Bobby Moore and my Dad

[No Shot Sherlock]

Twenty years ago today, England's finest ever defender and the only Englishman to have held aloft the World Cup as captain of his country passed away. At the time, the news hardly registered for me as, in the early hours of the following morning, I received a phone call from my Mother urging me to get to Portchester as quickly as I could. I pulled on jeans and a shirt and covered the distance from Titchfield Common to the bungalow on Portsdown Hill I'd been raised in in a matter of minutes, but I was met at the gate by the ambulance driver. I was too late, my Dad was already gone. In his own way he was another great Englishman.

I salute them both.

[formerly known as]

I raise a glass to, it was my dads anniversary yesterday ...

[Selsey Bill]

Sherl, that's really touched me mate- SB xxx

[WheresWally/ScottMcGarvey]

Blimey, I'm on a little hiatus, and stick my head in...

Sherl, that's lovingly written - and I'll admit (late night last night), that being the 1st thing I read today, made me cry into me cereal. Widders, you're no better either - you've done it to me before.

It's a eloquent reminder that often there are 'RIP ....' - as a celebrity passes on (and there have been a few this week), but of course we don't post when it's someone *much*, much closer.

Will be 30 years in a few weeks, since my Dad died when I'd barely got into long trousers. RIP to those you've lost - all of you - that you were close to. Cherish the years you have, & hope we make the most of the time we are given.

[Earl Grey]

Twenty years ago today, England's finest ever defender and the only Englishman to have held aloft the World Cup as captain of his country passed away. At the time, the news hardly registered for me as, in the early hours of the following morning, I received a phone call from my Mother urging me to get to Portchester as quickly as I could. I pulled on jeans and a shirt and covered the distance from Titchfield Common to the bungalow on Portsdown Hill I'd been raised in in a matter of minutes, but I was met at the gate by the ambulance driver. I was too late, my Dad was already gone. In his own way he was another great Englishman.

I salute them both.

I thought there was going to be a Sergeant Pepper reference when I started to read that.
A great album, a great defender.....and, I'm sure, a great dad, NSS - my condolences. You have identified the perfect hat-trick.

[formerly known as]

Blimey, I'm on a little hiatus, and stick my head in...

Sherl, that's lovingly written - and I'll admit (late night last night), that being the 1st thing I read today, made me cry into me cereal. Widders, you're no better either - you've done it to me before.

It's a eloquent reminder that often there are 'RIP ....' - as a celebrity passes on (and there have been a few this week), but of course we don't post when it's someone *much*, much closer.

Will be 30 years in a few weeks, since my Dad died when I'd barely got into long trousers. RIP to those you've lost - all of you - that you were close to. Cherish the years you have, & hope we make the most of the time we are given.

Nice post mate

[Ziggy Sawdust]

Aw - that is a nice post. If ever I've done something to be pleased about (doesn't happen often!) I wish my dad was still around to tell. I always wanted him to be proud of me more than anyone else. Even at my advanced years! Although I still have my mum saying when we go out "Darling, will you be warm enough without a coat on?" so I'm luckier than lots.

And on the theme of bereavement, I've just had to write a condolence letter and my handwriting is appalling! I seem to have lost of the art of writing because I just don't do it anymore. It looks like it's been written by a special needs adult. I wonder if we'll give up handwriting altogether soon.

[No Shot Sherlock]

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