[AUS] The passing of an NW Austin Icon...

JoshuaTree · 12-10-2008, 10:07 PM

For those that dine at B.B. Rover's, you should know that principal owner Ron Downing died sometime between late Sunday Night and Monday morning at his home. The cause of death is awaiting the final autopsy report.

There will be a 'Labor Day Party'-like toast to Ron at 7PM at Rover's this Saturday.

No one is certain about the fate of the bar/restaurant. More will be known once his parents are in town and Ron's affairs are put in order.

Rest in Peace, Ron. You've earned it...

Adeptus_Minor · 12-10-2008, 10:16 PM

Oh man, that sucks.

I've only been in there a few times, but it's been a while.

RIP Ron.

JoshuaTree · 12-11-2008, 07:49 AM

For those that are interested, here's the 'notice' up on the B.B. Rover's website:

http://www.bbrovers.com/Ron_D_notice.html

ilVoce · 12-11-2008, 07:28 PM

Oh man! I've been going to BB's for years and tried more different kinds of beers there than I can possibly remember. This is very sad news.

azoomm · 12-11-2008, 09:36 PM

RIP Ron

12-10-2008, 10:07 PM	#1
JoshuaTree DILLIGAF? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, Texas, USA, Earth, Sol, Western Spiral Arm, Milky Way Moto: 1993 K75SA Posts: 483	[AUS] The passing of an NW Austin Icon... For those that dine at B.B. Rover's, you should know that principal owner Ron Downing died sometime between late Sunday Night and Monday morning at his home. The cause of death is awaiting the final autopsy report. There will be a 'Labor Day Party'-like toast to Ron at 7PM at Rover's this Saturday. No one is certain about the fate of the bar/restaurant. More will be known once his parents are in town and Ron's affairs are put in order. Rest in Peace, Ron. You've earned it... __________________ "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" "Learn to do the counter-intuitive things that may one day save your ass..." "... Love Much, Laugh Often..." - Amanda Kay Corso (January 18, 1980 - April 15, 2008)

12-10-2008, 10:16 PM	#2
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	Oh man, that sucks. I've only been in there a few times, but it's been a while. RIP Ron. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

12-11-2008, 07:49 AM	#3
JoshuaTree DILLIGAF? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, Texas, USA, Earth, Sol, Western Spiral Arm, Milky Way Moto: 1993 K75SA Posts: 483	For those that are interested, here's the 'notice' up on the B.B. Rover's website: http://www.bbrovers.com/Ron_D_notice.html __________________ "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" "Learn to do the counter-intuitive things that may one day save your ass..." "... Love Much, Laugh Often..." - Amanda Kay Corso (January 18, 1980 - April 15, 2008)

12-11-2008, 07:28 PM	#4
ilVoce Aprilia Brand Whore Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: Aprilia RSV-R Factory Posts: 27	Oh man! I've been going to BB's for years and tried more different kinds of beers there than I can possibly remember. This is very sad news. __________________ ~ Roger '04 Aprilia RSV-R Factory '07.5 Aprilia Tuono-R Factory "1060 Monster"

12-11-2008, 09:36 PM	#5
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	RIP Ron __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com