Lard Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Hi People, just a random. my Dad,supported Saints since the early 70’s. from the moment he took me me to the games it was incredible. he built me a little red and white striped wooden box that I could take into the family end at the Dell. we had season tickets in various areas in the Dell for years. he’d pull me out of school citing I had the dentist,to travel to Leeds,Preston,Manchester and so many away games. Snow,rain or shine. probably not the best parenting but I loved it. Scarfs out the window. stopping for fish and chips on the way back. he’s been going since his last step possible. Even got disabled parking at the stadium to get to a game. he passed last Monday. I promised him I’ll post something for his beloved saints fans. his funeral is 27th January. Mum,me and his Grandson,my Son, will wear our scarfs. And the last tune he will hear is ‘when the saints go marching in’ sorry for the soppy shite. but I promised. 70 1
Give it to Ron Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Sorry for your loss I have very similar memories with mine who died 6 years ago miss him every day and our Saints chats 5
johnnyboy Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Once a saint always a saint so sorry for your loss RIP 2
Secret Site Agent Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Not soppiness brother. You felt deep for your Dad and that is a good thing. Sorry for your loss. He would at least be smiling today. Tell him to site next to my best mate, Reg, he'll look after him in heaven, with real saints playing. 5
Miltonaggro Posted January 10 Posted January 10 1 hour ago, Lard said: Hi People, just a random. my Dad,supported Saints since the early 70’s. from the moment he took me me to the games it was incredible. he built me a little red and white striped wooden box that I could take into the family end at the Dell. we had season tickets in various areas in the Dell for years. he’d pull me out of school citing I had the dentist,to travel to Leeds,Preston,Manchester and so many away games. Snow,rain or shine. probably not the best parenting but I loved it. Scarfs out the window. stopping for fish and chips on the way back. he’s been going since his last step possible. Even got disabled parking at the stadium to get to a game. he passed last Monday. I promised him I’ll post something for his beloved saints fans. his funeral is 27th January. Mum,me and his Grandson,my Son, will wear our scarfs. And the last tune he will hear is ‘when the saints go marching in’ sorry for the soppy shite. but I promised. Sad news but lovely father and son memories. So sorry for your loss and hope we win for him today. 2
Lard Posted January 10 Author Posted January 10 17 minutes ago, Secret Site Agent said: Not soppiness brother. You felt deep for your Dad and that is a good thing. Sorry for your loss. He would at least be smiling today. Tell him to site next to my best mate, Reg, he'll look after him in heaven, with real saints playing. Bless you and thank you. 2
Maggie May Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Sorry for your loss, mate. This is why we’ll be Saints forever, no matter what. 3
Gloucester Saint Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Sorry for your loss Lard and sounds like a great father to me. 4
Saint Marky Posted January 10 Posted January 10 So sorry for your loss mate, my Dads not in the greatest shape now, but still managing to attend, I’m dreading when he won’t be able to go anymore. 2
spyinthesky Posted January 10 Posted January 10 My heartfelt commiserations my friend. I have a season ticket in Block 10 Itchen and have lost three of the group of us who made the transition from the The Dell, East Stand. My thoughts are often with them as your thoughts will always be there with your Dad as mine are with my Dad who first took me to watch Saints in the Third Division. 4
Holmes_and_Watson Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Our condolences to you and your family. Some wonderful, bonding memories of you and your dad that are part of the real magic of supporting a club together. 3
Osvaldorama Posted January 10 Posted January 10 RIP. Sorry for your loss. i still get emotional every time I head in to st Mary’s as it always gets me thinking of my grandad. Football & family go hand in hand. Not soppy at all. 4
Wiggles31 Posted January 10 Posted January 10 (edited) 3 hours ago, Lard said: Hi People, just a random. my Dad,supported Saints since the early 70’s. from the moment he took me me to the games it was incredible. he built me a little red and white striped wooden box that I could take into the family end at the Dell. we had season tickets in various areas in the Dell for years. he’d pull me out of school citing I had the dentist,to travel to Leeds,Preston,Manchester and so many away games. Snow,rain or shine. probably not the best parenting but I loved it. Scarfs out the window. stopping for fish and chips on the way back. he’s been going since his last step possible. Even got disabled parking at the stadium to get to a game. he passed last Monday. I promised him I’ll post something for his beloved saints fans. his funeral is 27th January. Mum,me and his Grandson,my Son, will wear our scarfs. And the last tune he will hear is ‘when the saints go marching in’ sorry for the soppy shite. but I promised. Really sorry to hear that. Cherish all those memories that you’ll share with your son. My dad passed away in October and he too was a Saints fan from the 1970s. My son is too young to take up the mantle but will have no choice in a few years! Wishing you the best in a tough time. Edited January 10 by Wiggles31 5
sfc4prem Posted January 10 Posted January 10 All the lives he left his mark upon will be his legacy. You and your son will be that in continuation. He was and will always be proud of you, mate. Marching in. 4
Saint Fan CaM Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Sincere condolences - losing your parents is something you never quite recover entirely from…like a tangible part of you has been lost. But I have to say, he’d be proud of you posting that eulogy. 4
Pedantic Pete Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Considering the passion in your post and how he obviously made you feel it feels like perfect parenting to me. I bet he is so proud of you right now. Deepest condolences. 5
Suhari Posted January 10 Posted January 10 My condolences. I love what you shared. Sounds like a true legend. RIP sir. I think I would've enjoyed a pint with you. 2
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Sorry for your loss mate. Sweet memories. My Dad did the same for me in the Dell Days. I had a red and white wooden rattle 😃 I'd like to think your Dad and mine are up there now swapping memories and having a beer. 3
Whitey Grandad Posted January 10 Posted January 10 So sorry for your sad loss. Going to the match as multi-generational family members is something that will live with you all forever. Enjoy every moment of your future matches with your son. There's nothing else like it. 5
S-Clarke Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Sorry for your loss Lard. The memories won't ever die, so keep those close. Enjoy all the moments you have with your family, life can be cruel. 5
Morse Posted Sunday at 17:10 Posted Sunday at 17:10 Thanks for posting Lard, a timely reminder of the bigger picture. Sorry for your loss. 1
SNOWY Posted Wednesday at 13:51 Posted Wednesday at 13:51 Sorry to hear this, it sounds like you've got some great memories of your Dad. 1
Lard Posted 4 hours ago Author Posted 4 hours ago Thank you so much for all the wonderful heartfelt messages. It means a lot to Mum and I. I’m dreading the game on the 25th,as Dads funeral is on the 27th in Porchester….some of my skate chums and family will be in attendance. Mum will be adorning Dads scarf. I’ve never wanted us to win a game more. just for him.🙏 2
sockeye Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago What a lovely story and RIP, he sounds like a wonderful man 1
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