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Gerry Ryan is dead - Mod Warning Post #1

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    #422
    ManOfMystery
    Registered Users Posts: 2,394 ✭✭✭ManOfMystery


    RIP Gerry

    Listened to his show a lot, and he was always fair, charming, articulate and intelligent. In fact, I can't remember him ever displaying any signs of nastiness or the like, so I'm astounded by some of the comments on here from people who never met him but seemed to hate him.


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    #423
    seanbmc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,842 ✭✭✭seanbmc


    Heard about this on Twitter and Facebook first,RIP Gerry Ryan.


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    #424
    norrie rugger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,656 ✭✭✭norrie rugger


    themadchef wrote: »
    Poor kiddies, having some of this ****e forever tatooed here to read.

    Should be fcuking ashamed of yourselves some of you.

    We dont give a sh1t what you thought of the man. Nothing good to say? Step away from your keyboard!

    G Ryan RIP

    And I don't give one about what you have to say but hey that is life

    Iggy button below.

    Get off your high horses people, you may not agree with what people have to say/think but as long as they are not breaking the rules just ignore or discuss


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    #425
    barbiegirl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,846 ✭✭✭barbiegirl


    Jinxi wrote: »
    So sorry for the five young aduls who recieved news of the sudden death of their father today.
    What was broadcast from9-12 tody on 2fm?

    The two youngest aren't adults they are kids, I think 10 and 14


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    #426
    Mullins07
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Mullins07


    RIP Gerry Ryan.
    Sound man.

    The idiots on here posting crap about his death are the vast minority.
    Unfortunately society permits them to exist.


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    #427
    Mackman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,810 ✭✭✭Mackman


    I cant believe it, i just found out half an hour ago.
    Ive always loved listening to him, Every morning for years. i download his podcasts here in Oz all the time too.

    He will be sorely missed. My condolances to his family and close friends.
    The man was a legend.
    RIP


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    #428
    Seachmall
    Registered Users Posts: 7,041 ✭✭✭Seachmall


    abouttobebanned wrote: »
    I don't understand the cruelty of some people. He was one of our own, and he'll be missed.

    Many people considered him to be 'opinionated' and didn't like that about him, they're just sharing their opinions of him (which I share). If he didn't agree with your views he could be an ass, that's just how he was.

    I'm not trying to be disrespectful but it's the truth.

    You can argue they should show some respect but given he didn't show a lot of people respect they deserved I think they're justified. People don't become saints because they die. You live and die with the decisions you make and opinions others form of you.


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    #429
    OutlawPete
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,689 ✭✭✭✭OutlawPete


    One thing I have noticed over the years posting on After Hours.

    These RIP threads are great for showing people's true colours.

    I hope people make a mental note of those taking this opportunity to get some attention and waste Mods time.

    I for one will be just skipping over their posts in future.


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    #430
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    OutlawPete wrote: »
    One thing I have noticed over the years posting on After Hours.

    These RIP threads are great for showing people's true colours.

    I hope people make a mental note of those taking this opportunity to get some attention and waste Mods time.

    I for one will be just skipping over their posts in future.
    Hear, hear.
    The ignore ability will be used more by me.


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    #431
    Shrek2
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Shrek2


    Horrible news..

    He's the only man that can annoy you and make you smile in one sentence.

    Ireland has lost a good man today!.


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    #432
    coconut5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 696 ✭✭✭coconut5


    Pat Kenny on Radio 1 now.


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    #433
    AllGunsBlazing
    Registered Users Posts: 3,620 ✭✭✭AllGunsBlazing


    I didn't listen to his show at all tbh but I do have a memory of seeing him dj an outdoor 2fm beat on the street show back in the summer of '87. The place was jammed with people and it was a good time.

    RIP.


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    #434
    glossy
    Registered Users Posts: 699 ✭✭✭glossy


    R.I.P Gerry, condolences to all the family


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    #435
    Gone Drinking
    Registered Users Posts: 2,809 ✭✭✭Gone Drinking


    Dav wrote: »
    Should the HSE or whoever wish to contact Boards.ie as part of an internal investigation, we'll be happy to help them out.

    Wow, way to ride your users :rolleyes:

    Boards.ie, looking after number 1

    On a side note, thoughts and prayers are with the Ryan family. A sad day indeed.


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    #436
    Morrisseeee
    Registered Users Posts: 5,146 ✭✭✭Morrisseeee


    RIP GR, and condolences to his family. /I must say, this thread is a fitting tribute to him........controversial & rude.


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    #437
    Clara_G
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭Clara_G


    Gerry you were a legend and its a terrible loss to ireland and all your on line listerners rip

    xxxxxxxxxxx


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    #438
    GavRedKing
    Registered Users Posts: 53,262 ✭✭✭✭GavRedKing


    Huge gap left in one of RTE's prime broadcasting slots.

    9-12 wont be the same in work, as we had 2FM on all day.

    Sad loss for the country and more so for his family and friends.


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    #439
    eth0_
    Registered Users Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭eth0_


    MCMLXXV wrote: »
    Gerry was usually on air from what 9-12 each day so I would imagine he should have been in work for 7 or 8 at the latest. I'm sure his family were well aware by 2.30pm today.

    RIP Big Man!

    He wasn't found until around 1pm. Do you think the Gardai went and broke his front door down at 8am after he didn't show up for work? :rolleyes:

    I've heard that his ex-wife and children are on holiday so it would make sense that it took 2 hours to inform them all.


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    #440
    _feedback_
    Registered Users Posts: 4,269 ✭✭✭_feedback_


    TouchingVirus wrote: »
    Why do a lot of people see this as tasteless? I think it's incredibly somber, and a fitting one-line tribute myself.

    Very true - don't think they posted it in bad taste either. Referring to "The Ryan line is now closed"

    RIP Gerry Ryan


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    #441
    DingosAteMyBaby
    Registered Users Posts: 539 ✭✭✭DingosAteMyBaby


    OK for those arguing that they are allowed to post whatever they want about Gerry. Why don't you think back to a time where you lost a loved one and imagine how you would feel if you heard people talking such complete and utter sh1te about them. You are fcuking pathetic hiding behind your usernames, thinking you are hilarious by posting such crap. Doesn't matter who you are talking about, at the end of the day a man with a family has passed away at a young age. I know it might be hard to get through your thick skulls, but show some goddamn respect:mad:


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    #442
    sceptre
    Registered Users Posts: 19,608 ✭✭✭✭sceptre


    Not a listener of the show (well, at least not in the past 15 years, mornings are otherwise occupied) but met the guy briefly once in 1992 when a few of us were in Montrose for Blackboard Jungle (like half the country it seems), back when his ponytail was still intact. The three of us were hanging outside on the grass waiting for the next round, he passed by and stopped for a chat for a few minutes. Seemed like quite a nice chap so sincere sympathies to his family, it's crappy to be in the spotlight at a time like this.


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    #443
    Splendour
    Registered Users Posts: 1,580 ✭✭✭Splendour


    Very sad for his family and friends and for the whole Irish nation-whether you liked him or not. R.I.P. Prayers and thoughts with his family...


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    #444
    LoanShark
    Registered Users Posts: 949 ✭✭✭LoanShark


    Larry Gogan on radio 1


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    #445
    eth0_
    Registered Users Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭eth0_


    Gone Drinking wrote: »
    Wow, way to ride your users :rolleyes:

    Boards.ie, looking after number 1

    On a side note, thoughts and prayers are with the Ryan family. A sad day indeed.

    Cop on. If the gardai contact boards.ie as part of an investigation, of course they're going to comply. It's the LAW. You think Boards' owners should refuse to disclose user details to the police and potentially end up in court as a result? :rolleyes:


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    #446
    TwoShedsJackson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,438 ✭✭✭TwoShedsJackson


    Mullins07 wrote: »
    RIP Gerry Ryan.
    Sound man.

    The idiots on here posting crap about his death are the vast minority.
    Unfortunately society permits them to exist.

    Yes, how awful that society allows people who have a different opinion than you on something to exsist :rolleyes: I always thought Ryan was an idiot while he was alive, him dying hasn't changed my opinion.

    It's entirely possible to feel sympathy for the man and his family and friends, at his unfortunate early demise, without having to instantly revise your opinion and elevate him to sainthood just because he died and you want to look like you care on the internet.


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    #447
    sillysasauge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 166 ✭✭sillysasauge


    hehehe , gerry ryan was the coolest camper in the west, i thought he was like sooo funny and stuff. It is really sad that he has died so young, rip and even though nearly all of Ireland hated him, he will be missed. My condolances to all his family :(. I would also hope that nothing happens to the original posters, most people would do the same it is what humans do. Please be easy :(
    And rip again i hope you will have a good life up in the heaven. xx


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    #448
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,545 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Condolences to his family. RIP. :(


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    #449
    Dean820
    Registered Users Posts: 2,099 ✭✭✭Dean820


    I liked listening to his show and I always found him to be a good laugh. I'm shocked to say the least. I feel so sad for his family. I'm sure Gerry would have probably cracked a joke about himself getting a heart attack if he survived on his show. Poor fella.


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    #450
    doncarlos
    Registered Users Posts: 2,838 ✭✭✭doncarlos


    Mullins07 wrote: »
    RIP Gerry Ryan.
    Sound man.

    The idiots on here posting crap about his death are the vast minority.
    Unfortunately society permits them to exist.

    Are you for real?? Because people make jokes in bad taste they shouldn't exist?


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    Gang of Gin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 433 ✭✭Gang of Gin


    perri winkles wrote: »
    Hate to point out the obvious.. but didn't you just do the same thing yourself??


    Yeah, I noticed that. Quite confusing. Her first post too.


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