Red Grovesy Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Sad news. Never got to see him play but knew his dad well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City_pete1 Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 5 hours ago, Wanderingred said: He was in my year at school (Downend School) or maybe the year below. I didn't really know him but I remember all the promise he showed as a City youngster. 33 is no age. Really sad. Snap. Really nice guy, also used to bump into him a lot in my late teens on nights out in the centre - always had a good chat. Been years since I saw him. Hope the club recognise it in some way at the Cardiff game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 12 minutes ago, City_pete1 said: Snap. Really nice guy, also used to bump into him a lot in my late teens on nights out in the centre - always had a good chat. Been years since I saw him. Hope the club recognise it in some way at the Cardiff game. It would be nice but it`s a bit of a tricky one what with it being our `Remembrance` game - they said on Sky today it would be for clubs that were away today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City_pete1 Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: It would be nice but it`s a bit of a tricky one what with it being our `Remembrance` game - they said on Sky today it would be for clubs that were away today. fair point, although where there's a will there's a way, and all that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Awful to be taken at such a young age - my heart goes out to his family and friends. RIP Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry may Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Only just read this thread - a real tragedy. A can clearly remember the Leeds preseason friendly and thought he had a good future at our club. And then he just seemed to disappear off my radar. So sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 FYI his father has set up a JustGiving page due to the sheer cost of the funeral (1st Dec, 14:45 at Westerleigh) and give Darren's 4 children a good Christmas and any essentials they need given their father is no longer with us to help provide: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chris-hawkins-1?utm_id=2&utm_term=wa4jbYArd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lympstone1 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Red34 said: FYI his father has set up a JustGiving page due to the sheer cost of the funeral (1st Dec, 14:45 at Westerleigh) and give Darren's 4 children a good Christmas and any essentials they need given their father is no longer with us to help provide: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chris-hawkins-1?utm_id=2&utm_term=wa4jbYArd Thank you so much Red34 for bumping this thread. I really would like to appeal to all City fans for any support you can offer for Darren's young children at this difficult time Thank You all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Lympstone1 said: Thank you so much Red34 for bumping this thread. I really would like to appeal to all City fans for any support you can offer for Darren's young children at this difficult time Thank You all. No problem at all, and my condolences on your loss - thoughts are with you and the rest of his family, particularly the children. Might be worth the mods updating the title to reflect the collection - @Dollymarie, @phantom or @Tomarse - anyone able to help or advise? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 28, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 9 minutes ago, Red34 said: No problem at all, and my condolences on your loss - thoughts are with you and the rest of his family, particularly the children. Might be worth the mods updating the title to reflect the collection - @Dollymarie, @phantom or @Tomarse - anyone able to help or advise? Thanks All done @Red34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 28, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Sends out a powerful message when supporters of both Bristol sides can unite, it's just a shame what the circumstances are http://gaschat.co.uk/thread/11171/help-gashead-family-darren-hawkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lympstone1 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 On 26 October 2017 at 12:58, GrahamC said: Was his Dad Chris? Think I played alongside him in the early 80s in Fishponds. RIP. Hi Graham - Yes remember our Spotted Cow days fondly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 5 hours ago, phantom said: All done @Red34 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Bumping with the link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chris-hawkins-1?utm_id=2&utm_term=wa4jbYArd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Giving this another bump https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chris-hawkins-1?utm_id=2&utm_term=wa4jbYArd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Stripe Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 On 11/28/2017 at 10:41, Red34 said: FYI his father has set up a JustGiving page due to the sheer cost of the funeral (1st Dec, 14:45 at Westerleigh) and give Darren's 4 children a good Christmas and any essentials they need given their father is no longer with us to help provide: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chris-hawkins-1?utm_id=2&utm_term=wa4jbYArd A player who had an affinity with both sides of Bristol football. Can only imagine what his family are going through. Heartbreaking. This time of year can be pretty awful sometimes. I hope both Blue and Red can come together and help out these kids who must be devastated beyond belief. Lets do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 On 11/26/2017 at 19:12, where's the joy said: great comeback at hull, great result at wolves earlier in the season BUT my happiest memory of City scoring 3 away from home was this game at Leicester City what is your favourite 3 away from home by the city? Remember those two goals especially Ivans.. His best in a City shirt. Absolute cracker. On 11/26/2017 at 19:32, View from the Dolman said: That night at Leicester was certainly a special one and an emotional one for Ivan after his family tragedy with the loss of his newborn child. To stay as composed as he did when he lost a baby on the same day?.. Wow. That is remarkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Tragic. Always thought in the few times i saw him play that he would turn out a very athletic and tough player. Never quite made it but I bet he tried his damndest; his family can remember his football in a positive way for that very fact. I hope so anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 1 hour ago, havanatopia said: To stay as composed as he did when he lost a baby on the same day?.. Wow. That is remarkable. It wasn't the same day. If I'm recalling it correctly it was his first game back after taking a short time away from the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Over a fifth of the way now, let's keep it up: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chris-hawkins-1?utm_id=2&utm_term=wa4jbYArd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Almost 30%, getting there steadily. Nice to see both sides of the city donating too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdc Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 On 26/10/2017 at 14:43, Busterrimes said: RIP Darren. For a moment I got him confused with Nigel Hawkins another youngster but from the 80s instead Nigel is very much alive and kicking. Currently running the family business. Very articulate guy with s great sense of humour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 32% now. Donation from Gary Owers too, still a great guy. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chris-hawkins-1?utm_id=2&utm_term=wa4jbYArd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cloud Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 went to his funeral today, just cannot believe how many people were there, one hell of a send-off for such a talent - RIP Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 11 hours ago, Nube Rojo said: went to his funeral today, just cannot believe how many people were there, one hell of a send-off for such a talent - RIP Darren It's rare it is for someone to be loved by both sides of the city. But Darren was - as proven by Gary Owers, Ed Ware and others donating and by the turnout. Glad to hear he had a good send off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Bumping this - almost 40% of the way. 4 children buried their father yesterday, hopefully we can all dig deep to ensure that Christmas does happen for them, even with the most important missing from the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 23 hours ago, Nube Rojo said: went to his funeral today, just cannot believe how many people were there, one hell of a send-off for such a talent - RIP Darren Me too, what an amazing turnout, showed how much he was loved by many. Also what great words from @Lympstone1 something no parent should have to go through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lympstone1 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Thanks guys for you kind words and all that attended the funeral. God that was hard - I carried the coffin in with my other 2 sons, wrote the service and delivered the eulogy as wanted to give Darren the best send off ever. Amazing overwhelming turn out of around 400 and it’s brilliant to see both clubs united behind the family and get great results today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lympstone1 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Thanks Havanatopia. Yes we have very fond memories of his playing games - he was a remarkable talent that many believe had the ability to play at the highest level if it wasn't for his demons. Sorry to unashamedly bump this thread but looking for a final push towards Chrismas to try and be able to give the children the best time possible under the tragic circumstances. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chris-hawkins-1?utm_id=2&utm_term=wa4jbYArd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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