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29 Mar 2021
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29 Mar 2021
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I've incredibly fond memories of our 2007 trip to Iceland and Yorkshire Dales bike meets in the 00ies because Gerry was there too. Such a thoroughly sound bloke. Definitely one of the good guys!
A couple of pictures of/including Gerry (that'll hopefully show up)
The meme (before memes were even a thing?!! This was before social media) is so fitting. Fritz put the words in our mouths, but you know Gerry thought I was talking the nonsense I always do, but was too polite to say
Ride on, Gerry
So sad I can't attend the funeral.
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3 Apr 2021
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Gerry's 'virtual' Funeral
If anyone would like details of Gerry's funeral please PM me letting me know your connection. We hope to get a few bikes over to show our final respects (in these difficult times there is also a live stream available).
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6 Apr 2021
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funeral Cortège
Update re funeral Cortège...
Debbie is more than pleased to welcome anyone to join us on Gerry’s final ride - details as follows:
Thursday 8th April
12:30
Meet on the Keighley side of Gallagher Funeral Directors, Skipton Road, Keighley
BD20 6DT
12:45
Depart for Skipton Crematorium, Carlton Road, Skipton
BD23 3BT
Service duration 1:15/2:05pm.
Please pm if you are able to attend in order that we can gauge numbers.
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8 Apr 2021
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Thank you Fritz for arranging for me to take part in Gerry's last journey via the streamed webcast just now. A lovely send-off.
Ride far, my friend. And Rest In Peace.
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11 Apr 2021
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A final, final word.
For those that couldn't attend (or did but were outside so missed some or all of service) or didn't 'attend' the live stream of our dear friends funeral the recording is available now, for a least a week or two
Great words and some lovely readings and only 25 minutes so well worth viewing.
Please share with anyone who may like to hear Gerry's eulogy.
Website - https://www.obitus.com/
Username - roma8394
Password - 101869
Donations in lieu of flowers
http://www.david-gallagher.co.uk/ then click on tab tributes and donations, enter Gerard Wallbank you will see picture of him then follow instructions.
RIP friend
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