Good night Grandad. UTB

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From the pig end said:
I will wrap this thread up now but I agree with you 100%. I've had condolences come in left right and center but none have been as touching as the ones from all the Blades on here. In a way it felt even more meaningful that I don't know most of you but we all share the same bond. It really makes the club feel like an extended family.
Thankyou from the bottom of my heart. I've never been so proud to be a Blade.
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I know exactly how you feel.

It was earlier on this year when i was at the match, just after half time when i took a phone call from my sister telling me that my mother had passed away. The help and support i got when it happened from the people at the ground, a steward in the South Stand, and the people i was with, meant the absolute world to me, and it is right, that day i did feel like i was part of an extended family.
 



SandyMcBlade said:
My son lost his battle with cancer on Saturday too, another big Blade, last time I saw him smile was when I told him we had beaten Layton Orient 6-0
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It's the hardest thing to lose a son, mine died three years ago. they have their seats in that stand somebody mentioned earlier. UTB
 
RIP and condolences to all who've been bereaved lately.

This time of year seems especially poignant.

I don't really have any family so my wife's family are now my family. Supporting the Blades since I was a child has been the only consistent thing in my life as I reach old age. Like Ken's Grandad attending matches at the Lane and being around fellow Blades is very important and reassuring to me

Condolences to all those who've lost loved ones
 
Oreyt said:
Up at Hutcliffe Wood burying my grandad today too. Another Blade. Already reached the point where there's more funerals than weddings.
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Me too, it must be our age. hopefully there's more births and wedding on your horizon mate.
A promotion or two wouldnt go a miss either.
 
From the pig end said:
I will keep this short as I don't want to come across like I am just after "likes" or attention.
My grandad Ken passed away Saturday morning, quietly, hopefully with no pain, in his sleep. He was the first person who took me to a game, the first person to get me a season ticket and even with all the help from my dad probably the reason I'm a blade today.
He was a lovely old bloke, other than the Germans he liked everyone. Funny, daft, extremely caring and loving and above all else a colossal yoo-ni-tedite -as he would say.
He would have loved the game on Sunday and while I wish he could have seen us get promoted this season I'm sure he saw some fantastic games in his life time.
My favorite memory is when I bugged him to let me run on the pitch, as the fans held Alan Kelly in the air after our penalty shoot out win against Coventry.
United fillied an even bigger hole in his life when my nan died around 15 years ago, although we've probably declined as a team since then having united in his life gave him purpose and something to look forward to every Saturday.
This isn't a sad post although it is still really raw.
Its a pointless thankyou on a forum he wouldnt even understand but it's something I wanted to do.
Night grandad (and like we finished every phone call, text, birthday card and sometimes even conversation)
UP THE BLADES!
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Condolences mate. I lost my granddad last year and it's a real wrench but I find it helps to focus on all the great memories.
 
As a granddad myself now, I feel as though its my duty to pass on things to my granddaughter (first thing is a Utd shirt). She is 4 and just about ready for her first match.
I love hearing people tell me that their granddad says my old man (JH) was a great player. When I was younger, it didn't seem to matter, but it does now I'm in my seventies. Those memories become more important the older you get. RIP to another Blade with loads of memories in his locker.
 
That was a wonderful heartfelt tribute to the man who helped make you the blade you are today. Although we didn't know him I'm sure many of us can associate with the type of man he must have been. I'm sure he was just as proud of you as you were of him and like the growing army up there above will be willing the Blades on this year to finally achieve our goal.
RIP KEN
devoted Grandad and Blade
 
spongebobblade said:
That was a wonderful heartfelt tribute to the man who helped make you the blade you are today. Although we didn't know him I'm sure many of us can associate with the type of man he must have been. I'm sure he was just as proud of you as you were of him and like the growing army up there above will be willing the Blades on this year to finally achieve our goal.
RIP KEN
devoted Grandad and Blade
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Thanks pal, everyone's kind words have helped my family out who aren't even on this forum- let alone me. Salt of the earth these Blades.
 
Oreyt said:
Up at Hutcliffe Wood burying my grandad today too. Another Blade. Already reached the point where there's more funerals than weddings.
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Sorry to hear that.
 
SandyMcBlade said:
My son lost his battle with cancer on Saturday too, another big Blade, last time I saw him smile was when I told him we had beaten Layton Orient 6-0
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So sorry for you. It must be awful. Sincere condolences.
 



Fuckin hell!

Losing a grandad is bad enough, but losing a son, FFS. My lad sits with me and I can't begin to imagine the grief you lads have suffered.Tear jerking thread and we are all Blades on here.

Nothing I can say can remotely compensate so trite as it may be, for all our lost relatives young and old........

COYRAWW and do it for the Blades who can't come down and cheer you on.
 
Such a lovely heartfelt tribute to your Grandad FTPE, fair brought a lump to mi throat & a tear to mi eye. Thoughts & condolences for all other recently-bereaved Blades on this thread too. Bless 'em all xx
 
Condolences PTPE, he will always be in your heart...same as my mum who I lost over a year ago..still hurts like bloody hell, hopefully they will both be smiling today
RIP
 
Condolences, sounded like a great bloke. You were lucky though, I come from a long line of Pigs, my Dad, his Dad and brother all massive pig fans lived and died at Swillsborough, I ploughed a lone furrow as a young Blade and even now am met with steely silences when football is mentioned, so, although his passing is sad, just enjoy and relish the memories you both created.
 
1066blade said:
Condolences, sounded like a great bloke. You were lucky though, I come from a long line of Pigs, my Dad, his Dad and brother all massive pig fans lived and died at Swillsborough, I ploughed a lone furrow as a young Blade and even now am met with steely silences when football is mentioned, so, although his passing is sad, just enjoy and relish the memories you both created.
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fuck em brother
utb and ftp
 
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