Colin Ryan RIP - 17th minute applause

[condorman]

Hello all

On Saturday Vs Norwich please join in with a minutes applause, in the 17th minute, for Brentford supporter Colin Ryan

Colin and his kids were often on the same bus to games from Hanwell as me, he was a lovely amiable person but unfortunately recently this world became too much for him. He was just 47 years old.

He struggled with depression, many would not have known about it. And men are not very good at talking about mental health issues

Colin’s wife Annie is keen that the applause is used to celebrate his life but also to highlight the issues that many others at the game might be struggling with in silence

Please reach out to someone if you want to talk and let’s keep checking on each other

And please join in on the 17th minute

The club and Peter Gilham have been brilliant btw and that’s something that makes me especially proud.

RIP Colin. Come on you Bees

 

[nocoat]

So sad. Poor man. Poor family

RIP Colin

 

[Beefletch]

Terribly sad RIP Colin

 

[ruislip bee]

Dreadful. RIP young man.

 

[Peteseeger]

RIP Colin. Sincere condolences to Colin's wife, children, other family and friends.

 

[North London Bee]

So sad. RIP.

 

[WarrenBee]

RIP Colin.

 

[sonofabee]

RIP, very sad and pray for his family as well

 

[Freebee]

RIP

 

[BEEm us up Scotty]

Very sad. RIP Colin.

 

[readingbee]

There are really no words other than to say, this is so sad and tragic. My thoughts and prayers are with his family who will have to live with this forever. RIP Colin.

 

[Sultan]

RIP, sad news

 

[Mr Tree]

Awful, such a pity. Will observe the gesture from afar. Best wishes to his family at this terrible time.

 

[Wise old Bee]

17th minute it is. RIP Colin

 

[kaebess]

So many sad , sad stories. Life is normally tough enough without adding in the last 18 months

RIP Colin, lots of loves to your family, will be clapping on the 17th minute.

 

[A Real Mysteron]

This is now happening far, far too often.

RIP.

 

[hairman]

RIP Colin. Always very sad to hear things like this.

 

[Ashford Bees]

47 is no age. RIP fella. My inbox is always open if anyone is feeling like it’s coming on top and needs a chat.

 

[Ruislip_Rich]

RIP so sad.

If anyone else is struggling...please try to talk to someone. As hard as it may seems.

Trust me...it helps.

There is always someone to listen. X

 

[Bill Benn]

R.I.P,Colin

 

[staverleyroadbee]

RIP Colin. Let's get the 3 points just for you.

 

[pauljd1964]

So sorry to read this Condorman. I have personal experience of living with long term mental health issues including depression. I think its important to highlight the human stories behind this awful illness. Anything that raises awareness and encourages us to be open about our struggles can only help encourage others to talk about their mental health and hopefully seek help. The more 'normal' conversations about mental health become, the less ignorance and stigma will be around.

RIP.

 

[unBEEliveable]

RIP Colin.

 

[TW3Bee]

RIP Colin.

 

[condorman]

So sorry to read this Condorman. I have personal experience of living with long term mental health issues including depression. I think its important to highlight the human stories behind this awful illness. Anything that raises awareness and encourages us to be open about our struggles can only help encourage others to talk about their mental health and hopefully seek help. The more 'normal' conversations about mental health become, the less ignorance and stigma will be around.

RIP.

Thanks Paul, that’s a very honest and open reply and exactly the sort of discussion that Colin’s widow wants to happen as an outcome of this sad story. I hope you are ok yourself

 

[pauljd1964]

Thanks Paul, that’s a very honest and open reply and exactly the sort of discussion that Colin’s widow wants to happen as an outcome of this sad story. I hope you are ok yourself

Thanks for your kind words mate.

 

[Edmundo]

Sad news. Have I missed the bit where it explains why the 17th minute?

 

[Leedsbee]

RIP Colin,understanding how those who suffer do and how those around them can help so vital.

 

[I'll Bee Damned]

Desperately difficult for his family to have to cope with this. Life must have been an unimaginable torture for Colin to decide that this was his only way out.
Thoughts are with his family at this desperately difficult time and I will join in when listening in on Saturday

RIP Colin

 

[barry]

Very sad news... rip...

 

[Infatuated Bees Alter Ego]

RIP Colin.
I dont know your story, but I feel the pain.
Strength and love to your family, wife and kids.

 

[Paul_T]

This is so sad to see for such a young man, thoughts with his family and especially his wife and children.

I've also struggled hugely in the past with depression and suicidal ideation, it got so bad I went to talk to my GP and was the best thing I ever did. She signed me off sick from work, referred me for counselling which took a while to arrange but when it happened, it transformed my life and the way I think about things. I'm not "better", but I'm definitely better able to deal with everything and if you're struggling then I really do recommend talking to someone like your GP or the Samaritans.

 

[Griffingreen]

This is so sad to see for such a young man, thoughts with his family and especially his wife and children.

I've also struggled hugely in the past with depression and suicidal ideation, it got so bad I went to talk to my GP and was the best thing I ever did. She signed me off sick from work, referred me for counselling which took a while to arrange but when it happened, it transformed my life and the way I think about things. I'm not "better", but I'm definitely better able to deal with everything and if you're struggling then I really do recommend talking to someone like your GP or the Samaritans.

I too have run close to the "edge" after having been through and seen some traumatic experiences. However strong or stable we think our lives are, I do feel each and everyone of us could turn a different corner or whatever metaphor suits you, and suddenly find your world falling apart.

 

[Inappropriate Smilies Bee]

Poor poor Colin. Terrible. Rest in peace. Love to the family Xxx

 

[condorman]

This is so sad to see for such a young man, thoughts with his family and especially his wife and children.

I've also struggled hugely in the past with depression and suicidal ideation, it got so bad I went to talk to my GP and was the best thing I ever did. She signed me off sick from work, referred me for counselling which took a while to arrange but when it happened, it transformed my life and the way I think about things. I'm not "better", but I'm definitely better able to deal with everything and if you're struggling then I really do recommend talking to someone like your GP or the Samaritans.

Really pleased you are in a better place now and have helped learn some coping mechanisms. Thanks for sharing your story

 

[condorman]

I too have run close to the "edge" after having been through and seen some traumatic experiences. However strong or stable we think our lives are, I do feel each and everyone of us could turn a different corner or whatever metaphor suits you, and suddenly find your world falling apart.

Thanks for sharing. Our brains are as fragile at times as other parts of our body. Talking definitely helps

 

[Yankee B]

Hello all

On Saturday Vs Norwich please join in with a minutes applause, in the 17th minute, for Brentford supporter Colin Ryan

Colin and his kids were often on the same bus to games from Hanwell as me, he was a lovely amiable person but unfortunately recently this world became too much for him. He was just 47 years old.

He struggled with depression, many would not have known about it. And men are not very good at talking about mental health issues

Colin’s wife Annie is keen that the applause is used to celebrate his life but also to highlight the issues that many others at the game might be struggling with in silence

Please reach out to someone if you want to talk and let’s keep checking on each other

And please join in on the 17th minute

The club and Peter Gilham have been brilliant btw and that’s something that makes me especially proud.

RIP Colin. Come on you Bees

 

[Yankee B]

Never be afraid to reach out to me or others x

 

[horshambees]

RIP Colin and so sad to read this.
Manic depression runs in my family.
Grandmother to my mother to my sister.
Maybe further back too.
It's horrible and I feel for Collins family who are left behind.

 

[Paul O'Brien]

So sad to hear. It seems to have stirred something in a lot of people who've suffered in some way or other.

 

[Terrace Weeding]

To condorman and who ever is reading his post about Colin Ryan the reply by Yankee B is from my wife who felt compelled to reach out and register on GPG after I showed her condorman's post. She is a mental health and bereavement councillor who has helped so many people, so what I'm trying to say is if anyone reaches out to her they can knowing they can have complete trust in her as she never breaks a confidence as I can confirm that all her years of counselling she has never told me about anyone, well just one but that was after there time was over and it was very moving and I never knew who the person was.

 

[Voice from the Braemar]

very sad news.........RIP

 

[RAF_Patto]

It's the one who don't comment we need to keep an eye on ❤ Anyone can message me should they wish to do so, I know you may feel like your thoughts don't warrant a conversation, trust me, they do....please reach out x

 

[snorbee]

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What a powerful post……
RIP Colin, god bless.

 

[sonofabee]

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It’s ok to not be ok.

 

[condorman]

To condorman and who ever is reading his post about Colin Ryan the reply by Yankee B is from my wife who felt compelled to reach out and register on GPG after I showed her condorman's post. She is a mental health and bereavement councillor who has helped so many people, so what I'm trying to say is if anyone reaches out to her they can knowing they can have complete trust in her as she never breaks a confidence as I can confirm that all her years of counselling she has never told me about anyone, well just one but that was after there time was over and it was very moving and I never knew who the person was.

That’s very kind of your wife

 

[condorman]

Hello folks, just another reminder to please clap today in the 17th minute. Thank you all in advance and your honest and open comments on this thread.

 

[Terrace Weeding]

A wonderful and respectful response today Condorman, it also puts some of the over the top reactions to a game of football into perspective.

 

[GP200]

............well done...........Norwich fans and the two managers also applauding..............

 

[aslan]

RIP Colin. Don't think there were many (any?) in the stadium not standing and clapping.