Fourentee 987 Posted January 16, 2017 Is anyone travelling from the Midlands? Bryn was a friend and I'm stuck for transport. Petrol costs sharing of course. I am. Drop me a PM. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wightlink flyer 12 Posted January 16, 2017 I don't come onto the forum as much as I used to, so I've just seen this sad news. I used to chat with Byrn most nights on the ferry back from the island and as everyone has commented,he really was a very special person. His knowledge of speedway must surely have been second go none. And despite all the troubles that speedway faced, he remained so positive and had an enthusiasm that was almost infectious. Good night Byrn, sleep well. My thoughts go to his family at this difficult time. Steve 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincent Vega 135 Posted January 19, 2017 I hope Bryns funeral today and meet up afterwards were a fitting tribute to the great man. Were there a lot of ex Hackney/Crayford people in attendnce? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Brown 542 Posted January 19, 2017 I hope Bryns funeral today and meet up afterwards were a fitting tribute to the great man. Were there a lot of ex Hackney/Crayford people in attendnce? There were indeed some great tributes in what was a really good service. A good number of people, at a guess 100-120 and the service was a fitting send off to the old boy 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,298 Posted January 19, 2017 Just got back from the funeral. It was a splendid service attended by a large number of friends and family; it was standing room only in the chapel. At the wake I had an engaging conversation with some insiders but that's for another day. For me, a sad day had a happy outcome. Bryn managed to bring two "senior" fans together even after his demise. A big thank you to Fourentee for the lift. Without you I wouldn't have been able to attend. Added to that, I have a new forum friend. Rest well Bryn. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincent Vega 135 Posted January 19, 2017 Chris/FD Thanks for the info. Were any of the old Hackney/Crayford promoters there Terry Russell/Dave Pavitt/ Pete Thorogood etc. Thanks VV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fourentee 987 Posted January 19, 2017 Chris/FD Thanks for the info. Were any of the old Hackney/Crayford promoters there Terry Russell/Dave Pavitt/ Pete Thorogood etc. Thanks VV I wouldn't know either way on that one. But there was certainly a wreath with the Hackney Hawks emblem (and, indeed, a wreath of leeks!). To echo earlier comments, a 100-plus attendance of whom 20-plus were standing. A great pleasure, albeit on a sad occasion, for me to make the acquaintance of False dawn and also to meet up again and chew the cud with Jeff Scott and Lucifer Sam. The service itself featured tributes from daughter Carys and her husband and also from one of Bryn's longstanding friends. Entrance music: Groovin' with Mr Bloe -- Mr Bloe. Departure music: Magnificent Seven theme. Music during the service: Hymns and Arias -- Max Boyce (no surprises on that one) and Don't Worry, Be Happy which Bryn (unusually, given his generally encyclopaedic music knowledge) apparently credited wrongly to Bob Marley rather than Bobby McFerrin! The order of service also featured a number of Hammers action shots by Mike Patrick. In all, a very fine send-off for such a distinguished servant of the sport. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JOS50 150 Posted January 27, 2017 Barry Thomas has just sold his Crayford race jacket with proceeds to go to the Ben fund, in memory of Bryn,for £771. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted January 27, 2017 Barry Thomas has just sold his Crayford race jacket with proceeds to go to the Ben fund, in memory of Bryn,for £771. Fair play to him A tremendous gesture 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fourentee 987 Posted January 29, 2017 Barry Thomas has just sold his Crayford race jacket with proceeds to go to the Ben fund, in memory of Bryn,for £771. Top effort. Loving that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dickie Head 247 Posted February 6, 2017 Looks like the Islanders have acted quickly to find a replacement for Bryn https://onthewight.com/rob-provides-a-new-voice-for-the-wightlink-warriors/ Big shoes to fill.......good luck to the new guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites