| My dad 22:25 - Apr 8 with 8822 views | bosh67 |
My dad, Paul passed away this morning at Watford General Hospital from cancer and Coved19. I hadn't been able to see him for 3 weeks because the hospital couldn't allow visitors, which I totally understand. He managed to hold on long enough to wish me happy birthday on the phone yesterday, for which I will always be truly grateful.
My dad took me to my first QPR game when I was 5 and we sat side by side at QPR through the bad times, the even worse times, the just plain awful times and the occasional amazing and 'why we all love QPR' times. 46 years we sat together with my dad asking me why certain substitutions had been made and others not, and why the manager had no idea what he was doing. But we loved it and it was so lovely to be with my dad sharing that. Even over the last year when my dad wasn't so feeling so good we would talk after every game and talk every day about what was going on at the club. He really loved Rangers and win lose or draw we just loved being there watching the game with all the great people we got to know around us. I have missed it and will miss it a lot.
The doctors, nurses, surgeons and everyone who looked after my dad are putting their lives on the line for us and I just wanted to recognise, having seen it all first hand, what an amazing group of people they are. Coved19 is really evil. Really evil. I've been stuck in 2 A&E lock downs and it really is a plague.
I will miss being at games with my dad but I have been lucky to spend so much of my life with him at our wonderful club.
Please stay safe out there everyone. |  |
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| My dad on 02:42 - Apr 9 with 1360 views | bob566 |
Beautifully written bosh. Don't know you but my thoughts are with you. Amen to your dad |  | | |
| My dad on 04:24 - Apr 9 with 1342 views | Miss_Terraces |
So sorry to hear of your loss, as you say this thing is evil. I hope the wonderful times are a comfort to you
RIP Paul | |
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| My dad on 04:50 - Apr 9 with 1331 views | Kiwi76 |
Really sad news Bosh - clearly some lovely memories to savour.
Best wishes from downunder |  | | |
| My dad on 07:36 - Apr 9 with 1264 views | qprxtc |
God bless your Dad. And you and your family Bosh. Lovely tribute to him.
Love. |  | | |
| My dad on 07:49 - Apr 9 with 1252 views | easthertsr |
Everyone who has lost a loved one will know what you and your family are feeling right now. The pain is just awful, what helped me through was all that huge bank of memories I had ,especially the ones where we spent time together and the ones that made me laugh. Thinking of you Bosh. | | | |
| My dad on 07:52 - Apr 9 with 1248 views | flynnbo |
Please accept my sincerest condolences, Bosh. Cherish those memories which will help you through hard times. [Post edited 9 Apr 2020 7:54]
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| My dad on 08:09 - Apr 9 with 1232 views | BrianMcCarthy |
Lovely tribute, Bosh. You were very lucky to have your Dad as such a good friend and he was clearly very lucky to have you as a friend and son.
My thoughts are with you, a chara, my love to your family.
RIP.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal. |  |
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| My dad on 08:29 - Apr 9 with 1217 views | Woog |
Very sorry about your sad loss, Bosh. Heartfelt and eloquent tribute. RIP your dad. | | | |
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| My dad on 08:30 - Apr 9 with 1214 views | WokingR |
It's stories like this that put everything into perspective
Thinking of you mate. |  | | |
| My dad on 08:39 - Apr 9 with 1199 views | BlackCrowe |
Very sorry for you loss Bosh. The best of wishes to you and your family. |  |
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| My dad on 08:53 - Apr 9 with 1172 views | BostonR |
My condolences. Your Dad will always be with you. |  | | |
| My dad on 08:54 - Apr 9 with 1172 views | qprd |
I’m so sorry. My condolences to you and your family
RIP Paul | | | |
| My dad on 09:05 - Apr 9 with 1161 views | Phildo |
So sorry to read this Bosh - may he rest in peace |  | | |
| My dad on 09:10 - Apr 9 with 1152 views | enfieldargh |
So sorry to hear you sad news.Going to qpr with your dad is one of the greatest bonds that can be had.
I also spent years sitting with my dad in SAR, we had season tickets together for years.
THe discussions we had about various players being good or bad was always interrupted by a goal celebration. I didnt like Tony Sealy, not sure why I really picked on him until he popped one in and my dad looked at me and smiled. Will never forget that
Now both my boys are regulars at LR and I'm moving up the age ladder!
Keep strong Bosh, my thoughts are with you |  |
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| My dad on 09:36 - Apr 9 with 1128 views | stevec |
| My dad on 09:10 - Apr 9 by enfieldargh |
So sorry to hear you sad news.Going to qpr with your dad is one of the greatest bonds that can be had.
I also spent years sitting with my dad in SAR, we had season tickets together for years.
THe discussions we had about various players being good or bad was always interrupted by a goal celebration. I didnt like Tony Sealy, not sure why I really picked on him until he popped one in and my dad looked at me and smiled. Will never forget that
Now both my boys are regulars at LR and I'm moving up the age ladder!
Keep strong Bosh, my thoughts are with you |
This.
So sorry to hear of your loss, a lovely tribute you paid to your relationship with him.
Always remember my dads vocal support of Micky Leach, and he was proved right! QPR was the hardest thing to do in the immediate years after dads early departure. Keep the faith it gets better. |  | | |
| My dad on 09:49 - Apr 9 with 1112 views | dannyblue |
I hope your dad has found some peace. Fantastic he was able to hold on and wish you happy birthday. |  | | |
| My dad on 09:59 - Apr 9 with 1099 views | enfieldargh |
| My dad on 09:36 - Apr 9 by stevec |
This.
So sorry to hear of your loss, a lovely tribute you paid to your relationship with him.
Always remember my dads vocal support of Micky Leach, and he was proved right! QPR was the hardest thing to do in the immediate years after dads early departure. Keep the faith it gets better. |
yes I remember him being called Donkey Leach.
Never understood it.
QPR lives on even though we all melt away.
QPR not just a football club, it shapes many peoples lives | |
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| My dad on 10:00 - Apr 9 with 1099 views | EastLondonR |
Really sorry for your loss Bosh. RIP Paul | | | |
| My dad on 10:02 - Apr 9 with 1096 views | welwynranger |
| My dad on 09:10 - Apr 9 by enfieldargh |
So sorry to hear you sad news.Going to qpr with your dad is one of the greatest bonds that can be had.
I also spent years sitting with my dad in SAR, we had season tickets together for years.
THe discussions we had about various players being good or bad was always interrupted by a goal celebration. I didnt like Tony Sealy, not sure why I really picked on him until he popped one in and my dad looked at me and smiled. Will never forget that
Now both my boys are regulars at LR and I'm moving up the age ladder!
Keep strong Bosh, my thoughts are with you |
This also .My sons both came to HQ at 4 years old both now in their 40s. Season ticket holders with me.
Sorry for your loss. | | | |
| My dad on 10:03 - Apr 9 with 1095 views | hoopsmark |
Such sad news....condolences to you all Bosh... | | | |
| My dad on 10:16 - Apr 9 with 1076 views | Konk |
Really sorry to hear that, mate. From your postings over the years, it’s clear how much you loved his company. Glad you got to speak with him on your birthday. RIP. |  |
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| My dad on 10:18 - Apr 9 with 1063 views | Juzzie |
So sorry to hear this Bosh. May he lovingly Rest In Peace. |  | | |
| My dad on 10:20 - Apr 9 with 1061 views | Noelmc |
Beautiful tribute Bosh.
Sounds like you have some fantastic memories of your Dad. Even 20 years after his death I still think of my Dad when I go to see QPR as we had some great shared times there too.
Condolences to you and all your family.
RIP Paul. |  | | |
| My dad on 10:24 - Apr 9 with 1051 views | Paddyhoops |
So sorry to hear about your dad, Bosh.
Heartfelt sympathies from a fellow hoop and watford resident of 19 years.
May he rest in peace!ðŸ™ðŸ™ | | | |
| My dad on 10:31 - Apr 9 with 1031 views | DWQPR |
Bosh my condolences and may your Dad Rest In Peace. I was lucky enough to be at my Dad’s side when he passed, but he was out of it totally for the last few days, you have the solace that you were able to speak with him on your birthday and that will encourage and support you in the coming days, weeks, months and years. His seat at HQ will always be his, maybe lent to other supporters but that is his seat. I often wonder what my own Dad would think of the current crop of stars that this team has produced this year. He loved Marsh, he loved Bowles, he really rated Stainrod, enjoyed Byrne, maybe not so much Wegerle, thoroughly enjoyed Taarabt and I’m sure he would have loved Eze and would be looking forward to the development of Chair. In fact I’m sure he is up there now having enjoyed the season to date. There is a big collection of QPR supporters beyond those pearly gates and I’m sure your Dad has been most welcomed into the throng.
God bless you all. | |
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