RIP to my Dad, a life-long Claret
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RIP to my Dad, a life-long Claret
I wanted to share the news that my father, a truly life-long and active supporting Claret sadly passed away at the age of 77 four weeks ago tomorrow Like so many of us, he was responsible for taking me on my first game in the ’70s and my love of football, Burnley Football Club, and being part of a very special and supportive fan community. I've been a season ticket holder ever since, and it's all down to him.
My dad loved the club and followed the football news every minute of every day, and even at his age embraced technology to keep up. However, the funny side of this is that he thought the ‘up the clarets’ message board was the official Burnley Football Club website. All dad referred to was “have you seen the news on the Burnley website” – I really didn’t have the heart to try and explain what our forum is and was, and that it wasn't the official site!!
Anyway, as CT knows, my daughter is married to one of our players and the nicest gesture ever was that his casket was draped in a lovely club shirt signed by all the players and staff at his funeral – it was such a fitting send-off. Tomorrow’s game versus Watford will be my first home game without dad since … well, I can’t remember, and I’m struggling with the concept he won’t be there. So, dad, I know you will be watching tomorrow, make sure you get in the boy's ears tonight, just a little whisper, and get them going, as we need a win … you are with mum now. I’m sure the big TV up there will be on full volume if she lets you, and you can shout and cheer on the lads …. Love you, dad, you will be sorely missed.
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My dad loved the club and followed the football news every minute of every day, and even at his age embraced technology to keep up. However, the funny side of this is that he thought the ‘up the clarets’ message board was the official Burnley Football Club website. All dad referred to was “have you seen the news on the Burnley website” – I really didn’t have the heart to try and explain what our forum is and was, and that it wasn't the official site!!
Anyway, as CT knows, my daughter is married to one of our players and the nicest gesture ever was that his casket was draped in a lovely club shirt signed by all the players and staff at his funeral – it was such a fitting send-off. Tomorrow’s game versus Watford will be my first home game without dad since … well, I can’t remember, and I’m struggling with the concept he won’t be there. So, dad, I know you will be watching tomorrow, make sure you get in the boy's ears tonight, just a little whisper, and get them going, as we need a win … you are with mum now. I’m sure the big TV up there will be on full volume if she lets you, and you can shout and cheer on the lads …. Love you, dad, you will be sorely missed.
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Re: RIP to my Dad, a life-long Claret
Always sad to hear the news when we lose another fan
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Sad news and R.I.P. to your Dad ..
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RIP, hope you’re as well as you can be in these circumstances
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Sorry to hear your sad news, BaronGarcia.
I have everything crossed for a win tomorrow, doubly so now (if that’s possible). It’ll be really difficult for you seeing your Dad’s empty seat (or it being occupied by someone else) but I’m sure your Dad will be with you and cheering us on - hopefully to a much needed win.
Best wishes and keep strong
I have everything crossed for a win tomorrow, doubly so now (if that’s possible). It’ll be really difficult for you seeing your Dad’s empty seat (or it being occupied by someone else) but I’m sure your Dad will be with you and cheering us on - hopefully to a much needed win.
Best wishes and keep strong
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Sorry for your loss, lovely description of your dad. Time makes it get easier.
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Rest in peace Claret
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So sad to read that BaronGarcia, like you, me and many, many more fellow Clarets have our dad's to thank for the team we support.
May your dad RIP, I'm sure he will be looking down on us and cheering us on.
Deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
May your dad RIP, I'm sure he will be looking down on us and cheering us on.
Deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
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Commiserations on your sad loss BaronGarcia, and it will be hard attending without your father after all those years, but I'm sure he'll be watching over you and the boys, hopefully they can do him proud and deliver a performance and more importantly 3 vital points.
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I'm desperate for 3 points tomorrow. Even more so now. Keep your chin up if thats possible. What a lovely tribute
RIP
RIP
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A Sad time for you.
R.I.P. a true Claret
R.I.P. a true Claret
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My sincere condolences to you and all your family and friends. You’ll no doubt have some wonderful memories of your times spent together, especially at matches. I’m sure your Dad will be very proud of you and he’ll certainly be cheering the team on, especially tomorrow.
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RIP , UTC.
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RIP
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss.
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What a fitting tribute you've paid for your Dad. I'm a bit younger than him and you've done him proud. I would hope for a send off like that. Well done.
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So sorry for your loss BG, your dad will have one of the best seats in the house tomorrow night, hopefully he will be celebrating tomorrow night in that big clarets fan club in the sky. UTC
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So sorry to read of your loss. Sending you and family all my best wishes. RIP
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May your Dad Rest in Peace. He will be beside you tomorrow cheering the Clarets on.
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You guys are all amazing on this board. Yes, we have our disagreements, but when push comes to shove, what a Claret and Blue trench we are all in. Thank you from the bottom of our (me and my brothers) hearts. UTC NNN
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RIP to your Dad and condolences to you snd your family.
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God Bless Him! UTC!
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RIP to your dad. A massive influence on your choice of club. Bet he could recall all those wonderful times from years gone by and never missed an opportunity to let you know.
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God bless you and your dad. Hope you feel his presence tomorrow and whenever you are on the Turf. For your sake I hope the team and fans make you proud.
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Rest in peace to your dad. You'll hold the memories forever and they can never be taken from you. I've been worrying all week about a stressful day of work tomorrow... reading this thread had me shaking my head at myself for worrying about it at all.
We'll win tomorrow and your dad will be watching.
UTC!
We'll win tomorrow and your dad will be watching.
UTC!
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A touching post. Im sorry for your loss.
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So sorry to hear your news BaronGarcia. It's so sad when the person responsible for you being a Claret leaves us. It was a long time since I went through that but my dad's always in my mind on special Burnley occasions.
And good to hear son-in-law helped with the shirt.
And good to hear son-in-law helped with the shirt.
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RIP Dad and fellow Claret
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What a beautiful tribute to your dad, be lying if I said it didn't get to me. A lot of love you have for your dad and that's very special, I hope your son in law and the boys do the business tomorrow night, because 100% your old man is watching the game with you. UTC. NNN.
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We sing 'Burnely Till I Die' but that's not quite true. Your old man may sadly no longer be with us, but he's Burnley until the end of time.
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RIP to your dad Baron Garcia and condolences to you and your loved ones, i dont think i know you but always sad on the loss of a loved one and a fellow Claret, hopefully the lads will do him proud later today with a win against Watford. Take care and UTC
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RIP…….lovely tribute to your father ….UTC
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You've done him proud there, BC - best wishes to you and your family.
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My thoughts are with you Baron, let’s get a win tonight for your Dad, god bless.
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Sorry to hear of your loss.
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Great Tribute....come on boys do it for BG's Dad.
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Lovely tribute.
RIP to your dad and condolences to you and your family, BaronGarcia.
RIP to your dad and condolences to you and your family, BaronGarcia.
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Sad to read this. Try and remember the good times, you spent with your dad, when you get on the Turf. Lovely gesture by the lads, by the way.
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Great tribute, BG.
My condolences to you and all your family. RIP, BG's Dad.
My condolences to you and all your family. RIP, BG's Dad.
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Nice post and tribute. My Dad first took me on in the 70s and is elderly now so I can relate to your Claret pathway. I’m sure he’ll be watching up there. No doubt about it. Hope you get to see a good game today.
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Rest in Peace fellow Claret
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Condolences Baron Garcia, excellent tribute. It really resonates with me as I lost my Dad last April, another life-long passionate claret. He died at a similar age. A few days later we spanked Wolves 4-0, and it certainly felt like he had a hand in that.
I really hope we get something similar for you and your Dad today. But if not, this sort of thing is a good reminder that there are more important things in life.
I really hope we get something similar for you and your Dad today. But if not, this sort of thing is a good reminder that there are more important things in life.
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My condolences to you and your family on your loss. I remember when my own father died, also a keen claret, how this feels.
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Condolences to you Baron,i lost my Dad last year ,so know how you feel.UTC
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I’m overwhelmed with messages fellow Clarets. On behalf of our family, thank you so much. A win today please. UTC NNN
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Wonderful tribute to your Dad
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Condolences Baron - keep hold of the good memories
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Lovely tribute, RIP.. UTC NNN
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That Father Son Burnley relationship is something special. So entwined. Can't separate the two.
My Old Man is now in a care home...watching the tide go in and out in Morecambe. 92 and only over the last 6 months have we not been able to talk about BFC as he has dementia.
Condolences on your loss.
My Old Man is now in a care home...watching the tide go in and out in Morecambe. 92 and only over the last 6 months have we not been able to talk about BFC as he has dementia.
Condolences on your loss.