His loyalty was cast iron. His generosity was unspoken but profound. His friends would have taken a bullet for him. All broadcasters have a team behind them. In Gerry’s case, it was a second family. 

He was so funny it sometimes hurt; I had to stop drinking coffee in his studio because it would end up coming out of my nose. G Ryan could irritate and often enrage. But he was the most intelligent interviewer in Ireland. Believe me. On any subject. 

Gerry made me a better storyteller. I regret that I never thanked him for his generosity to me down the years. 

My love to those who loved him most.