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In March this 2004 we lost our good friend Roy. The following was read at his Funeral.
Roy was a member of our club for 9 years, and during that time we rode with him all over the country, to rallies, camping weekends, pet food runs, toy runs and numerous other events. He was a great character! We had a great deal of laughs with him, with his Cheeky smile and mischievous laugh, his attitude was infectious, he helped us see the funny side of most things. We laughed when we went to the BMF rally at Peterborough, down the M6 and along the A14…not Roy! – He took Wendy the scenic route….down the M5! He waved Wendy and the others off at Ironbridge on their raft, “see you in Bridgenorth” he said as he drove off in the car. Hours later Wendy and her crew arrived in Bridgenorth, hours later still….Roy turned up!
It was as an instructor that Roy was held in great respect. Many of his friends and pupils will vouch for the fact that if Roy hadn’t trained them, they may never have had the confidence to put in for their test, let alone pass it. My Son Matty was trained by Roy. He could ride already, but like most of us He didn’t relish the thought of having somebody following and watching every move. Roy would start each lesson by saying “off you go then Matty” to which Matty would reply “same route Roy?”, “Yes”, he would say, “to your Mum’s for a cup of Tea”!! But as they sat in our Kitchen, Roy would casually point out any errors on the way, they would finish their Tea, and then ride somewhere else. Matty started every lesson with the confidence of not having to think where he was going; only doing it properly. That confidence, Roy gave him. He passed his test first time.
Your presence here today says more than I ever could about how we felt about Roy. He obviously touched many hearts.
Goodbye Mate. (with respect from the Chairman of the Oddballs MCC). |
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