Aizoon Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 From today's Sun....R.I.P. I never thought I'd say this, but well done the Sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City_pete1 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 My 60 year old father is losing his fight against terminal cancer, times are hard - I have seen first hand what it puts people through. Amazing achievement of this chap to do such a motivational, emotional speech while deifying his illness - that is strength. I hope his friends and family read this thread and take pride from the impact Mark had on people he had not even met, as well as those who knew him. Thoughts with his friends and family. Rip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 My 60 year old father is losing his fight against terminal cancer, times are hard - I have seen first hand what it puts people through. Amazing achievement of this chap to do such a motivational, emotional speech while deifying his illness - that is strength. I hope his friends and family read this thread and take pride from the impact Mark had on people he had not even met, as well as those who knew him. Thoughts with his friends and family. Rip. Mate, I really feel for you went through the same with my fantastic Dad who was 57 last year, feel totally robbed mate... Keep your chin up, keep supporting him and carry on what he taught you when he's gone... Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Those of you with good dads/male role models, hold onto them as long as you can. Some of us didn't get so lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 no apologies for the bump, noticed in the evil post they are mentioning the great side of 54.. and mentioning one of the greatest leaders of men........ Sir Winstone Churchill......it made me think of divvy in a strange sort of connection upon reflection i slightly altered the quote Never on the field of football, was so much owed by so many to so few.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsham Ed Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Those of you with good dads/male role models, hold onto them as long as you can. Some of us didn't get so lucky. I can echo that Marie, I lost my Dad when I was 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ateyomike Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 a true inspiration to everyone associated with the city fans, players, everyone who works whether paid or voluntary, r i p condolences to your family hope we can all be as brave as divvy if city get promoted it will all be down to that day when he changed that attitude of the players and we became a team once more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I can echo that Marie, I lost my Dad when I was 13. My dad is still alive, he's just an abusive alcoholic and a shit example of a man/father. Sorry about your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunnyfunt Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 RIP fellow red. Sounded like a true fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotham Brow Red Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 My 60 year old father is losing his fight against terminal cancer, times are hard - I have seen first hand what it puts people through. Amazing achievement of this chap to do such a motivational, emotional speech while deifying his illness - that is strength. I hope his friends and family read this thread and take pride from the impact Mark had on people he had not even met, as well as those who knew him. Thoughts with his friends and family. Rip. Losing a parent is one of the worst things ever especially if its far too early(mum at 58 ) but grasp every second you can (I learned this myself far too late ) Divvy himself proved a few months more is not out the question if you live life to the full and learn to laugh every day even if things look bleak. They never leave you. Chin up for you and your dad and everyone else who loves him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Nice obituary now on The Post web site. Didn't realise he was a fellow Thornburian: http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/life-Bristol-City-fan-Mark-Saunders/story-23128775-detail/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 . Didn't realise he was a fellow Thornburian: http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/life-Bristol-City-fan-Mark-Saunders/story-23128775-detail/story.html And me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooooossshhhh Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohbasso Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 The T-shirts are a great idea, so's the idea of selling them by the turnstiles, I'm sure lots would buy them on the way in. I seen someone tweeted scotty about the players warming up in them, would be a great touch if they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooooossshhhh Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 The T-shirts are a great idea, so's the idea of selling them by the turnstiles, I'm sure lots would buy them on the way in. I seen someone tweeted scotty about the players warming up in them, would be a great touch if they did. Then throw them into the sparse (well, compared to the gash) away following after the warm up???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickled Onion Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 And me ! Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 As the Colin Daniel practical joke didn't go quite to plan, we thought Mark would be a more appropriate direction for the money. I hope the contributors understand and respect this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntstile Red Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 14, 2014 Admin Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Love the T-shirts, shame they were not on sale last Saturday. But agree would be great if there was a way of getting them sold pre Saturday somewhere in Cov Not sure how they would feel about someone selling them at the tunrstiles, but sure they could be sold in pubs etc Fair play to those who took the time to sort this all out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I'd happily take some up to Coventry and try and shift them off away pub would be a start then outside the ground and even inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm sure I saw the funeral details on here somewhere but can't seem to find it now and I don't want to bother the family at the moment I know its tomorrow and in the afternoon, but can anyone confirm the exact details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalonred Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm sure I saw the funeral details on here somewhere but can't seem to find it now and I don't want to bother the family at the moment I know its tomorrow and in the afternoon, but can anyone confirm the exact details? Mark's funeral will take place at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday, October 17, at 3.30pm, followed by a wake at the The Cartwheel pub, Oatlands Avenue, Whitchurch. Family flowers only, but there will be a collection for St Peter's Hospice where Mark was cared for by what his family describe as a "fantastic team of people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 16, 2014 Admin Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 On a slightly different note - many may not be aware that a group of supporters from Willem are coming over for the funeral tomorrow which is an amazing gesture But to top that they have already had a collection at Willem for St Peters Hospice and are also in the process of raising more money to contribute Maybe some will realise how close the bond is between the two clubs now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 On a slightly different note - many may not be aware that a group of supporters from Willem are coming over for the funeral tomorrow which is an amazing gesture But to top that they have already had a collection at Willem for St Peters Hospice and are also in the process of raising more money to contribute Maybe some will realise how close the bond is between the two clubs now? Is it some sort of mark of respect because of his past involvement with CSF etc? If so that isn't really the sort of bond we want to make is it? If not seems a bit extreme/odd, IN MY OPINION!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 16, 2014 Admin Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Is it some sort of mark of respect because of his past involvement with CSF etc? If so that isn't really the sort of bond we want to make is it? If not seems a bit extreme/odd, IN MY OPINION!! What are you on about !?!?! Are you really that uneducated about the link between the City and Willem supporters? They are men and women who knew Mark, and as a mark of RESPECT, they arranged the collection for St Peters Hospice, and are also raising more before they arrive for his funeral tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 What are you on about !?!?! Are you really that uneducated about the link between the City and Willem supporters? They are men and women who knew Mark, and as a mark of RESPECT, they arranged the collection for St Peters Hospice, and are also raising more before they arrive for his funeral tomorrow Well if they knew him then that's normal. Your post made it sound like we have such a strong bond, a bunch of strangers were coming over for it. But on second thoughts, if you know someone and they die and you want to go to their funeral, a football bond isn't even relevant is it which is why I assumed they didn't know him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Well if they knew him then that's normal. Your post made it sound like we have such a strong bond, a bunch of strangers were coming over for it. But on second thoughts, if you know someone and they die and you want to go to their funeral, a football bond isn't even relevant is it which is why I assumed they didn't know him. Here's a thought, Maybe just maybe they knew him through the bond? And with the bond being so strong they are spending a lot of money to come over for his funeral. Without that bond between the clubs those people would never have met Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Here's a thought, Maybe just maybe they knew him through the bond? And with the bond being so strong they are spending a lot of money to come over for his funeral. Without that bond between the clubs those people would never have met Yep very possible. I was just clarifying my original confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc parcels trowel Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Here's a thought, Maybe just maybe they knew him through the bond? And with the bond being so strong they are spending a lot of money to come over for his funeral. Without that bond between the clubs those people would never have met Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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