| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad 14:00 - Jul 15 with 4676 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 20:39 - Jul 15 with 1119 views | westberksr |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 14:46 - Jul 15 by 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. |
cheers Mark
yep, he was a regular for the Sunday mornings from 9-18 and loved the kids stuff as much as the Rs; with the off pitch craic with the other parents too.
doesn't seem like 40 plus years ago!
hope your well mate | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 20:43 - Jul 15 with 1101 views | westberksr |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 15:46 - Jul 15 by 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 |
cheers Ted
days like that are the ones to cherish; after the FA Cup, League Cup and Cardiff i never thought we'd get to celebrate a final win, but always had Hillsborough to reminisce about...
luckily Bobby and the boys sorted that out for us!
hope you're keeping well mate | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 20:46 - Jul 15 with 1087 views | westberksr |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 17:51 - Jul 15 by Lblock |
Was so sorry to hear this news earlier today Stu and just expressing heartfelt condolences again from myself and B
I know from our conversations it’s been tough these last months but your old fella was a true fighter to the end….. clearly where that gnarly centre back got into you.
Thoughts with you, your Mum, brother and rest of family.
Keep your chin up and your eyes ahead — I’m always about if needed
(PS - thank God you weren’t dragging your Dad along to gigs….. you’d have finished him off years ago!!!)
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thanks Goody
maybe catch up at the weekend
funnily enough he used to love a live show too; maybe not the raves though!
love to you & B | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 20:48 - Jul 15 with 1082 views | westberksr |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 20:28 - Jul 15 by 100percent |
Sorry to hear this Stu.
Loved having you and your dad sitting in front to us in JU Upper, having a mutual moan about the tepid football, lack of legroom and mid table supremacy.
He was a great man, with our acquired taste at heart.
Will see you when once we get back to losing at home....
Condolences from la famiglia Wilkins... X |
thanks Ivor
yep, he loved our little spot in front of you guys. Part of the reason for not moving was he knew i chatted to people around us and didn't want to disrupt that. Also didn't want to take the chance of getting soaked in the Paddocks either!
see you in August | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 20:51 - Jul 15 with 1070 views | westberksr |
I love you guys; we are such a family.
Dad wasn't an internet bloke but as another big softie would, like me, be dropping a tear at all of your kind words.
thank you all | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 21:15 - Jul 15 with 1052 views | londonscottish |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 20:51 - Jul 15 by westberksr |
I love you guys; we are such a family.
Dad wasn't an internet bloke but as another big softie would, like me, be dropping a tear at all of your kind words.
thank you all |
What a fantastic tribute to your dad. RIP. And all the best to you and yours.
Edited to add - and you were obviously a great son to him. Let's not forget that bit.
See you soon. [Post edited 15 Jul 21:25]
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 22:44 - Jul 15 with 979 views | 7374Ranger |
RIP to your dad. Condolences to you and your family. |  | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 23:12 - Jul 15 with 955 views | numptydumpty |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 18:54 - Jul 15 by mart_Goblin |
Sorry numpty . Downvoted. Fat fingers etc. apologies . |
I never check any of that. No probs |  |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 23:14 - Jul 15 with 951 views | danehoop |
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts are with you mate, he sounds like an awesome man. |  |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 23:28 - Jul 15 with 935 views | ngbqpr |
Beautiful words mate. We all have those Rangers moments when we think, "why do we bother?"...this is about as good a reminder as you can get as to why. This really is what it's all about.
He will still be with you at every game, all that history together embedded in your souls.
Sending love and strength to you & yours. |  |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 00:05 - Jul 16 with 915 views | ted_hendrix |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 20:43 - Jul 15 by westberksr |
cheers Ted
days like that are the ones to cherish; after the FA Cup, League Cup and Cardiff i never thought we'd get to celebrate a final win, but always had Hillsborough to reminisce about...
luckily Bobby and the boys sorted that out for us!
hope you're keeping well mate |
We're all doing fine, Dave Is on a different level at work now he's living In stock broker Sevenoaks and Is currently on holiday In Mauritius with Mrs Dave and our two Granddaughters, my other lad sold his place In Lambourne and followed us up to Wantage.
It's a struggle now to get to QPR at my age, my other lad drove us last time but he has his own business to run so It's difficult to get to LR now, not Impossible of course but difficult.
I'm just thinking, everytime I drove to a game with you we lost every game Spuds at home, WBA away, Scunthorpe away.
Once again Stu God bless your old Dad, I'm glad to have met him. |  |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 00:17 - Jul 16 with 900 views | CLAREMAN1995 |
Powerful tribute to an incredible human being it sounds like fair play to you being able to find the words after he moved on .
Hope you and your family can find peace .RIP |  | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 00:53 - Jul 16 with 847 views | johncharles |
R I P your Dad and condolences to you and the family. Though we’ve haven’t met I feel I know you.
Hang on, of course we’ve met. Forty years in the Loft 😆 queuing up for a pee and a cup of tea 😂 |  |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 05:11 - Jul 16 with 802 views | SydneyRs |
Lovely post. I can only hope my kids will think of me as fondly when my time comes! | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 05:41 - Jul 16 with 782 views | larsricchi |
My condolences. Beautiful sentiments you’ve expressed. My dad has been gone six years as of Monday — I treasure the great times we had and strive to make him proud going forward. Continue to cherish your memories. Take care. |  | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 06:20 - Jul 16 with 750 views | Gloucs_R |
Sorry for your loss. Cherish those memories. U Rssss |  |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 07:34 - Jul 16 with 717 views | SW_Ranger |
Condolences for your loss WB and of course family and friends. A true ‘hoops’ story.
Lovely piece about your Dad and all the good times you shared together and as a close family.
RIP Mr Reed | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 07:49 - Jul 16 with 704 views | kingsburyR |
My most sincere condolences berks to you and all of your family.
I'm 50 now and still lucky enough to go to most games with my Dad. Your beautiful tribute will make me cherish my time with Dad all the more.
Rest in eternal peace Martin!
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| (No subject) (n/t) on 07:52 - Jul 16 with 700 views | kingsburyR |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 15:18 - Jul 17 with 504 views | TGRRRSSS |
Sorry to hear this Stuart. So many years since we went undercover with GanjR and your Dad
Rip |  | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 16:33 - Jul 17 with 446 views | HoopinEssex |
Lovely post mate.
Lost my dad 7 years ago this month. Your post resonates. He was my best friend also so I know exactly how you feel.
I never gets easier just stings abit less over time.
God bless you and your family. | | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 17:28 - Jul 17 with 400 views | daveB |
Lovely tribute, he sounds like a great man, condolences to you and the family |  | | |
| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 17:56 - Jul 17 with 373 views | bosh67 |
So sorry for your loss. Send love and hugs to you and yours there x |  |
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| goodbye to another one of us, RIP Dad on 00:00 - Jul 18 with 268 views | hook_hoops |
That was a beautiful tribute to your dad, sounds like he was a lovely man.
RIP | | | |
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