26 March 1957 - 25 December 2010
Vale to a truly free and loving spirit
Vale to a truly free and loving spirit
- Broadcaster, producer - Yartz @ Channel 31
- Former Mayor of Fitzroy
- Health planner & administrator
- Former executive director of the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations
- One of La Mama Theatre's "most beloved sons" - recently given the La Mama "Apricot Tree Award" for continuous contributions and unswerving loyalty to the La Mama community
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rage at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my brother, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
- Dylan Thomas
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Tributes |
There are 32 personal tributes |
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| Angela Bradley April 13th, 2011 at 3:50 pm Ralph was a dear friend and great boss at the Rural Health Services Unit. We had so many laughs as we drove through rural Victoria (Ralph refused to fly!)watched sun sets and shared life stories. I will miss you Ralph |
| John Anderson February 15th, 2011 at 3:04 pm A great supporter of so many interests and communities. So many of us will always be indebted to you for the support early in our health services management careers and for sharing your passion for rural health. The number of funny stories you remember about a person are a mark of great character (& Ralph had so much character!). We'll miss you mate. |
| Chris Sloane January 17th, 2011 at 7:15 pm Thank you dear man for your direction in my early 20's and showing me a pathway to try and make this place a little bit better for all of us. Have one waiting for me mate!! |
| Ivan Motley January 10th, 2011 at 11:23 am Ralph packed in the equivalent several 'regular' lives in his short time - which is indicative of the nature of the bloke. Thanks for the rants, the laughs and the opportunities Ralph. |
| Chris Boyle January 7th, 2011 at 2:26 pm Ralph was the funniest and brightest star for those privileged enough to be in his circle of friends. I was so sorry to have missed his send off and will always remember great times in his company. We laughed our heads off through many a late night and will miss him with all my heart. Love you Ralph. |
