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Post by themightyragnar on Nov 25, 2012 21:46:59 GMT
Brought me to tears earlier today.
Was not going to respond as the board would be full but cannot go away without passing some respect.
Been through this and know your pain.
Keep him in your heart and he will never leave you.
Think on the Good Times.
Enough now
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Post by digger on Nov 25, 2012 22:11:38 GMT
death leaves a heartache no one can heal,love leaves a memory no one can steal RIP bunny's dad
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Post by Not_Nick_H on Nov 25, 2012 22:12:47 GMT
Very sorry to hear this Bunny. You have my sincerest sympathies and condolences. You have the memories of some great days - like Wembley - and a great bloke, that's all that matters. My dad passed away in March, the day before Crouch scored "that goal" - so it's always bitter-sweet to see it again. I guess seeing Fulham on the fixture list will stir things going forward, but like me you have another generation to go to games with and be their memory maker.
Be strong mate.
NNH.
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Post by adi on Nov 25, 2012 22:13:09 GMT
Well said, I offer my condolences.
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Post by adiebunn on Nov 25, 2012 22:16:00 GMT
Thoughts and prayers are with you and members of the Potteries Bunn family. From all the Bunn family in Sandbach Adie
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Post by scfcno1fan on Nov 25, 2012 22:25:02 GMT
He'll be with you....
My hearfelt condolences bunny.
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Post by TheWiseMaster on Nov 25, 2012 23:05:05 GMT
Great heartfelt tribute Bunny - hope that someone will say something like that when I go
RIP Mr Bunn senior - you were loved and thats what really counts
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Post by bunnyscfc on Nov 25, 2012 23:06:48 GMT
Paul, I have only written what every lad thinks about their dad mate.
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Post by chellpotter on Nov 25, 2012 23:10:06 GMT
Hi Bunny I passed the sad news on to my Dad, he spoke very highly of Peter and sends his deepest sympathies.
I had forgotten your Dad worked on the Michelin too, in the offices I think and then left to do traffic control if I remember right.
Peter would always rib my Dad on the way back from the match for not wearing a coat as he was always in just a shirt rain or shine!
The day Peter was arrested was at QPR he thinks, another of the lads went missing in the ground after he went to the toilets at half time, his wife was going hairless when he never returned not knowing he had been arrested too!!
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, he was a gentleman!!
Our thoughts are with you and your family, God Bless!!
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Post by bunnyscfc on Nov 25, 2012 23:17:52 GMT
you are spot on mate. I can picture your dad now.
QPR was the start of the end for dad. An absolute travesty and even though charges were dropped, I will never ever forget or forgive what happened that day by the authorities. Luckily your old man was one of many who stood up for my old man, told it like it was and me and my family will never, ever forget that.
There are two sorts of people in this life: gose who do the right thing and those that don't. Your old man has a heart of gold and you should be proud of him. I sat with my brother and mum ealier and talked through the posts on here - must admit, yours had the waterworks flowing mate.
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Post by grimlord1 on Nov 25, 2012 23:20:38 GMT
fantastic tribute Bunny,my sincere condolences..lost my dad in '97,took me to the vic nov '63,4-4 v burnley for my first match,wish he could have seen our success now.
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Post by chellpotter on Nov 25, 2012 23:49:21 GMT
Thanks for the kind words Bunny I'll be sure to pass them on to my Dad!
The authorities were a disgrace that day and Peter was a credit to you to all by challenging them and clearing his name.
I remember talking to him about it on the way back from the match and he even had the good grace to laugh if off after even though you saw it had deeply hurt him.
Sorry if I started the waterworks fella but that shows how much he meant to you all, people should never be ashamed to show their emotions its definitely a strength not a weakness.
All our thoughts are with you all!!
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Post by stayingupfor GermanStokie on Nov 26, 2012 1:01:25 GMT
Bunny, all the best from my own family here and across the water!
Just remember that he'll never leave you as apparently all our best bits are passed onto our kids... So he is inside you as well as watching over you :-)you will always make him proud, he's your dad :-)
From a fellow Red and White Striper.... Just offering a heartfelt arm around the shoulder!
Kind regards
Dan
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Post by rlcstokie on Nov 26, 2012 2:03:48 GMT
Sincere condolences to you and your family mate
R.I.P fellow Stokie
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Post by ichabodcheesecake on Nov 26, 2012 8:53:10 GMT
Real sorry to hear that . Not the best of pals on here but deepest sympathy fella. Some things are more important
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Post by AlbertTatlock on Nov 26, 2012 9:08:25 GMT
Sincere condolences Bunny to you and your family and my your Dad RIP. Gouranga.
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Post by tassiepotter on Nov 26, 2012 9:21:41 GMT
Such sad news to hear Bunny, I'm sure your Dad has always been proud of you matey.
May God bless his soul and he rest in peace.
Hopefully he will be watching the boys to another win in the week.
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Post by chr15 on Nov 26, 2012 9:34:13 GMT
Sincere condolences to you and to your family on the loss of your Dad. May he rest in peace.
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Post by Bognor Stokie on Nov 26, 2012 16:24:46 GMT
A touching tribute - sincere condolences from a fellow Stokie
Bognor Stokie
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Post by thehoof on Nov 26, 2012 16:35:49 GMT
Bunny, I am staggered to hear this - I worked with your Dad as you know at the Mitch, and we would talk about the Potters all the time. You must know how proud he was of you and Phil, you with your cricket and Phil with his Cap. I am currently in Germany and thought I'd have a quick scan of the Oatcake for something to do - I am absolutely shocked at this news. One of the best people it was ever my privilege to meet. The World is definitely a sadder place. Regards Garry
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Post by 4thMarch1972 on Nov 26, 2012 16:50:22 GMT
Unlike many on here bunny I know neither you or your dad but the relationship you had with your old man sounds so familiar.
I'm lucky to still have my dad and he is solely the reason that Stoke City are such a big part of my life. Indeed, I talk to him about nothing else and remain busy trying to forge the same relationship with my boys.
Your story, whilst undoubtedly sad, is also a wonderful human story and illustrates perfectly what Stoke City football club means to so many of us.
Your dad sounds like someone we could all quite happily share a pint with on matchday which is, in itself, a great tribute to the man.
Best Wishes.
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Post by Malcolm Clarke on Nov 26, 2012 19:38:26 GMT
Deepest condolences to you and your family, Bunny. Let's hope the boys can deliver a win for you and your dad on Wednesday.
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Post by tybereusfirkz on Nov 26, 2012 19:45:48 GMT
RIP.
Your dad will be proud.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2012 21:06:28 GMT
Condolences to all the family bunny, hope the lads get a decent result for the old fella on Wednesday.
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Post by bunnyscfc on Nov 26, 2012 21:33:31 GMT
Folks,
Many thanks- my family have read this thread and are stunned at the love from friends and strangers alike.
Today has been a positive day. My head and heart are way less muddled and torn. Massive thanks to Stoke City - me and my brother up from the south went down today as I want to sit in my dad's seat on Wednesday night with my uncle Terry, my dad's mate on whose shoulder he silently passed away on.
Josh Whittaker the ticket office manager was superb, first rate, and sorted it with no fuss, mither and his own condolences.
It doesn't matter that Stoke win on Wednesday for my dad. Heaven knows when you want a result they often let us down anyway.
No, Wednesday is about me sitting with Terry in my dad's seat and thanking 26000 people, and my dad's football club, for the wonderful times he had watching Stoke City. Hopefully the weather will allow us a beer in Fenton bowling club first.
I wrote an article in the Oatcake last Xmas about dad's and how ace they are - I repeat how I finished it, you go out and buy your dad the present he wants this year even if it breaks the bank, and then give him the love I gave mine as I saw him for the last time at the mortuary yesterday.
Once again, your messages, PM's and emails have made such a massive difference to my family over the last few days and will never be forgotten by The Bunn's.
If I get the time I will respond to you all personally, but we have a busy and testing couple of weeks now, and I also want my family to have the Xmas they deserve if I can. You know what I and my family think of you. Thank you.
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Nov 26, 2012 21:37:27 GMT
Bunny,
Glad to hear the club have helped you out, I just wish we were going to see you sitting back with us in different circumstances.
We'll be with you, mate and we will be on Wednesday; we'll also have a drink for Pete too and hopefully there points for him.
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Post by klute2011 on Nov 26, 2012 21:42:27 GMT
Bunny
There's tears here too.
What a wonderful tribute. Your dad was typical of a passionate Stoke fan, and although I never met him, I feel I knew him. Condolences mate and as your dad will undoubtedly know ..."We'll be with you every step along the way"
God Bless
Klute
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Post by scfcno1fan on Nov 26, 2012 21:54:04 GMT
He'll be with you......
I, as I'm sure many others will, will spare a thought for you and your family before the kick off on Wednesday.
Lets hope the lads do him proud.
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Post by 606Stokie on Nov 26, 2012 22:12:51 GMT
Fantastic Tribute, got a lump in my throat through reading it, I only know you of here fella and all I can say is he did a great job.
RIP and Take care.
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Post by davejohnno1 on Nov 26, 2012 22:15:37 GMT
I lost my step dad (he was much more like my dad than my real dad is/was) on the eve of the Villa game (the one where TP lost his mum) a couple of years ago so know what you are going through.
It's tough. Really tough and football makes it both better and worse.
I have never ventured into my old man's seat in the Boothen End and couldn't do it but make no mistake, tomorrows result will probably matter more than ever.
In my poignant game, Huth scored the last minute winner and it felt as though his influence came to bear and do you know what, in that split second, for the first time that evening, I forgot that he had passed away. I was lost in the mental and as soon as I was back down to earth, he was back right at the front of my mind.
I hope that makes sense and I hope Wednesday's game gives you all the comfort you need at this time.
I go to the cemetary before every match for a quick chat and I miss him more than ever, over two years on.
All the best Bunny and I hope that the match and future matches mean that you will be close to your dad forever.
All the best mate!
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