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Glenn
Posts: 3170 Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:20 pmFirst Name: GlennVehicle Year: 1974Model: BeetleLocation: Long Island, New York, USA
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by Glenn Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:07 am
It's with great sadness that I announce the passing of our friend Ed Ryan.
Ed's long battle ended last night and the world is a less kind place without him.
While we will effort to include all details here on the forum, the most up-to-date service information will be posted at:
https://brueggemannfh.com/obituaries/edward-j-ryan-jr/
MrBreeze
Posts: 1826 Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:21 pmVehicle Year: 1977Model: BusLocation: Lin-den-hoist, Lawn Guyland
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by MrBreeze Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:18 am
The man put up one hell of a fight. Now he can rest. I'll miss him very much
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Tom
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by Tom Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:30 am
He was a good man, he will be missed. Prayers for Carol .
I'm not an air cooled snob , I like them all !
Brown wrote: Tom is right!
Glenn
Posts: 3170 Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:20 pmFirst Name: GlennVehicle Year: 1974Model: BeetleLocation: Long Island, New York, USA
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by Glenn Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:41 am
He had a heart of gold and did his best to collect toys for long island kids so no child was without one.
Glenn A
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by Glenn A Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:08 am
Ed was one of the nicest if not the nicest guy I’ve met through the VW scene. Always so even keeled and straight to the point. I will cherish the fond memories camping and doing VW things with Ed. Rest easy my friend.
BusBq Bill
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by BusBq Bill Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:59 am
It was always a pleasure spending time at campouts and vw events with Ed. He will be missed.
ObnoxiousBlue wrote: quickly diagnosed as a break in the wire, and in no more than a twiddle of his finger Peabody and I took it back to the pavement
"I will be Setting aside my trusty can of starter fluid"
Firefly
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by Firefly Fri Jun 16, 2023 4:21 pm
We are all so lucky to share so many fond memories to reflect upon with a smile.
elrockk
Posts: 395 Joined: Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:26 pmFirst Name: GeneVehicle Year: 1971Model: BeetleLocation: Huntington
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by elrockk Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:41 pm
RIP
MrBreeze
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by MrBreeze Sun Jun 18, 2023 8:15 am
I knew this was going to happen.
I'm watching a YouTube video on the Plymouth duster and reached for my remote to text Ed about it.
Shit. This sucks.
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Glenn
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by Glenn Sun Jun 18, 2023 8:54 am
MrBreeze wrote: ↑ Sun Jun 18, 2023 8:15 am
I knew this was going to happen.
I'm watching a YouTube video on the Plymouth duster and reached for my remote to text Ed about it.
Shit. This sucks.
Ever since he was in the hospital, I had a bunch of stupid texts queued up but never sent them.
Watching Family Guy will never be the same... GIGGITY
Glenn
Posts: 3170 Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:20 pmFirst Name: GlennVehicle Year: 1974Model: BeetleLocation: Long Island, New York, USA
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by Glenn Tue Jun 20, 2023 8:48 pm
MrBreeze
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by MrBreeze Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:58 pm
Visitation Sunday 3-7
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Raj
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by Raj Thu Jun 22, 2023 6:49 am
So sorry to read this. Carol... we love you, pls stay strong during this trying time.
Glenn wrote: I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
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Raj
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by Raj Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:00 pm
Glenn wrote: I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote:
This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Raj
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by Raj Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:01 pm
Glenn wrote: I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote:
This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Raj
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by Raj Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:01 pm
Glenn wrote: I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote:
This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Raj
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by Raj Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:02 pm
Glenn wrote: I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote:
This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Raj
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by Raj Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:02 pm
Glenn wrote: I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote:
This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Glenn
Posts: 3170 Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:20 pmFirst Name: GlennVehicle Year: 1974Model: BeetleLocation: Long Island, New York, USA
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by Glenn Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:56 pm
Barrel of monkeys.. epic Ed.
Glenn
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by Glenn Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:59 pm
How come i'm holding Liam?
Raj
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by Raj Mon Jun 26, 2023 5:58 am
Glenn wrote: ↑ Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:59 pm
How come i'm holding Liam?
He was young then....he lacked judgement that he has now, and wasnt aware of 'Stranger Danger'. All my kids now know to watch for the man that comes over in the 'tight shorts'.
( QUEUE the Pirate!)
Glenn wrote: I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote:
This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Glenn
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by Glenn Mon Jun 26, 2023 4:17 pm
Ed's put to rest.And special thanks to Mike for taking such good care of our friend.
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by ObnoxiousBlue Mon Jun 26, 2023 7:29 pm
Glenn wrote: ↑ Mon Jun 26, 2023 4:17 pm And special thanks to Mike for taking such good care of our friend.
It was not easy, and no one wants to have a funeral let alone bury a friend - but given the circumstance I’m glad I was the one to do it and would have regretted if it were someone else.
Grateful for everyone’s support not just for Ed, for Carol and the girls, but that you gave me in the last week.
MrBreeze
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by MrBreeze Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:20 pm
I was talking with Carol and she definitely wants to hang out. Let me give her a couple of days and I'll see what's good for her. Besides Venetian, Gemma's cousin arrives tonight from the Philippines and is staying with us for a month. I'd like to have a BBQ in a few weeks and whomever can make it is more than welcome. Details to follow, I know they're heading to Canada for a week on Saturday, so it'll be after they get back.
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AoT
Posts: 1029 Joined: Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:09 pmFirst Name: AudreyVehicle Year: 1974Model: BeetleLocation: Ready for a road trip....
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by AoT Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:32 pm
I am so sorry to have read this news about Ed. I check on the DVG from time to time as I spent many years hanging with a great group of people and EdnCarol were a big part of the fun. Ed had a generous heart and it made me smile to see the note in his obit to bring unwrapped toys to have donated to the JTF.
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
