Dollymarie Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hi all, Sorry to be the bearer of sad news on a Monday morning, but for those of you who weren't aware, Kevin Brake who co-wrote the OTIB fanzine passed away on Friday night. Kevin was only in his mid 40's. No age at all to pass away. One man down in the army of red I am writing to let you all know the sad news that on the eve of our first game back in the Championship and the new South Stand that Kevin Brake sadly and suddenly died, we are told as a result of a seizure. Kevin did suffer from epileptic fits. Kevin represented our fanzine at the FAN meetings and for those who knew him lived for Bristol City FC.and was a constant at both home and away games traveling on CATS for ever. I am sure a few years ago he had gone to hundreds of consecutive games, a true City fan. He also played a massive role in writing the fanzine for the last 20 years. He worked tirelessly in writing articles and working till the early hours to ensure we met tight deadlines. It certainly will never be the same without him and still a massive shock I have to write this. Life really isn't fair. Kind Regards, Rob Humphries. One Team In Bristol Fanzine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie_Turner Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Terribly sad news to hear this. RIP to a true BCFC fan , thoughts with Kevin's family and friends at this awful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedYoshi Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Sad news. Think I heard someone mention this on the radio on Saturday, and he was virtually in tears. Thoughts with family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 RIP fellow red. That's no age at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Terrible news, RIP my fellow red. Being such an active and involved fan, was he also a forum member? Condolences to all his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommers1965 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 was a friend of mine... great guy & he loved city.. was a proper city statto & will be greatly missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Rip fellow red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Mid 40's, Wow !!R.I.P Fellow Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Wow, that's sad Didn't know the guy, but certainly appreciated his work on the fanzine, always bought a copy RIP fellow red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdc Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hi all, Sorry to be the bearer of sad news on a Monday morning, but for those of you who weren't aware, Kevin Brake who co-wrote the OTIB fanzine passed away on Friday night. Kevin was only in his mid 40's. No age at all to pass away. One man down in the army of red Was he the bald guy that could often be seen selling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Kevin was a recognisable face to me from seeing him around the country on away days. RIP Kevin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Was he the bald guy that could often be seen selling? Yes, had glasses as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Red Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Was he the bald guy that could often be seen selling? No that would be Colin, Kevin didn't sell just wrote most of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 So young. RIP fellow red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 So sad to hear. Gave me many a chuckle and will be sorely missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsKev Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Will be sorely missed, his and the other writers of OTIB have been a massive part of my 25 years of going to AG. Thoughts are with his friends and family at this time. Now where are the club putting the area of remembrance around the new build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Remember Kev well from my days on coach 2 when I was able to travel away years ago... Harmless and lovely bloke from memory and as others have said, a real City stalwart. RIP Kevin. Keep up the support on the other side, lad...we all know you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Very sad news, RIP fellow red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezey Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Worked with Kev at clerical medical years ago, lovely bloke and a true fan who loved this football club. Terrible news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 That's desperately sad news. My sincere sympathies to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 It's always so sad to hear of a person dying when they had so much of their life still left to live. I never knew Kevin and never met him but we must have spent so much time together over the years watching the team which unites us all. Rest easily, Kevin. We'll keep supporting them until it's our turn. City 'til we die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Andersons dietician Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Lovely guy who went home and away to every game, every season. You will never meet a more dedicated City fan. RIP Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Sad to hear this news and puts our defeat at the weekend into perspective. At least we have the possibility of looking forward to another day, something denied to this relatively young man. Thanks for your labours in making following our club more entertaining. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 No age at all! shocking and sad Another one to join the others who has the best seat in the house now. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busterrimes Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Kevin, was a friend of mine for over 20 years from my original time travelling on Coach 2. He loved City and his knowledge about the club was really up there. The main thing I remember about him was he always had a smile on his face and a really corny joke. My heart goes out to his mum and sisters at this awful time. The only thing I can say is at least he was able to see us win a title last season. It makes up for all the long Tuesday nights to places like Shrewsbury and Bury. R.I.P mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Heard about this Saturday before the game; tragic stuff and - as said by so many - no age at all. RIP fellow red, keep the red flag flying high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeyed Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Very sad news.. thoughts with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thought I heard Dave Lloyd say this on Saturday, terribly sad and as others have said, to go in your 40s is very young. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Very sad news. I've been a fan of OTIB fanzine since I was a youngster and used to sell it out on the Hirerite wall to earn my match money before games when I was about 13 years old. RIP Kevin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Heard about it on RB - didn't realise it was Kevin off OTIB. RIP Kevin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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