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Nashville Tiger · 06-24-2016 11:00 AM

So sorry to hear this. I loved his enthusiasm, and his ability to rile people up on here.

Latilleon · 06-24-2016 11:00 AM

It's weird George Lapides and Gray Avenger passed within a week of each other.

When I think of Tiger traditionalist, I always put those two together.

But a long time I though GA could be Lapides. Seriously.

Wilkie01 · 06-24-2016 11:02 AM

Prayers for his family. I will miss his posts. He was a great Memphis fan and Southern gentleman. RIP Gray! You will be missed.

TigerBo · 06-24-2016 11:09 AM

(06-24-2016 09:26 AM)oruvoice Wrote: WOW! So sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I would like to make a motion that one of our boards/sub-boards be named in his honor. If ANYONE ever deserved to be memorialized on mt.org, it was The Gray Avenger!

Ditto.

TripleA · 06-24-2016 11:12 AM

(06-24-2016 09:47 AM)snowtiger Wrote:
(06-24-2016 09:24 AM)Bathtub Gin Wrote: Didn't he post as recently as a few days ago? I had no idea he was having health issues. I loved his passion for football and was a firm believer that the school needs to put football first. It will not be the same around here at all

http://csnbbs.com/thread-781996-post-133...id13351134

I talked to him by PM frequently. Last message from him was Wednesday just before noon. I will miss him greatly.

QuitoTiger · 06-24-2016 11:13 AM

Prayers and condolences for all the family. There are few posters who will be remembered and revered after they depart this world. Ronnie is certainly one. RIP GA.

holyterror · 06-24-2016 11:14 AM

Well crap. May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Rip, avenger.

TwoTimeTiger · 06-24-2016 11:24 AM

Dr. M. David Rudd
‏@UofMemphisPres

Dr. M. David Rudd Retweeted Nick Whaley

Saddened by losing a great and loyal Tiger, but grateful for his time with us and many contributions to Tiger nation

UPStiger · 06-24-2016 11:24 AM

Terrible news, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Passionate Tiger fan.

Briskbas · 06-24-2016 11:25 AM

No one will ever be able to question your father's passion for and loyalty to the Tigers. Please know that your family is in my thoughts.

MM4Memphis · 06-24-2016 11:29 AM

I remember he posted about Tigers baseball a lot and always wanted to see the Tigers in the CWS. Weird that he passed during the middle of it going on right now. Hopefully he'll get to see us in it from above someday.

RIP to a great Tiger fan and prayers for his family and friends.

Wilkie01 · 06-24-2016 11:33 AM

I will never forget The Grey Avenger because he prayed for my son the years 4 that he was deployed in Iraq. Again, he was a true Southern gentleman. I will miss him.

uofmbrad · 06-24-2016 11:34 AM

I'm very sorry for your loss. He was a favorite of mine on this forum.

eltigre · 06-24-2016 11:37 AM

Shocking news and I offer my prayers for you and all who knew him. I almost feel like I knew him as I recall his posts going back to several boards before this one. The Tiger nation lost a great one today and a true blue Tiger fan. I don't think he can be replaced but I will certainly honor his memory by donning my correctly colored Tiger gear and providing a rowdy Tiger chant in his honor.

RADFORD · 06-24-2016 11:39 AM

My wife never reads this board, but I told her this morning that the Gray Avenger had passed, she said, "Oh dear!" and knew immediately who I was talking about. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Burrage personally that I know of, but I've "known" him for some 17 years now.

I remember a post he made years ago where he told this really funny story about a Tennessee fan having to be carried out of the Liberty Bowl after having a beer bottle broken over his head. I remember in that post he wrote, "The Gray Avenger was born". I still laugh about that post.

Deep condolences to you and your family.

mphsfan · 06-24-2016 11:41 AM

I'm so sad to hear this news. I had great respect for Ronnie as a true fan of the program.

I'm glad he got to see the football program headed in the right direction, but so disappointed that he didn't get to see us in a P5 conference.

RIP, Ronnie.

Embrace the Gray!

UofMemphis · 06-24-2016 11:42 AM

RIP GA

Volh8r · 06-24-2016 11:46 AM

Very sad to hear the news. I don't believe I ever met GA, but I felt like I knew him from reading his posts over the years. We've lost another superfan.

My sincerest condolences.

Tiger46 · 06-24-2016 11:52 AM

(06-24-2016 07:05 AM)BlueHomer Wrote: My father, Ronnie Burrage who most of you knew as The Gray Avenger, passed away at Baptist East hospital this morning. He was scheduled for bypass surgery at 3 pm today but his heart suddenly stopped and they weren't able to revive him.

He loved the University of Memphis more than anything except his family. We lost a great voice, advocate and fan today. Please remember and honor him in that way. Rest in peace dad.

Sorry for your loss, I enjoyed jawing with him on this board and definitely respected his loyalty.

shere khan · 06-24-2016 12:07 PM

(06-24-2016 10:23 AM)TigerBill Wrote: If anyone epitomized Tiger fandom, it was your father. I will pray for him, you and your family. He will not soon be forgotten.

Well said. We need more like him.

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