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Post by theteacher on Jul 12, 2011 21:59:03 GMT
RIP Gordon. Thoughts are prayers are will you and the family. Your Dad will be with you every step along the way.
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Post by bunnyscfc on Jul 12, 2011 22:04:32 GMT
JSU,
Beautifully written. Words are never enough, but yours were.
And I'm sure he passed away in a place he loved, knowing you adored him and that you shared many wonderful hours together watching Stoke City.
My dad sold his caravan (near Llandbedrog, North Wales) in recent years, and that too was a place of peace and love. funny how Stokies are so similar.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know it's easy to say, but think of the good times and that Stoke were in an FA Cup final as a great send-off to your dad.
RIP
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Post by PotteringThrough on Jul 12, 2011 22:14:00 GMT
RIP
Condolences to you and your family.
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Post by stokeyscrew on Jul 12, 2011 22:18:26 GMT
I have known Gordon for 35 years....my wife has known him all her life,addressing him always as 'Uncle Gordon'. In all that time,I never once heard an unkind remark made of Gordon. He will be missed and our thoughts go out to both Thelma and Russell.
StokeyScrew
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Post by kiwi on Jul 12, 2011 22:49:25 GMT
Thoughts are with you mate. RIP Gordon, god bless.
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Post by poonthepotter on Jul 12, 2011 23:42:57 GMT
thoughts are with you and your family mate, RIP and god bless.
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Post by darksideofthemoon on Jul 13, 2011 0:23:05 GMT
I lost my Dad some years ago, so I know what you're feeling at the moment.
My thoughts are with you and your Mum......God Bless
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Post by wandonlodge2 on Jul 13, 2011 0:42:34 GMT
So sorry. I am sure he was very, very proud of you.
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Post by roby55 on Jul 13, 2011 0:51:53 GMT
RIP your dad would have been proud to have a son like you
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Post by Pedropotter on Jul 13, 2011 5:58:05 GMT
I'm really sorry about your dad Russ. My thoughts are with you and your mum.
RIP fellow Stokie.
Pedro.
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Post by banburypotter on Jul 13, 2011 6:13:54 GMT
condolences from the banbury stokies.
i find comfort in always looking at my dads wall of fame brick when at the brit
stay strong
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Post by LphPotter on Jul 13, 2011 6:53:52 GMT
My thoughts are with you. RIP fellow stokie
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Post by stokecity4life on Jul 13, 2011 6:58:50 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 Read my sig mate - RIP
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Post by FullerMagic on Jul 13, 2011 7:17:08 GMT
Really sorry to hear that, JSU. RIP.
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Post by pna1 on Jul 13, 2011 7:39:41 GMT
Condolences and your heartfelt message says everything about you and him. RIP.
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Post by samblano on Jul 13, 2011 7:41:32 GMT
Sorry hear this RIP Gordon God Bless
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Post by manchesterpotter on Jul 13, 2011 8:40:05 GMT
My deepest condolences. I'm sure he'll be watching over us.
We'll be with you.
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Post by bedson1para on Jul 13, 2011 8:40:44 GMT
RIP let's go get a win for him
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Post by johnsmithsupper on Jul 13, 2011 10:44:59 GMT
I have read out some of your replies to my family and they are deeply touched by all of you taking the time to comment. Thanks again.
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Post by sufolkstokie on Jul 13, 2011 11:54:46 GMT
JSU - going slightly against the grain here. Having lost my dad much too soon, be strong for your mum, but dont be strong for yourself. When you want to let it out, cry, shriek or whatever, just let it happen, let if flow over and through you and then turn and see it gone and the lovely memories remain and your family.
RIP
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2011 12:37:03 GMT
So sorry to read of your loss, JSU. But you do your dad credit with the words you typed.
Chin up and stay strong, that's what the old-man would have wanted
Condolences and best wishes to you and yours.
RIP Gordon.
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Post by ihaveadream on Jul 13, 2011 12:48:40 GMT
RIP to your Dad
Condolences to all the family
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Post by johnsmithsupper on Jul 13, 2011 13:42:24 GMT
A friend of mine who can't log on has just emailed me wanting me to post this
Hi Russell Been reading the tributes on the Oatcake to your Dad after your moving note. I've tried to post but unable to create a new account as these are disabled by the admin/staff members Anyway what I wanted to post was 'I was devastated to hear the news about Gordon and my deepest sympathy and condolences are sent to the whole family The promotion of Stoke to the championship coincided with my finally being in a job which meant no more weekend working and so I was able to buy a season ticket in the John Smiths Upper. Having been an exile for over 20 years I had lost touch with most of the people I knew in and around Stoke and my family were either too ill or scattered around the globe to come with me. So I went to the matches on my own sitting in a block surrounded by empty seats - those were the days eh! Taking pity on a lonely exile I was invited to sit with Gordon, Thelma and Russ (and Ray -before he joined the dark side and went to the Seddon Stand) - these are my adopted Stoke family. The past years have been fantastic for us stokies and it has been a privilege and a delight to share these with my Stoke family. Gordon was not only a gentleman he was a true stokie. He was always considerate and concerned about my drives up and down the M1; particularly given some of the weather and my depression after our defeats. He had pretty firm views on some of the Stoke players and the sound system at the Brit.and I enjoyed our chats and the banter. I will remember him with great affection and I will miss him. Thank you for everything Gordon, god bless mate.' Phil Beds stokie
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Post by OldStokie on Jul 13, 2011 16:57:53 GMT
My sincere condolences to all the family and friends of Gordon.
R.I.P.
OS.
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Post by jammy888 on Jul 13, 2011 17:38:42 GMT
RIP
Thoughts are with you.
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Post by thedava on Jul 13, 2011 18:58:16 GMT
RIP Gordon and my deepest thoughts are with you Russ and your family. He will be watching us in the Brittania in the sky this season and always by your side fella, wherever you are.
God bless you and again RIP Gordon
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Post by theloudest on Jul 13, 2011 19:02:42 GMT
RIP fellow stokie.
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Post by fred11 on Jul 13, 2011 19:06:04 GMT
Sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure he's looking down on you from the great boothen end stand in the sky.
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Post by surreystokie on Jul 13, 2011 19:45:23 GMT
JSU, don't look for a replacement for your dad. There won't be one. But do continue to realise how much he meant and take what was best of him, with you, for ever.
You'll be frustrated - my dad died 16 yrs ago - as I still am and am always wanting him to know how well the lads have done but at least you won't have that problem, after last season.
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Post by stokierabbit on Jul 13, 2011 19:51:23 GMT
Thoughts are with you and your family, RIP gordon
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