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Post by johnsmithsupper on Jul 12, 2011 18:00:47 GMT
Very raw this, still, but as is tradition with our regular posters I would just like to say after your sudden passing yesterday whilst on holiday in north wales aged 77 that "i love you dad".
Season ticket holder for years sitting with his son (me) and his new season ticket, just delivered, won't get used by him this year.
I have lost my best mate without having the chance to say goodbye.
It's a hard thing to take especially as I have been by your side with your battle against cancer (unrelated to passing) for the last 18 months every step of the way.
At least you got the chance to see stoke in the top league again which I know you thought you would never see again.
I will look after mum I promise.
I know when stoke walk out against Chelsea and we'll be with you is played and I look down to see you not there it will never be the same and I will be in bits. I just hope the lads perform on that day and every other day for you because I will be asking them to for every game from now on.
Russ x
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Post by march4 on Jul 12, 2011 18:02:27 GMT
Terrible news.
Thoughts and prayers are with you, mate.
May your Dad RIP.
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Post by drfootball on Jul 12, 2011 18:03:18 GMT
R I P sorry for your loss  |
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Post by therethere on Jul 12, 2011 18:05:27 GMT
So sorry mate - RIP STOKIE X
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Post by ukstoke1 on Jul 12, 2011 18:05:30 GMT
Awful awful news. Your relationship with your Dad seems very similar to mine. Really hope you, your mum and family are ok. God Bless!!
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Post by ColonelMustard on Jul 12, 2011 18:05:47 GMT
very sorry for your sudden loss Russ
RIP fellow Stokie
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Post by Kingswaystokie on Jul 12, 2011 18:06:29 GMT
Keep strong Russ, that's what he would have wanted.
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Post by jediorder on Jul 12, 2011 18:06:39 GMT
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts are with you and your family. RIP my fellow Stokie. God bless mate.
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Post by stokie25 on Jul 12, 2011 18:08:31 GMT
Crikey JSU...brought tears, has that! God Bless all of you and RIP Dad! Losing a Stokie is never good but you are a big part of this forum and although i haven't met you, i am gutted for you mate  Take comfort in us Russ <3 |
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Post by u2oxeterstokie on Jul 12, 2011 18:09:11 GMT
Feel for you mate, R.I.P Gordon
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Post by elystokie on Jul 12, 2011 18:09:23 GMT
R.I.P Fellow Stokie
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Post by Robo10 on Jul 12, 2011 18:09:28 GMT
Thoughts with you mate, it's a hole you can never fill but learn to cope with - lost my dad 8 years ago next week RIP fella |
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Post by multiplescoregasms on Jul 12, 2011 18:09:59 GMT
R.I.P and all the best.
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Post by Afrojack on Jul 12, 2011 18:10:10 GMT
Thoughts are with you and your family. RIP fellow stokie
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Post by False9 on Jul 12, 2011 18:10:37 GMT
my thoughts are with you and your family mate RIP fellow Stoke and Chin up Russ
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Post by offthewall on Jul 12, 2011 18:10:43 GMT
My Dad died a couple of months ago and I did a similar thread, i was surprised as it did help a little.
It sounds like you had a good relationship with your Dad, it's a great comfort to me to remember all the times, good and bad we spent following Stoke . In time I'm sure you will think the same way.
My thoughts are with you, RIP fellow Stokie.
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Post by madasasnake on Jul 12, 2011 18:11:53 GMT
Russ,
Very sorry to hear about your Dad.
It seems impossible at the moment I know, but try to remember the great times and the fact that you obviously had so many of them.
He obviously had a loving family and like you say, he saw his beloved Stoke back in the big-time.
My Dad just missed that!
I have said before on similar threads that: Our lives are shaped not by what we carry with us, but by what we leave behind. Your post alone demonstrates that he has obviously left a great deal behind.
Be proud of what he has given you and others and thankful for the time that you had together.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Madasasnake.
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Post by scfcno1fan on Jul 12, 2011 18:16:48 GMT
Same as stokie25, made me quite tearful.
RIP to your Dad mate, we will win against Chelsea for him.
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Post by drwhom on Jul 12, 2011 18:17:50 GMT
RIP and take strength from your Stoke family too.
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Post by armitagestokie on Jul 12, 2011 18:18:39 GMT
Hope the messages give you and family the strength to 'muster' on. I'm sure you'll still talk to dad in your own private way and he'll always be with you.
R.I.P Fellow Stokie
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Post by NG4POTTERS on Jul 12, 2011 18:18:45 GMT
Sorry for your loss fella. Be strong and all the best. RIP.
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Post by woody8755 on Jul 12, 2011 18:21:12 GMT
MY Thoughts and prayers are with you may your dad RIP
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Post by Squeekster on Jul 12, 2011 18:22:35 GMT
Sorry to hear it fella thoughts and wishes to you.
Your dad will be having a chat with Stan soon no doubt.
RIP.
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Post by johnsmithsupper on Jul 12, 2011 18:25:57 GMT
Your all wonderful and believe me I do gain strength from it. I'm know there were three places he would have wanted to die one was at his caravan in wales which he did, the other two would been at stoke and on the bowling green. I just wish I could have held his hand when he was in that short period of suffering.
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Post by ST5-POTTER on Jul 12, 2011 18:26:51 GMT
RIP |
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Jul 12, 2011 18:28:05 GMT
As per other posters....RIP
Stay strong JSU. The Forum Lads & Lasses are here for you
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Post by monkeycat on Jul 12, 2011 18:28:58 GMT
Thoughts are with you JSU
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Post by hcstokey on Jul 12, 2011 18:32:05 GMT
Thoughts are with you mate
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Jul 12, 2011 18:32:14 GMT
Terrible news, JSU.
Best wishes to you and your family and to Gordon, may you rest in peace, fellow Stokie.
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Post by banksysrighthand on Jul 12, 2011 18:34:11 GMT
RIP Gordon, thoughts with ya
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