat Very, very sorry to hear about your loss. Best wishes | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 557 Registered: 4-2016 |
Thanks so much Nic. David, I have just passed your words onto my family. Thank you. | ||
| Clive Lungmuss Experienced User Username: clive_lungmuss Post Number: 11 Registered: 3-2006 |
Patrick, I have just logged onto the forum and read about yours and the family's tragic loss. Heart felt condolences at this sad time. | ||
| Robert Noel Reddington Grand Master Username: bob_uk Post Number: 1154 Registered: 5-2015 |
So sorry RIP | ||
| Mark Aldridge Grand Master Username: mark_aldridge Post Number: 357 Registered: 10-2008 |
Sorry Patrick, my condolences to you and your family, life must feel very difficult and depressing at present. I have lost my Father in Law and God Mother recently and a friend sent us a card with a philosophical message which seems harsh at first, but is in reality true and deep and certainly made me think : " Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain ". It was very appropriate as both my wife and I are ex professional dancers. Mark | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 558 Registered: 4-2016 |
Dear Clive, Robert & Mark. Thank you so much for you kind words. They are all very appreciated. Mark, I have also passed your words onto my family. Thank you. | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2251 Registered: 4-2003 |
Patrick, What an awesomely beautiful photo of your brother sitting in a magnificent location enjoying the best life can offer: Serenity, Peace and Happiness - what more can a person ask for in this life? | ||
| Christian S. Hansen Grand Master Username: enquiring_mind Post Number: 395 Registered: 4-2015 |
Patrick... So sorry to hear. A long illness is tragic enough. The suddeness of "here today, gone tomorrow" only adds to the grief. Stay well through this unexpected trauma. I am in vigorous agreement with Brian that the pleasant memories will always be there. Christian | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 560 Registered: 4-2016 |
David, The only problem with that photo mate, is that I'm not in it. Christian, yes mate it is still like he will walk in any minute and say something funny like he usually did. Services are next Thursday & Friday at Narooma. Gunna be a long week until then boys. | ||
| Benoit Leus Prolific User Username: benoitleus Post Number: 268 Registered: 6-2009 |
Patrick, I'm extremely sorry to hear about the death of your brother. I can only try to imagine your loss but it probably doesn't come close to how you must feel right now. I'm sure you'll treasure all the good memories you have of your brother and that he will never be forgotten by all the people who were close to him. I wish you all the necessary strength and courage to cope with this sad event. Benoit | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 563 Registered: 4-2016 |
Dear Benoit, Thank you for your wishes & thoughts. They are very much appreciated. I have shown my sister in law all of your messages, and she is just blown away by them. Thank you all. It brings great comfort. | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2255 Registered: 4-2003 |
"I have shown my sister in law all of your messages, and she is just blown away by them. Thank you all. It brings great comfort." Patrick, despite the troubled times we now live in with the widespread inhumanity shown by certain people in our world; there are a far greater number of people who continue to care and show humanity at its best to those around them especially when they face adversity or the loss of those near and dear to them. The response from our forum members to your loss has been sincere, immediate and widespread from all parts of the world for someone whom most have never met. However, they have felt your and your family's loss as if it was their own and responded accordingly. I am very proud yet humbled to be part of a group which I believe epitomises the best that individuals can do for the world at large and sets an example for those we associate with to emulate. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 565 Registered: 4-2016 |
Here Here David, Well said. | ||
| Nick Adlam Frequent User Username: crewes_control Post Number: 69 Registered: 12-2015 |
Pat, The photo of your brother Jim enjoying his coldie on the beach is unreal- that's where I want to be in life. With the Shadow parked safely nearby, of course!. Southern NSW is real pretty- I've toured down there several times. I echo David's sentiments. Hope you and your family are ok. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 572 Registered: 4-2016 |
Thanks Nick, Getting through it. He loved his Chrysler 300C being close by, and just hated that his son in law called it a Valiant LOL His choice of 4WD was his Nissan Navara which was also his mobile inspection vehicle for live line trucks. He just changed trailers depending on where they were going. Yes it is a great shot, my sister in law took it 2 weeks ago. |
