Folks it is with a heavy heart that I post the following from Gary Kelly's Aussie Odyssey site. RIP Friend
April 27, 2015. TX Greg here. I received the news this morning from Anna that Gary did pass away weekend before last and we're still trying to gather more info. I've just been sitting here in front of the comp crying all day lost for words. Anna helped with a few...
"And write a nice message to him from everyone about all the years we've got to spend with him and he has become a part of our families. Then end with its not over yet Gary now you can see all of Australia with the best view in the house! Can't wait to catch up with you one day. We will all see him again one day. He is finally at peace and gets to spy on everyone!"
Oh, that is sad news. So sorry to read of Gary's passing. RIP
hako said
07:41 PM Apr 28, 2015
Thanks Copper1....Gary helped me a few times with advice given freely and I know he was a great bloke. I will miss him on the forum and wish I'd known him personally.
Dougwe said
07:48 PM Apr 28, 2015
RIP Gary Kelly.
Thanks C1
jetj said
08:10 PM Apr 28, 2015
I'm really sad to hear that. Rest in Peace Gary.
gooba53 said
08:10 PM Apr 28, 2015
Such a supportive, encouraging nice man. I'm sorry he couldnt do all his travels in PJ but gee he had some fun setting it up.
RIP Gary
moamajohn said
08:11 PM Apr 28, 2015
Sad news .Still too bloody young. RIP.
rockylizard said
08:13 PM Apr 28, 2015
Gday...
OH DAMN (but much stronger words slipped out of my mouth first )
Thanks for the advice, sad though it is. He was a great bloke from what I could deduce from interacting with him on here.
Please pass my condolences and thoughts to his mob when you get the chance.
Another good bloke taken too soon.
cheers - John
Sheba said
08:22 PM Apr 28, 2015
rockylizard wrote:
OH DAMN (but much stronger words slipped out of my mouth first )
Mine too John. Was sooooooo hoping to get an E-mail from him to say he was much better.
Thanks for letting us know Garry. Way too soon to go.
Please pass on my condolences to his Family for me.
Sheba.
jules47 said
08:25 PM Apr 28, 2015
I just don't know what to say - he was such a lovely man - I will remember him the last time I saw him.
I did so enjoy Gary's sense of humour and cheerfulness on this site.
He will be missed. RIP Gary.
Radar said
08:41 PM Apr 28, 2015
I am very sadden by this loss, a man who I had not met in person but felt that the day we did meet would be as though I had known him for some time, his wit and look on life was everything.
May you rest in peace. Gary Kelly.
Goldfinger said
08:44 PM Apr 28, 2015
RIP, my friend Gary....I will never forget how excited you were to receive your 'lucky' gold nugget...only wish it had helped you...how you wanted to get away in PJ your van and go gold detecting with me...you will be there in spirit mate..round the camp fire like you wanted to do....bet you would have told the most outrageous jokes too....so sad.....Hoo Roo mate.
Weevil said
08:55 PM Apr 28, 2015
Thanks for informing us copper1, albeit very sad news.
RIP Gary, you only got to do a short trip in your rig while busting to get on the road.
It was not to be and you were a trooper to the end.
Your sharp and humorous with will be missed by all.
-- Edited by Weevil on Tuesday 28th of April 2015 08:56:04 PM
Rongela said
08:57 PM Apr 28, 2015
Never met but enjoyed your comments.
RIP.
Kaid said
09:23 PM Apr 28, 2015
Never met Gary but along with everyone on here.
Was hoping he would be back on deck again.
I am so sad that he didn't get to fulfil his dream of getting Pj on the road.
I hope wherever you are Gary that you health is restored and that you have the best set of wheels ever.
Hope you are enjoying some great Happy Hours too
RIP Gary. You will be missed by one and all
mdudley said
09:31 PM Apr 28, 2015
sorry to hear about Garry RIP
aussie_paul said
09:39 PM Apr 28, 2015
Yes, I miss his input. RIP Gary.
Aussie Paul.
Webmaster said
09:46 PM Apr 28, 2015
Terrible, terrible news. I would just like to add my condolences to Gary’s family. Although I never met him personally, I always loved Gary’s sense of humour, his lovely turn of phrase, and his unfailingly positive attitude. He will be missed on this forum and far beyond. RIP Gary Kelly.
MOLLUSCAN said
10:12 PM Apr 28, 2015
Oh dear! I am so sad to hear about Gary. I had been hoping to hear he was recovering and making his plans to go on the road with PJ.
He was such an interesting and witty man, I will miss his comments.
landy said
10:23 PM Apr 28, 2015
R I P Gary I was so looking forward to more of your posts.
Chicken strangler said
10:37 PM Apr 28, 2015
Oh no.
much admired by me like all others. Sharp mind and great personality.
Bugger.
Cruising Cruze said
10:43 PM Apr 28, 2015
Sad news
I never had the honor to meet Gary but loved his sense of humour
my condolences to Garys family
Travel Bug said
10:44 PM Apr 28, 2015
I am so sad to hear this news. I was really hoping that he and PJ would be able to hit the road together and have many happy adventures.
I have been a fan of Gary from way back when he worked at radio 2GO in Gosford NSW. He was a real character, full of fun, smart and an all round nice bloke.
R I P Gary.
Thanks for letting us know C1.
KFT said
10:45 PM Apr 28, 2015
Oh dear, such very sad news about Gary
I too never got the chance to meet him but did enjoy quite a few exchanges in here.
seemed like a great bloke to have as a mate.
I certainly will miss him too.
RIP mate, keep an eye on us please
frank
Dunmowin said
10:45 PM Apr 28, 2015
So, so, sorry to hear the passing of another GN. RIP Gary Kelly
2foot6 said
11:17 PM Apr 28, 2015
Never met Gary,but felt I had known him for a long time ,will miss his photos and humour....R.I.P. Gary Kelly................................. Peter
-- Edited by 2foot6 on Wednesday 29th of April 2015 12:13:19 PM
george57 said
11:44 PM Apr 28, 2015
RIP Gary....never met the man, but having been a long time follower of his wit and good humour was always my intention to meet him one day. Truly a loss to us all.......
George
muzzhawk said
11:47 PM Apr 28, 2015
2foot6 wrote:
Never met Gary,but felt I had known him for a long time ,will miss his photos and humour....R.I.P. Peter
As first time member and trainee grey nomad I had been following these pages/forums and came across the various characters and their Blogs via these pages and Gary Kelly stands out as one hell of a bloke. I had been so looking forward to him hitting the road in the PJ and regaling us with tall tales and true, he will be sorely missed by all in Grey Nomad Land.
Joe50 said
12:01 AM Apr 29, 2015
Terrible news. Only wished we could have met at some point. We might have unknowingly shared a lift or passed each other by in the foyer as it appears we were both working in the 2GB building in Sydney in the 70's, but for different companies. Will miss his charm, wit and positive outlook.
Folks it is with a heavy heart that I post the following from Gary Kelly's Aussie Odyssey site. RIP Friend
April 27, 2015. TX Greg here. I received the news this morning from Anna that Gary did pass away weekend before last and we're still trying to gather more info. I've just been sitting here in front of the comp crying all day lost for words. Anna helped with a few...
"And write a nice message to him from everyone about all the years we've got to spend with him and he has become a part of our families. Then end with its not over yet Gary now you can see all of Australia with the best view in the house! Can't wait to catch up with you one day. We will all see him again one day. He is finally at peace and gets to spy on everyone!"
Greg
Thanks C1
I'm really sad to hear that. Rest in Peace Gary.
Such a supportive, encouraging nice man. I'm sorry he couldnt do all his travels in PJ but gee he had some fun setting it up.
RIP Gary
Gday...
OH DAMN (but much stronger words slipped out of my mouth first
)
Thanks for the advice, sad though it is. He was a great bloke from what I could deduce from interacting with him on here.
Please pass my condolences and thoughts to his mob when you get the chance.
Another good bloke taken too soon.
cheers - John
I just don't know what to say - he was such a lovely man - I will remember him the last time I saw him.
Oh Bugga,
I did so enjoy Gary's sense of humour and cheerfulness on this site.
He will be missed. RIP Gary.
I am very sadden by this loss, a man who I had not met in person but felt that the day we did meet would be as though I had known him for some time, his wit and look on life was everything.
May you rest in peace. Gary Kelly.
Thanks for informing us copper1, albeit very sad news.
RIP Gary, you only got to do a short trip in your rig while busting to get on the road.
It was not to be and you were a trooper to the end.
Your sharp and humorous with will be missed by all.
-- Edited by Weevil on Tuesday 28th of April 2015 08:56:04 PM
RIP.
Was hoping he would be back on deck again.
I am so sad that he didn't get to fulfil his dream of getting Pj on the road.
I hope wherever you are Gary that you health is restored and that you have the best set of wheels ever.
Hope you are enjoying some great Happy Hours too
RIP Gary. You will be missed by one and all
Yes, I miss his input. RIP Gary.
Aussie Paul.
Oh no.
much admired by me like all others. Sharp mind and great personality.
Bugger.
Sad news
I never had the honor to meet Gary but loved his sense of humour
my condolences to Garys family
I am so sad to hear this news. I was really hoping that he and PJ would be able to hit the road together and have many happy adventures.
I have been a fan of Gary from way back when he worked at radio 2GO in Gosford NSW. He was a real character, full of fun, smart and an all round nice bloke.
R I P Gary.
Thanks for letting us know C1.
I too never got the chance to meet him but did enjoy quite a few exchanges in here.
seemed like a great bloke to have as a mate.
I certainly will miss him too.
RIP mate, keep an eye on us please
frank
So, so, sorry to hear the passing of another GN. RIP Gary Kelly
Never met Gary,but felt I had known him for a long time ,will miss his photos and humour....R.I.P. Gary Kelly................................. Peter
-- Edited by 2foot6 on Wednesday 29th of April 2015 12:13:19 PM
George
As first time member and trainee grey nomad I had been following these pages/forums and came across the various characters and their Blogs via these pages and Gary Kelly stands out as one hell of a bloke. I had been so looking forward to him hitting the road in the PJ and regaling us with tall tales and true, he will be sorely missed by all in Grey Nomad Land.
Joe