Pat Ayres Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 A local poet and e-reporter, Roly Drower. Owner of 'Manxman.com', has died, aged 57, of a heart attack. I knew him briefly and found him to be a very intelligent and honourable man. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Only had a short email exchange with him years ago - sad to hear the news. Sincere condolences to family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven ! Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Having been subject to some pretty horrendous treatment from the bully boys and the establishment on this Island myself, costing me near £100,000 and a few years ripped out of my life, I could relate to Roly and he was one of few that understood and I could talk to. A decent, intelligent, courageous bloke. Lots of stuff happens on this Island. He knew. My thoughts are with Roly's family and many friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 A very honest, intelligent and caring man, no pretensions or bullshit. Incredibly talented musician, poet and friend, I will miss him loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 A decent, brave, modest, talented and honourable man. A great loss. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Stating the obvious, but can people concentrate on paying their respects rather than using this topic to tirade against anyone in particular. I shouldn't need to mention that certain people will be F5ing this thread waiting for something. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I only knew him only by reputation. I liked what little of him that I did know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentbob Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 A very honest, intelligent and caring man, no pretensions or bullshit. Incredibly talented musician, poet and friend, I will miss him loads. Me too Matty, me too. We were just talkign about him last week. Can someone let me know when the funeral is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 The Light that burns twice as bright burns for half as long. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Great poet and generally pleasant man. A sad loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ykstarr Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Rest in Peace Roly - you will be greatly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freggyragh Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Lhiats Roly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentbob Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I spent hours at Roly's years ago trying to think up new music at the farm (If matty is the matty I am thinking of, then we spent a fair few hours round the kitchen table) and lusting after his bathroom decoration (hope it goes to a good home). I remember one day nipping down to Port Soderick to go fishing early morning low tide, and on the far right, at the furthest most rock, a lone figure poised like a cormorant patiently waiting; I watched slightly bemused for a good 15 minutes, then gone..into the sea....Roly. I recall the childish grin when he told me he had named a song 'Drowning Zoe' on the Pigs like cheese album (I had an ex called Zoe, so he knew it would cheer me up). If they have the tinterweb in the sky, sorry I didn't catch up with you as much as I maybe could have. Rest in peace mate, nobody will be taking anything more from you now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven ! Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Seems not unreasonable to link to the Manx Radio News item click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 It's so pleasing to see so many heartfelt tributes to Roly. He was a nice guy who I didn't get to spend enough time with, I missed an invite to go on his canal boat once, unfortunately. RIP Roly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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