RIP ADRIAN ‘LEMMY’ STRAUGHAN

It was with great sadness that I received the news that Adrian ‘Lemmy’ Straughan was diagnosed with Stage-4 Pancreatic Cancer in early October and subsequently passed away on Monday 24th October 2022.

Lemmy had been a dedicated supporter and member of the National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD) for many years, first as a volunteer marshal at NABD events in the 1990’s then as an official NABD representative in the early 2000’s and then as an NABD trustee and the Manager of the National NABD Information/Advice Stall at events for more than 10-years.

The level of dedication and commitment shown to the NABD by Lemmy earned him the love and respect of all involved and he became a recipient of the special ‘NABD Chairman’s Award’ for dedication above-and-beyond the call of duty.

On a more personal level, I had known Lemmy as a friend of more than 20-years. We had shared many sessions of hedonism and laughter over the years as well as sharing a dedicated belief in the NABD (and suffering many of the battle-scars, both physical and psychological, that are all too common to those of us who form its front-line).

I was also honoured to be the best man at Lemmy’s wedding, despite being prevented from starting my traditional food-fight at the wedding reception.

Though distance and other commitments had conspired to me not actually seeing him over the past few years, I was truly shocked to hear of his diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer and terribly saddened to receive the news of his death. (Though I took some solace in knowing that his period of suffering had been blessedly brief).

Lemmy has earned his place in the NABD roll of honour and he will be remembered with love and respect by those of us who have worked with him and partied beside him.

RIP Lemmy, you’ve done your bit and earned your rest. Many glasses will be raised in your honour in years to come!

We will remember!

Rick Hulse NABD Chairman

Open House Issue 102