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Post by lurkergonepro on Aug 7, 2012 22:28:12 GMT
Today was my grandads funeral. He was a very respected man, a gentleman, and a hero to many.
He was a Walsall fan from a young age, but took my dad to teh Albion at 6, my dad got hooked and took me at 3. I'm 23, and have been an albion fan ever since my dad dragged me up the shrine.
I know this seems like random drivel, but it seemed fitting that the 2 clubs that we had shared many conversations about in the past played on the night of his send off.
Yes, I have had maybe one too many whiskeys in his honour, but i thought this was relevant on a footballing forum...
R.I.P Grandad Jim
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Post by Bradley Wokings on Aug 7, 2012 22:38:10 GMT
Like anyone need make excuses for what they think is random drivel on here. Nice post mate. My condolences but it's great that you can tell us all about it. Have another scotch in his honour. I don't drink myself on a Tuesday but I'll make an exception now.  Chink. |
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Post by lukewba on Aug 7, 2012 22:51:16 GMT
My sincere condolences to you and your family. I cannot begin to imagine how you feel at the moment at a very emotional time for you and your family. Rest In Peace Jim xxxx
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Post by llandudnobaggie on Aug 7, 2012 22:57:02 GMT
It is great that you can recognise his contribution to your life mate. I miss mine and one of my enduring regrets is that I was too young and selfish to realise my Grandad was not immortal. RIP Jim
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Post by pidge on Aug 7, 2012 23:08:52 GMT
Very fitting send off pal.
RIP to the old boy and thoughts to you and your family
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Post by Texas on Aug 8, 2012 4:30:15 GMT
God bless you, Grandad Jim.
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Post by Statto on Aug 8, 2012 5:15:13 GMT
Nice post - more relevant than most on here.
RIP.
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Post by Fulham Fallout on Aug 8, 2012 5:52:51 GMT
Lots of happy memories that will live with you forever.
Very fitting indeed that the two clubs played on the day of his send off.
Condolences to you and your family
RIP Jim
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Post by dublinbaggie on Aug 8, 2012 6:09:42 GMT
RIP Jim.
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Post by Camp Freddy on Aug 8, 2012 7:09:13 GMT
That was a lovely opening post and a nice tribute.
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Post by Dharma_Albion on Aug 8, 2012 7:17:26 GMT
Nice story lid. And a fitting send off for your Grandad. RIP Jim.
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Post by lurkergonepro on Aug 8, 2012 8:05:54 GMT
Thanks for the nice replys. Woke up this morning with a slightly sore head after a decent amount of my grandads single malt and a couple of pints pre match in the saddlers club.
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Post by Paulie Walnuts on Aug 8, 2012 8:16:41 GMT
My condolences to you and yours.
RIP Jim
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Post by Arti on Aug 8, 2012 8:21:45 GMT
Respects from me, too.
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Post by PK on Aug 8, 2012 8:26:14 GMT
Woke up this morning with a slightly sore head after a decent amount of my grandads single malt and a couple of pints pre match in the saddlers club. It's what he would have wanted. ;D My condolences pal, but as all have said, a fitting tribute indeed. |
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Post by El Ghamidget on Aug 8, 2012 8:26:23 GMT
Sorry for your loss mate, RIP.
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Post by cunninghamismagic on Aug 8, 2012 10:22:46 GMT
Condolences chap.
RIP Jim
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Chink.
