What about a wall of Remembrance

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Following another sad passing of one of our fellow blues, what about City doing something special for the grieving family. I'm sure there must be someone on here that has contacts at the club and could put this into practice.

Maybe a wall of remembrance within the new developments that are going to take place for all loyal blues that have sadly left for the better view.

After all we are all one big blue family.

What are your thoughts?????????
 
Re: What about this, just an idea

There's a remembrance garden to the left of the main entrance - I think thats where people can spread stadium ashes as don't think your allowed to do it within the stadium

There is usually a minutes silence for all fans that have passed away during the boxing day home game
 
Re: What about this, just an idea

Bluefen said:
There's a remembrance garden to the left of the main entrance - I think thats where people can spread stadium ashes as don't think your allowed to do it within the stadium

There is usually a minutes silence for all fans that have passed away during the boxing day home game

I know all this, however I think a more perminent and personal remembrence wall would be superb and cost very little. similar to the leave a legacy wall at epcot!!!!
 
Thats not a remembrance wall, its one where people paid £40 for around 10 years to have their names on a perspex wall (there are no plaques), some of the fans are sadly no longer with us and have been put on by their families, most are still with us.

Barcon said:
There is one, it's in the players tunnel. My Dad has a plaque on it.
 
quiet_riot said:
Barcon said:
There is one, it's in the players tunnel. My Dad has a plaque on it.


My parents are on that wall...both are alive and kicking!

Not like the shitty one in the tunnel, my kids are on that.

I mean a perminent wall or area around the ground that you can have for a remembrance area, i think it would be a superb gesture from the club for all those that have spent thousands of pounds through-out their lives following our beloved blues over land and sea.
 
Barry Conlons wig said:
quiet_riot said:
My parents are on that wall...both are alive and kicking!

Not like the shitty one in the tunnel, my kids are on that.

I mean a perminent wall or area around the ground that you can have for a remembrance area, i think it would be a superb gesture from the club for all those that have spent thousands of pounds through-out their lives following our beloved blues over land and sea.

Great idea !!!
Under the circumstances and with recent bad events surrounding our owners brother,it would be more than fitting for our fellow Blues.
Hope someone can take this forward.
Well done Barry C.
 
Barry Conlons wig said:
quiet_riot said:
My parents are on that wall...both are alive and kicking!

Not like the shitty one in the tunnel, my kids are on that.

I mean a perminent wall or area around the ground that you can have for a remembrance area, i think it would be a superb gesture from the club for all those that have spent thousands of pounds through-out their lives following our beloved blues over land and sea.

Great sentiment there but I think the logistics could be difficult.

After all, it is very difficult to measure how one fan's commitment is greater than anothers. And to just include the recently departed, for example, would be an insult to those who have relations still in their memories (who were "active" in the 30's, 40's and 50's) who they feel should be included.

Not knocking the sentiment as it is obviously heartfelt, just think it would be a difficult proposition to actually see come to fruition.
 
mackenzie said:
Barry Conlons wig said:
Not like the shitty one in the tunnel, my kids are on that.

I mean a perminent wall or area around the ground that you can have for a remembrance area, i think it would be a superb gesture from the club for all those that have spent thousands of pounds through-out their lives following our beloved blues over land and sea.

Great sentiment there but I think the logistics could be difficult.

After all, it is very difficult to measure how one fan's commitment is greater than anothers. And to just include the recently departed, for example, would be an insult to those who have relations still in their memories (who were "active" in the 30's, 40's and 50's) who they feel should be included.

Not knocking the sentiment as it is obviously heartfelt, just think it would be a difficult proposition to actually see come to fruition.

Surely "the logistics" isn,t an issue ??
Family and friends would ensure that this was carried forward as a "request" and all avenues would be looked at !!
 
oakiecokie said:
mackenzie said:
Great sentiment there but I think the logistics could be difficult.

After all, it is very difficult to measure how one fan's commitment is greater than anothers. And to just include the recently departed, for example, would be an insult to those who have relations still in their memories (who were "active" in the 30's, 40's and 50's) who they feel should be included.

Not knocking the sentiment as it is obviously heartfelt, just think it would be a difficult proposition to actually see come to fruition.

Surely "the logistics" isn,t an issue ??
Family and friends would ensure that this was carried forward as a "request" and all avenues would be looked at !!

Not too sure then what kind of "remembrance area" or permanent wall you are getting at?

One that is controlled by the Club or the fans?
 
mackenzie said:
oakiecokie said:
Surely "the logistics" isn,t an issue ??
Family and friends would ensure that this was carried forward as a "request" and all avenues would be looked at !!

Not too sure then what kind of "remembrance area" or permanent wall you are getting at?

One that is controlled by the Club or the fans?

Totally controlled by the club, and funded by them also, a bit of thinking needs to be had, but its a very feasable idea
 
Barry Conlons wig said:
Following another sad passing of one of our fellow blues, what about City doing something special for the grieving family. I'm sure there must be someone on here that has contacts at the club and could put this into practice.

Maybe a wall of remembrance within the new developments that are going to take place for all loyal blues that have sadly left for the better view.

After all we are all one big blue family.

What are your thoughts?????????

Great idea mate, a huge wall of remembrance for blues that have sadly passed away. Maybe have MVF 23 linked into it too.

Id definately back your idea mate. My gran passed away on 2nd Jan 2009 and she was a huge blue and her final journey was passed Eastlands as this is what she wanted. It would be nice to have her name visible in remembrance at the club she adored
 
Barry Conlons wig said:
mackenzie said:
Not too sure then what kind of "remembrance area" or permanent wall you are getting at?

One that is controlled by the Club or the fans?

Totally controlled by the club, and funded by them also, a bit of thinking needs to be had, but its a very feasable idea

A definate yes to this and the Club would have the overall responsibility, with a small base of fans working closely with them.
 
oakiecokie said:
Barry Conlons wig said:
Totally controlled by the club, and funded by them also, a bit of thinking needs to be had, but its a very feasable idea

A definate yes to this and the Club would have the overall responsibility, with a small base of fans working closely with them.

I think unfortunately if the response on BM is anything to go by, its just a dream!
 
Wheelsy said:
It's a little bit scouserish... And has anyone thought just how many names that would be?

We are not talking about a rembrance wall for a single event, its one that relatives of the deceased blue can look at proudly that one of their ancestors trod the very same steps you are now. I think it could look remarkable and the centre piece could be a deceased players section.

Just a small plaque on a wall, with your name, dob-dod and seat number, I actually thing you could charge a one off fee to have your name placed on it.

You could even charge a premium for prime spots, that could be reserved etc etc
 
I suggested something similar in 'What would you have in place of B of the bang' thread in Jan and think its a great idea for both a memorial and supporters alike.
The idea is taken from WDW,at the turn of the millenium an inspired sculpture celebrating the promise of tomorrow. The site has 30 sculpted and polished granite megaliths. The granite megaliths range from 3 to 19 feet high, and the heaviest weighs more than 50,000 pounds. This grand artistic statement is made of 550,000 custom tiles that visitors created with words and photos. It is modelled on their hopes and dreams for the future. The sculture commemorates the dawn of a bright new millennium, a living testament of one generation's legacy to the next, and a good earner at $35 per tile!
 
east2 said:
I suggested something similar in 'What would you have in place of B of the bang' thread in Jan and think its a great idea for both a memorial and supporters alike.
The idea is taken from WDW,at the turn of the millenium an inspired sculpture celebrating the promise of tomorrow. The site has 30 sculpted and polished granite megaliths. The granite megaliths range from 3 to 19 feet high, and the heaviest weighs more than 50,000 pounds. This grand artistic statement is made of 550,000 custom tiles that visitors created with words and photos. It is modelled on their hopes and dreams for the future. The sculture commemorates the dawn of a bright new millennium, a living testament of one generation's legacy to the next, and a good earner at $35 per tile!

Thats right, my kids are on one at epcot, etched plates are added to the granite when the plates are filled.

This could easily be done!
 

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