Paul McNeil RIP

clansman · Post by **clansman** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:26 pm

I know many clarets in the age bracket up to 35 will have known my son Paul. He was a bit of a lad daft irresponsible at times but hard working and lovely.
He was a true claret although he lived Leeds.
I'm afraid he passed away this weekend in tragic and confused circumstances. His last text to me was about burnley FC.
Please remember him in your prayers or if not that way inclined raise a glass to his memory. I'm broken-hearted as he was my first born and my memories will always be of my "little boy".
He would want his claret mates to know.
Nick

Stevie2112 · Post by **Stevie2112** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:27 pm

Terrible news for you and the Clarets family,RIP

beeholeclaret · Post by **beeholeclaret** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:30 pm

Heartbreaking for you Nick. Condolences to you and your family.

dpinsussex · Post by **dpinsussex** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:30 pm

RIP Paul

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:34 pm

Condolences to you at a terrible loss......

Andingle · Post by **Andingle** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:47 pm

Condolences to you , your family & R.I.P Paul fellow Claret

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:48 pm

Nick,
words fail me - too young.
Stay strong for those around you fella.
Condolences to you and your family and all.
RIP Paul

DobloStu · Post by **DobloStu** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:52 pm

Condolences. RIP Paul.

Loyalclaret · Post by **Loyalclaret** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:54 pm

Thoughts are with you Clansman and your family.

I've known Paul for 15 or so years. He was a great lad. I have watched football with him in England and abroad, as well as attending music events numerous times in different locations. He was at both my stag do and wedding, this has gutted many of us this evening.

Had a good day with him in Liverpool a few weeks ago and was due to meet him again On Saturday.

Upset but enjoying memories tonight.

RIP Leeds Paul

Longsidebovril · Post by **Longsidebovril** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:57 pm

Jesus that's terrible.
Many many condolences to your family.

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:59 pm

It's hard to know what to say in response to an OP like that - but you have my heartfelt condolences on your loss, and I'll say a prayer for your lad.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:03 pm

This is truly awful news.
Sincere condolences to you all.

R.I.P Paul

3putt · Post by **3putt** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:06 pm

Very sorry to hear of your terrible loss.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:06 pm

Condolences to you and your family.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:16 pm

What sad news,I didn't know Paul,but he's In my thoughts tonight...RIP.

RoystonVasey · Post by **RoystonVasey** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:22 pm

Sorry to hear of your terrible loss..RIP.

HatfieldClaret · Post by **HatfieldClaret** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:24 pm

Heartfelt condolences Clansman. RIP

Brucefanclaret · Post by **Brucefanclaret** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:27 pm

Sincere condolences at a terrible time - thinking of you.

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:27 pm

Deepest sympathy at this terrible time to all family and friends. RIP Paul

BurnleySYS · Post by **BurnleySYS** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:28 pm

Thoughts are with you Clansman and all your family.

Known Paul for a few years. Great down to earth lad and will be missed by many. So sad.

Rest in peace Leeds Paul.

Goddy · Post by **Goddy** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:28 pm

Heartbreaking, clansman.

My thoughts are with you and yours at this truly sad time.

Steve

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:33 pm

My condolences on your sad loss.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:36 pm

Awful news Clansman.my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
RIP Paul

morpheus2 · Post by **morpheus2** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:41 pm

I am so sorry for your terrible loss, I can't even begin to imagine how you feel, please be strong for your family.

ALP · Post by **ALP** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:03 pm

You are in my thoughts, may your lad rest in peace and I hope you will find comfort in your loss.

whentheballmoves · Post by **whentheballmoves** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:04 pm

Awful news.
Thoughts with you at this sad time. RIP.

hampsteadclaret · Post by **hampsteadclaret** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:13 pm

I heard this earlier on another forum, what terrible news about a young lad.

Very sorry to hear this Nick, best wishes to you and your family at this sad time...RIP

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:16 pm

My thoughts are with you and your family clansman. Deepest sympathies.

Jx

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:46 pm

Nick - Very sorry to hear of the loss of your lad. Sincere condolences from all the Rishton Clarets.

MK-Claret · Post by **MK-Claret** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:52 pm

I've known Paul for a long time..such sad news. My thoughts are with you and your family..had some good laughs with Paul..RIP Leeds Paul top fella.

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:55 pm

I don't know you or your lad but have a son c 35 years old, I'd be devastated if I lost him. Condolences to you and your family, it must be a heartbreaking time for you all.

tybfc · Post by **tybfc** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:15 am

Nick - I have only just seen this and can't believe it.

I can only say what others have said and it is so, so sad.

I will ask Fr Stamp to say a Mass this week for his repose and we will all of course pray for you.

God bless.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:48 am

clansman wrote:I know many clarets in the age bracket up to 35 will have known my son Paul. He was a bit of a lad daft irresponsible at times but hard working and lovely.
He was a true claret although he lived Leeds.
I'm afraid he passed away this weekend in tragic and confused circumstances. His last text to me was about burnley FC.
Please remember him in your prayers or if not that way inclined raise a glass to his memory. I'm broken-hearted as he was my first born and my memories will always be of my "little boy".
He would want his claret mates to know.
Nick

Nick. Your son was a top lad. I have known him for over 15 years. A true claret. A unique character. Was devestated when I heard this earlier today.

He came to Balckpool for my 21st birthday on the day Burnley won 3-2 with a hattrick from Ade Akinbiyi against Luton. Although we went to Blackpool instead of the match it was one of the most memorable games we never went to

and one of the most memorable days of my life.

A larger than life lad.

He was so passionate about Burnley FC and I have a few voice recordings he sent to me with some new songs he created for Burnley. Some of them were brilliant and others colourful shall we say

I will share them with you. We used to talk a lot and talk about how he wanted the atmosphere back at the turf and how he was delighted when we were in the CFS and competing with other clubs atmosphere wise.

Thoughts are with you at this terrible time. Its strange as in all this time I knew Paul, I never knew his family (or indeed that they posted on here) and I had this conversation with one of our mutual friends tonight.

I didnt see him as much these days but it was always an absolute pleasure when I did. Thoughts are with you at such a terrible time. If you need anything from any of his many, many friends here in Burnley just let us know.

So sorry to have 'spoken' to his dad for the first time in this way.

A recent picture I found here and one from that day in Blackpool too.

Forever young Leeds Paul

CharlieinNewMexico · Post by **CharlieinNewMexico** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:40 am

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace.

JPS71 · Post by **JPS71** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 5:40 am

My deepest condolences RIP Paul

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:15 am

Nick,no words I can say can help but know that we all send our deepest condolences from this side of the pond

cutsy123 · Post by **cutsy123** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:35 am

As macca says been on a few away doos with paul in the past years

Sad News

RIP LEEDS PAUL

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:12 am

Dear Clansman
Really sorry to read this. We are in the same boat but six months ahead of you. My son was 42 and died by his own hand.
If you want to chat or email let me know and I will put my mobile on here briefly then we can chat or email later. At moment on holiday until the 22nd. Doubt you will be at the Utd game as it will be too painful for you but again if you are we could meet.
Six months on we are better but it is not a matter of getting over it but living with it. Even typing this makes me start blubbing.
Again so sorry for your loss

RogerBest · Post by **RogerBest** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:28 am

I am sorry for your loss.

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:51 am

That's awful news Clansman. I am so sorry for your loss at such a young age. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Steeton claret · Post by **Steeton claret** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:08 am

Rip Leeds Paul

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:09 am

Far too young. My deepest condolences.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:14 am

Impossible to put into words , so sorry for your family .

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:25 am

Desperately sorry to hear such tragic news. I hope you and your family find comfort in happy memories of your son. RIP.

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:35 am

I never really truly appreciated the idea that the natural order of things is that children should bury their parents, not the other way 'round, until I had children myself.

It is an unthinkable idea that you should be attending your son or daughter's funeral, but for you Clansman, that unthinkable idea has become reality. For that you have my utmost sympathy. I can't and wouldn't even want to imagine the depths of your despair right now, but I hope that, given time, and the care and love of your family and friends that you and yours can climb out of the pit you must be in at the moment and enjoy your life again.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:05 am

Nick,

So, so sorry to here this. I don't think I can add to what has already been said on this thread other than to offer my sympathy and to say you will be in my thoughts. I can't even imagine how you must be feeling right now.

mybloodisclaret · Post by **mybloodisclaret** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:26 am

So sorry for your loss Nick, and for all his friends and family at this most difficult of times. May he rest in peace.

spadesclaret · Post by **spadesclaret** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:27 am

Losing a child must be one of the worst things a human can experience. I cannot begin to imagine the heartache and grief you must be going through. You are in my prayers, clansman. I am so sorry.

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:46 am

So sorry to hear your tragic news, Nick.

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:06 pm

Sorry for your loss. RIP.