Jimmy
'Trainer' Dryden Memorial Page
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Jimmy - email Noles at carpiarn@wn.com.au
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Dad loved Towns, Mum jokes it was his second
home and that was true. I remember when we both went walking,
during football season it had to be laps around the oval before
the boys started training so he could be there to do his duties.
He hated to miss training or a game, especially when he was sick.
It was sad to see his health deteriorate and he had to give up
what he loved. As much as you all loved Dad he loved you too and
he was proud to be a part of Towns Football Club. Today we scatter
his ashes over his beloved "home". With a strong southerly
Dad will be at his final resting place and he will never miss
a game now. If you see me doing laps, I wont be talking to myself.
I love you Dad, your daughter, Gaye. 7 May 2010
Thank you,
Gaye Butterfield - POSTED 16 MAY 2010
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Having been involved with Towns Football Club
all my life. I have grown up with “Uncle Jim” as a
constant every football season and have admired his dedication
and work ethic he has put into this club. From obviously being
the head trainer, to doing the dishes at functions, sweeping out
the change rooms, not only at our home games, but also after away
games too.
Last
year (2008) before the 2nd semi final against Railways, I was
on my way to the rooms for the half time meeting and saw Jim’s
number plates and looked up and realised he was in his ute. So
I walked over to say hello and was shocked at what I saw. Jim
was in there with his oxygen on and still barely able to breathe,
it really hit home to me that one day we were going to be without
him, and I was thinking that day was almost upon us. Needless
to say we had a good beating that day and I put in a shocker,
but Uncle Jim was still there to watch and support us regardless
of his own health.
I
have been mentioned, along with Jim Gray and I would throw in
Rick Marianna as the greatest players to play at Towns Football
Club, but what we do out there on the field pales in significance
to what Jim Dryden has done for our club and I truly believe that
he is the biggest legend our club has ever seen.
DALE
BAYNES - POSTED 31 JULY 2009
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Jimmy was a great clubman and a great friend,
He remains “King of the Kitchen” Lee
Bird - POSTED 29 JULY 2009
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TRAINER
When I arrived back home in OZ, 20+ years ago I met this tall
man with white hair at darts. We had a good friendship and he
kept saying why isn't young Christopher playing footy for Towns..
Well we did go to Towns & we all know that story. Trainer,
seat 3 in the corporate box & functions will never be the
same without you. I will honour that spray of RED in the hair
on GF morning.Thank you for calling us your mates. We love you
& will miss you..
The 3 Gutierrez's (XYZ) xxx - POSTED 29 JULY
2009
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*Ode to Jimmy Boy* Poem from Cluneys hearts!*
Jan,Terry ,Mike,Gemm and Owen too,
plus our 3 Grandies [and future ones in blue?]
Thank our Towns Family for this chance to say
How Very Loved our Drydens are in such a special way!
Struth ....
wot can we say about Jimmy [and Ruth!]
Big kind man
with power in the hand!
blond mop of hair
huge heart that did care;
his voice we could hear
but kids had no fear
he just loved puddings and sweets
the boys just loved his massaging feats
Now it's time for a well earned rest
Us Cluneys remember you're simply the best!! XX - POSTED
29 JULY 2009
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'Jimmy you will be sorely missed. You were one
of a kind, the definition of a true clubman.. It was always good
to head back to Towns and see a familiar face, a happy one at
that! Thanks for all the memories. Rest in peace mate!'
Nathaniel Ihanimo & Family - Karratha WA - POSTED 24 JULY
2009
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