StuMillett Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Hi, I am a friend of Dave’s who sat with him a few times each season to catch up and watch the boys. It is with great sadness I am sharing that Dave passed away this week suddenly aged 53. Dave was a lifelong fan and sat in the Ian Cottle wheelchair area named after his brother, a previous City super fan winner who sadly passed away 5 years earlier. Dave and Ian went to countless games together over the years with Ian being dedicated to make sure Dave could make the games. They were both big campaigners for disabled supporters and engaged with the club about transforming these facilities, for those that use them what we have now is unrecognisable from the previous corrugated roof dug outs. Despite Ian’s loss Dave was determined to continue making the games and indeed I came with him to the very next game after Ian passed. Dave, a Bath resident, was lucky to find new friends from Bath who could regularly bring him to matches. Kenny, a man who I met many times, and took up to the Etihad and Wembley previously, but I just know him as Kenny and have no contact details, daft isn’t it. I have joined OTIB to add this note as I see Dave was a member and contributor and I wanted to share this sad news with people who may well know him and communicate with him regularly. Maybe everyone would say this but I can say that I and many others have lost a great friend in Dave, a loving guy who thought of others before himself and rose to the challenges that life presented him. Bristol City have also lost a dedicated fan who lived and breathed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Very sad to hear that news Dave gave me some Bristol City football videos some time ago,every time I look at the front covers,I think of Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 I am so very sorry to hear that, my sincerest condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Sad, sad news indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 RIP Dave. Thoughts are with family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Very sad. A truly loyal red. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 This is very sad news. Rest easy now Dave. We'll keep the red flag flying. CTYD. Sincere condolences to Dave's family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 RIP fellow red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 RIP fellow red. My sincere condolences to Dave's family. Sleep well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 So sorry to hear this news, I didn't know Dave but I read his posts with interest especially regarding his brother Ian and their campaign for disabled facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 R I P Dave. You are now with the vast members of the Bristol City fans , who have passed away, and watching from heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 RIP Dave. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Very sad indeed, I remember reading about Dave & the support provided by his brother, what a kind person he was. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Sad news. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Very sad to read this. What a tragically young age to say goodbye too. My sincerest condolences are with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 RIP @Dave . A great poster, very genuine and big heart from what I read on here. For example he donated the equivalent of the 15% discount for wheelchair supporters, to the SC&T fans of the future scheme. He didn’t have to do that and what a lovely thing it was! Also will always remember how proud he was of his brother and the wheelchair section named in his honour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedred31 Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Very sad news and my sincere condolences. As the Dad of a severely disabled son, I know that men like Dave are precious and rare. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 A sad loss. RIP brother Red . My condolences to his family and loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 26 minutes ago, Selred said: RIP @Dave . A great poster, very genuine and big heart from what I read on here. For example he donated the equivalent of the 15% discount for wheelchair supporters, to the SC&T fans of the future scheme. He didn’t have to do that and what a lovely thing it was! Also will always remember how proud he was of his brother and the wheelchair section named in his honour. I'll second this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Very sad news. RIP Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbespm Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Sad.rip fellow red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Very sad. Watched England games with him as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Such sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Very sad. A top bloke. RIP Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 RIP Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Very sad news. RIP Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave L Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Very sad news. I got to know Dave when I was SLO. He was a passionate campaigner for improved facilities for wheelchair users, along with his much loved brother Ian. Both taken from us at far too young an age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 A lifelong Red has died and we all feel the pain for his family and friends. What can one say at a time like this? Enjoy the memories of his life as long as you live. Dav, forever Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 So sad, rest easy fella.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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