Gary Brown

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 12:26 pm

Phil, that must have been a really tough way to find out - by ringing the YEP.

We're rather glum here in Riccall too. We knew Gary for about 10 years and he was always someone I had great respect for. I admired him for doing a worthwhile job and despite the levels of responsibility keeping the work - life balance about right. I admired his enthusiasm for cycling and for the outdoors in general.

I remember some great stories about the Mountain Rescue flying him off Mount Cook in NZ. I remember him staying with the front group on the Reliability.... on a mountain bike. When Jason fell in a ditch on a clubrun it was Gary who realised he'd broken his back and immobilised him while the ambulance came.

This is all a great shock.

BroomWagon · Post by **BroomWagon** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:59 pm

Do you think we could do something as a club for him, maybe a ride out somewhere? Maybe get the press involved. I don't know what it would achieve but I'd like to do something to show my respect.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:23 pm

Good suggestion, but I'd guess we need to leave that up to his current club....

BroomWagon · Post by **BroomWagon** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:41 pm

Fair point, but if anyone hears of anything can they let us know on this forum.