Sad News - Our friend, Roydo

[KaiserEFC]

Didn’t realise he’d died, seemed like a really nice bloke RIP he will be missed

 

[Eggs]

….still think it would be a fitting gesture to call the ‘Ale House Forum’, ‘Roydo’s Lounge’.

…..a bit of support for this suggestion @GrandOldTeam, probably not as straightforward as I suggest but maybe a consideration.

 

[bigjonny]

…..a bit of support for this suggestion @GrandOldTeam, probably not as straightforward as I suggest but maybe a consideration.

It was done on Bluekipper a good few years ago now - “The Paul Mac everything else forum”after he passed away.

 

[Allezfan]

Devestated to see this. He was a great poster, always came over really well. RIP.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

…..a bit of support for this suggestion @GrandOldTeam, probably not as straightforward as I suggest but maybe a consideration.

Thanks for the suggestion. Its very easy, takes a minute to do. Was going to do it when it was first suggested months back but mulled over as had niggling feeling as to whether he'd actually want it. Was it for us? Or for him? He was an understated, modest chap.

When I was a bit miffed there was no big stones at Bramley left, his son said 'Honestly I know that Dad would have hated any of the bigger ones so it's absolutely perfect'

It reaffirmed my gut on it - I think a forum rename would have made him squirm.

I think there will be something more fitting we can do thats more Roydo. Not sure what, but perhaps an annual fundraiser. Perhaps something tied into @Groucho's mental health thread which Roydo used himself.

 

[Groucho]

Thanks for the suggestion. Its very easy, takes a minute to do. Was going to do it when it was first suggested months back but mulled over as had niggling feeling as to whether he'd actually want it. Was it for us? Or for him? He was an understated, modest chap.

When I was a bit miffed there was no big stones at Bramley left, his son said 'Honestly I know that Dad would have hated any of the bigger ones so it's absolutely perfect'

It reaffirmed my gut on it - I think a forum rename would have made him squirm.

I think there will be something more fitting we can do thats more Roydo. Not sure what, but perhaps an annual fundraiser. Perhaps something tied into @Groucho's mental health thread which Roydo used himself.

Annual fundraiser. Excellent thought.

 

[Cake]

Annual fundraiser. Excellent thought.

And donate proceeds in his name to that charity acting/dance group he was involved with (if I’m remembering correctly)?

 

[OTR]

Thanks for the suggestion. Its very easy, takes a minute to do. Was going to do it when it was first suggested months back but mulled over as had niggling feeling as to whether he'd actually want it. Was it for us? Or for him? He was an understated, modest chap.

When I was a bit miffed there was no big stones at Bramley left, his son said 'Honestly I know that Dad would have hated any of the bigger ones so it's absolutely perfect'

It reaffirmed my gut on it - I think a forum rename would have made him squirm.

I think there will be something more fitting we can do thats more Roydo. Not sure what, but perhaps an annual fundraiser. Perhaps something tied into @Groucho's mental health thread which Roydo used himself.

Yeah your gut was spot on there I reckon @GrandOldTeam
Saying that, I know anything you do within this community in his memory will have meant the world to him. Drop me a line if you want to chat anything through.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

1 year ago today since we lost @roydo

We're going to be working up a regular fundraising effort for The Samaritians in his memory.

 

[PhilM]

1 year ago today since we lost @roydo

We're going to be working up a regular fundraising effort for The Samaritians in his memory.

If you have an account already, send the details and I'll transfer some money.

 

[tommye]

RIP dear friend 🕊

Forever in our hearts

 

[tommye]

If you have an account already, send the details and I'll transfer some money.

This.

 

[Nymzee]

Can’t believe it’s been a year already

 

[HappyJack]

Sorry I didnt know about this. Always sad when a great blue passes away at such an early age.

 

[ste d' indica]

I drove past his village after Christmas, completely unexpectedly. I was just overcome with sadness. Miss you Mark.