| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad 14:00 - Jul 15 with 4143 views | westberksr |
having reached a very unexpected age of 88 I said goodbye to my dad, Martin Reed, this morning.
by the time he couldn't get up to the upper loft a few years ago, at the age of 82, he'd been going to Rangers for over 70 years. Born and bred in Hayes with family in Acton he was a regular at both QPR and Hayes all of his life; even going to games at Hayes with neighbours in later years when we were playing away. I'd offered to switch to a lower seat but he decided it was a bit too much anyway.
for the last 20 odd years we sat in Upper Loft JU, with Dad moaning at people standing up once his legs didn't get him up quick enough! We did countless away days together and i have so many happy memories of going up and down the country, just the 2 of us. This all culminated in the play off final and having finally seeing us win a final in his company ticked the final box for me; I never expected him to last this long as even then his health wasn't great.
we got to the stage that i'd buy his season ticket every year as a combined birthday, fathers day and Xmas as he genuinely wanted for nothing else apart form that and his sky sports subs! I worked on the basis that it's his fault i support this club and if i was going to watch this rubbish i was going to make him endure it too!
although a lifelong R he never pressured me into supporting us, but as i'm 57 now and grew up at the time of Gerry, Stan & co it wasn't a hard decision.
he was one of the kindest and most gentle people you could wish to meet. Never had a bad word to say about anyone and also had a sense of comfort with his lot. As long as my mum was happy, so was he. Spent endless years ferrying me around to any football i played and then taking my to HQ when work permitted and always had time to keep me company with whatever pointless away game i decided to drag him to.
Later on my travelling in to HQ always meant a stop off in Hayes to pick him up, lunch in the cafe in Bloemfontein Road and a couple of bets in William Hill.
His inability to pronounce foreign players names was an endless source of amusement to me; Chris Kiwomya being 1 that stood out like a scene from the Fast Show and the Unpronounceables sketch.
I can say without any doubt that i've not only lost my Dad today, but my best mate too. RIP Dad xx |  | | |  |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 14:02 - Jul 15 with 2265 views | loftboy |
RIP to your Dad. |  |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 14:03 - Jul 15 with 2254 views | GaryBannister86 |
Really sorry to hear that mate, but what a lovely piece about your Dad. Take care. |  | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 14:05 - Jul 15 with 2241 views | EastR |
Sorry for your loss westberksr
What a wonderful tribute to your dad, you created some great memories in his lifetime that will stay with you forever |  |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 14:09 - Jul 15 with 2208 views | colinallcars |
RIP from me too…. |  | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 14:18 - Jul 15 with 2175 views | BklynRanger |
Lovely tribute westberks.
RIP to your dad. |  | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 14:29 - Jul 15 with 2144 views | tkqpr |
Ahhh a lovely tribute, so sorry for your loss.
God Bless you all. |  | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 14:30 - Jul 15 with 2138 views | Monkey_Roots |
RIP to your old man mate. |  | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 14:42 - Jul 15 with 2085 views | PlanetHonneywood |
Big hug to you.
He'll always be with you down the Rangers. |  |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 14:45 - Jul 15 with 2070 views | thehat |
Lovely words mate and he sounds a wonderful chap.
I lost my Dad a couple of years back too and his story is very similar to yours. Born and bred in Acton and supporting the R'rs through the sixties and beyond. I'm 56 and he took me to my first game in 1975. Oh they were the days.
It does get easier and you have so many wonderful memories to cherish. They will make you smile in the tough days / weeks ahead.
And rest assured we will meet them again by the railway track on the other side.
Rest easy Martin.
Take care pal and always around if you want a chat..... | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 14:46 - Jul 15 with 2059 views | HAYESBOY |
Hello Stuart,
So sorry for your loss of your Dad. I bet he went to all the Sandgate games.
Lost my Dad in May 21 and some of the best memories are going to football every Sunday morning.
Look after yourself. |  |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 14:49 - Jul 15 with 2044 views | sprocket |
Great memories, you're lucky to have them. Sounds like a great dad. RIP | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 15:14 - Jul 15 with 1942 views | A40Bosh |
RIP to your dad and a lovely tribute mate.
My own dad who is 81 could not tell you the name of any player from the last 10yrs but could until recently recount all the players in that 1975 squad of legends.
We are lucky that our dads saw those terrific seasons. |  |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 15:16 - Jul 15 with 1925 views | numptydumpty |
May your old man RIP WestBerks
Great memories for you
Am the same age as yourself and lost both my parents four and five years ago and was fortunate likewise to have great friendships with them both.
It will feel a bit surreal for a while and time may stand still but in time, you will get great comfort from a life well lived for your dad and get great comfort from the connection you had with each other.
RIP Dad
And best of luck to yourself WestBerks during the coming months.. [Post edited 15 Jul 15:22]
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 15:24 - Jul 15 with 1860 views | connell10 |
Lovely write up there mate , I still miss my old Immensely! RIP Mr Reed. [Post edited 15 Jul 15:25]
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 15:26 - Jul 15 with 1850 views | Boston |
Sorry for your loss westberks, always difficult when a parent passes. | |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 15:27 - Jul 15 with 1845 views | dandaqpr |
What a wonderful tribute. RIP your Dad he sounded like true gentleman. | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 15:28 - Jul 15 with 1837 views | Ranger_1969 |
So sorry for your loss Stu. It's 6 years since I lost mine - every time I'm at HQ I feel his presence...I'm sure you will experience that too.
Thinking of you...
Ian | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 15:37 - Jul 15 with 1821 views | wortonr |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 15:28 - Jul 15 by Ranger_1969 |
So sorry for your loss Stu. It's 6 years since I lost mine - every time I'm at HQ I feel his presence...I'm sure you will experience that too.
Thinking of you...
Ian |
A moving tribute. You have been lucky to have such family love. | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 15:46 - Jul 15 with 1777 views | ted_hendrix |
Stuart, I'm so sorry for your loss Mate.
Last time I saw your Dad was the play off final sat next to me and Charlie.
I'm no good at these things really, I'm gutted for you................
RIP |  |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 15:52 - Jul 15 with 1754 views | BWAS |
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Your story is like so many of our stories on this site. We are all one big family. May you feel comforted to know that we are all thinking of you and your family today. May he Rest in Peace. | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 15:55 - Jul 15 with 1749 views | Toast_R |
Sincerest condolences mate,
Sounds like you had a wonderful relationship with your Dad. He maybe gone but he'll forever be with you, |  | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 16:05 - Jul 15 with 1704 views | lightwaterhoop |
Your going to miss your Dad but just remember the many good times you had together.
RIP Martin and condolences to you. | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 16:34 - Jul 15 with 1631 views | dannyblue |
Lovely words. My condolences to you. |  | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 16:45 - Jul 15 with 1596 views | Snipper |
That’s a lovely tribute to your dad, westberksr. Not only did you have a great dad, but he had a great son. He’ll always be with you in spirit at QPR.
May your dad Rest in Eternal Peace. ❤️❤️ |  | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 16:45 - Jul 15 with 1592 views | stowmarketrange |
Condolences to you and the rest of the family,and RIP to your dad.
Being a 1st generation QPR fan,I never had the memory of going to football with my late dad,but you’ll have some great memories of your times at qpr together.
All the best mate. |  | | |
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