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ifiwasarichfan condolences (Funeral details update P13)
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BimboBob
Well-Known Member
Gutted. Andy was a lovely bloke. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. R.I.P mate.
oakiecokie
Well-Known Member
So sorry to hear of the sad news and I don`t think I`ve ever heard a bad word said about Andy.
RIP top blue.
RIP top blue.
blue b4 the moon
Well-Known Member
Never met Andy but have chewed the fat with him on here a few times.
Condolences to his family.
RIP blue there'll be a seat in the Kippax in the sky for you.
Condolences to his family.
RIP blue there'll be a seat in the Kippax in the sky for you.
jimharri
Moderator
Same here. Didn't know, and never met, the guy. But, going on the posts on here, he seems to have been a decent fella. My condolences go to his family and close friends.Never knew him but it's another true Blue gone, so sad, RIP Blue
Lucky Toma
Well-Known Member
Floored by this. Not only the loveliest person you could ever hope to meet - and if you didnt know Andy please take my word that he was one of those very rare folk who got a million times more happiness through the happiness of others than himself - but also a brave soul too.
When he first got ill I suggested he posted on here pointing out that many posters have been through similar and it might be a help. He said he didnt want it to look like he was 'showing off' which is perhaps the most northern thing Ive ever heard anyone say.
Last week when he called to say it was terminal he told me proudly that he'd only cried the once and then only very briefly.
He fought it with courage, self-deprication and by surrounding himself with those he loved.
Last word before I have a little cry (because I'm not the man Andy forever will be)
Andy was so nice that he initially 'threw' people he met. They would be caught off-balance because we're not used to encountering people who are just completely open and lovely and thinking entirely of others ahead of themselves.
I am proud to have known him.
When he first got ill I suggested he posted on here pointing out that many posters have been through similar and it might be a help. He said he didnt want it to look like he was 'showing off' which is perhaps the most northern thing Ive ever heard anyone say.
Last week when he called to say it was terminal he told me proudly that he'd only cried the once and then only very briefly.
He fought it with courage, self-deprication and by surrounding himself with those he loved.
Last word before I have a little cry (because I'm not the man Andy forever will be)
Andy was so nice that he initially 'threw' people he met. They would be caught off-balance because we're not used to encountering people who are just completely open and lovely and thinking entirely of others ahead of themselves.
I am proud to have known him.
BillyShears
Well-Known Member
Floored by this. Not only the loveliest person you could ever hope to meet - and if you didnt know Andy please take my word that he was one of those very rare folk who got a million times more happiness through the happiness of others than himself - but also a brave soul too.
When he first got ill I suggested he posted on here pointing out that many posters have been through similar and it might be a help. He said he didnt want it to look like he was 'showing off' which is perhaps the most northern thing Ive ever heard anyone say.
Last week when he called to say it was terminal he told me proudly that he'd only cried the once and then only very briefly.
He fought it with courage, self-deprication and by surrounding himself with those he loved.
Last word before I have a little cry (because I'm not the man Andy forever will be)
Andy was so nice that he initially 'threw' people he met. They would be caught off-balance because we're not used to encountering people who are just completely open and lovely and thinking entirely of others ahead of themselves.
I am proud to have known him.
Now i'm crying.
andyhinch
Well-Known Member
That's just made me cry, better put than I could ever do.Floored by this. Not only the loveliest person you could ever hope to meet - and if you didnt know Andy please take my word that he was one of those very rare folk who got a million times more happiness through the happiness of others than himself - but also a brave soul too.
When he first got ill I suggested he posted on here pointing out that many posters have been through similar and it might be a help. He said he didnt want it to look like he was 'showing off' which is perhaps the most northern thing Ive ever heard anyone say.
Last week when he called to say it was terminal he told me proudly that he'd only cried the once and then only very briefly.
He fought it with courage, self-deprication and by surrounding himself with those he loved.
Last word before I have a little cry (because I'm not the man Andy forever will be)
Andy was so nice that he initially 'threw' people he met. They would be caught off-balance because we're not used to encountering people who are just completely open and lovely and thinking entirely of others ahead of themselves.
I am proud to have known him.
Prestwich_Blue
Well-Known Member
That's a brilliant tribute to him. I'll always remember that when his depot was shut down and he and all his team lost their jobs, he took great pride in making sure everyone in his team had another job to go to. That's the sort of person he was.Floored by this. Not only the loveliest person you could ever hope to meet - and if you didnt know Andy please take my word that he was one of those very rare folk who got a million times more happiness through the happiness of others than himself - but also a brave soul too.
When he first got ill I suggested he posted on here pointing out that many posters have been through similar and it might be a help. He said he didnt want it to look like he was 'showing off' which is perhaps the most northern thing Ive ever heard anyone say.
Last week when he called to say it was terminal he told me proudly that he'd only cried the once and then only very briefly.
He fought it with courage, self-deprication and by surrounding himself with those he loved.
Last word before I have a little cry (because I'm not the man Andy forever will be)
Andy was so nice that he initially 'threw' people he met. They would be caught off-balance because we're not used to encountering people who are just completely open and lovely and thinking entirely of others ahead of themselves.
I am proud to have known him.
RIP Andy. It was a pleasure to know and spend time with you. You won't be forgotten.
BillyShears
Well-Known Member
That's a brilliant tribute to him. I'll always remember that when his depot was shut down and he and all his team lost their jobs, he took great pride in making sure everyone in his team had another job to go to. That's the sort of person he was.
RIP Andy. It was a pleasure to know and spend time with you. You won't be forgotten.
That sunny afternoon in the northern quarter is how I'll choose to remember him Colin. He was like the voice of reasons amongst a group of highly emotional highly opinionated Blues!