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Posted by Old Drifter
- May 25, 2018, 16:26:35 PMQuote from: kw-retrorider on May 25, 2018, 14:29:06 PMHere's the obituary. https://www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com/notices/Andrew-RatkaiGreenbarn: If you hear anything else or there is anything we can do...an obit; a place to contribute; anything...please post.
I can't believe it man....just shows none of us know how much time we have. Ride while you can.
I will now go toast the Ratman...
Posted by kw-retrorider
- May 25, 2018, 14:29:06 PMGreenbarn: If you hear anything else or there is anything we can do...an obit; a place to contribute; anything...please post.
I can't believe it man....just shows none of us know how much time we have. Ride while you can.
I will now go toast the Ratman...
Posted by kw-retrorider
- May 25, 2018, 14:18:05 PMThis is very sad indeed and a shock. Always had great conversations with Andy on and off the forum. He was always looking out for everyone else. Makes me really sorry I missed his northern Drift-In...at least we have the video.
Did he have a health condition we were unaware of or that he didn't make common knowledge? It didn't occur to me that he was punching a bucket list. Just so sudden and unexpected.
Rest in peace my fellow 800 rider....
Posted by shunter v8
- May 25, 2018, 13:59:30 PMI am gutted to hear this sad news, I only got an email from him last week with many pictures of Raven, we loved the guy over here with his wicked banter that got us in trouble on the uk forum but who cares it was funny, Andy had a heart of gold and will be very sadly missed.
Posted by chief
- May 25, 2018, 11:07:12 AMAnother friend waiting for us down the road.
Posted by 2beers
- May 25, 2018, 06:16:24 AMSympathy to friends and family...RIP Ratman. I think of you each time I see the tank badges you helped me find for Blue.
Posted by The Bride
- May 25, 2018, 06:13:26 AMRIP Andy! What a sudden loss. Sympathy and prayers to his loved ones. I'll miss his comments and helpful advice, I know I send thankful thoughts his way each time I refer to the 800 manual he shared. So glad to was able to take that long ride last year.
Posted by greenbarn
- May 24, 2018, 23:09:09 PMQuote from: RockinRollin on May 24, 2018, 08:44:59 AMAndy was a friend to just about everyone and one of the most popular members of our Drifter community.
He was planning to visit me this summer. He just got his new bike finished. I wonder if he had a chance to ride it?
Rest in peace Andy.
Sadly, I think he just got the last bolt on Raven, and was planning to get it outside Wed or Thurs. He has had Red out for a couple weeks, since about May 12th, I think maybe he took a ride or two, but Raven has not had the champagne bottle broken on her yet. I know for a fact, though, he had a damn fine time building her, and I think he had a much better winter because of it. I am thankful for that.
Posted by Jobi
- May 24, 2018, 13:14:15 PMTerribly sad news. May his soul find peace and rest.
Posted by jmbo
- May 24, 2018, 11:16:31 AMR.I.P Ratman. You will be missed.
Posted by RockinRollin
- May 24, 2018, 08:44:59 AM Andy was a friend to just about everyone and one of the most popular members of our Drifter community.
He was planning to visit me this summer. He just got his new bike finished. I wonder if he had a chance to ride it?
Rest in peace Andy.
Posted by Troll
- May 24, 2018, 08:20:48 AMThis news is quite a shock. I don't know what to say. RIP Andy
Posted by cja
- May 24, 2018, 04:33:30 AMWow, I a man speechless just had visited him last week, minus the normal aches and pains seem to be fine, never know when your times up. Rip Andy my friend
Posted by mittico68
- May 24, 2018, 02:02:07 AM 
I just can't believe it...
Though I never had the chance to meet him in person, I've had the honor to share with him some rider knowledge and experiences over this Forum.
He was such a kind person and I will miss him. We all miss him a lot!
May God reserve him a good path in joy, for the eternity.
Posted by kfoster
- May 23, 2018, 21:44:24 PMThank you for posting this information here and on the facebook page. When I was regularly reading and posting here, I really enjoyed Ratman's posts. I will say prayers for him and his family.