Thank you so, so much everyone.

[GreasyChipBeattie]

I couldn't just add this to my earlier thread because I didn't want anyone to miss knowing how incredibly grateful I am for everyone's encouragement today.
I wrote the original post with tears streaming down my cheeks, then decided to take the dogs out for a long walk to have a bit of time to myself and out of nowhere came another sobbing session. When I got back, I signed in and was overwhelmed by the amount of loving kindness shown. The tears started again, but this time because of the amount of support and encouragement I felt from people I've never even met.
I'm feeling tons better tonight and want to say again how grateful I am that you all gave me a huge lift when I needed it the most.
I know there'll be plenty more tears yet, but for now I feel a warm glow of peace knowing that this world is full of kind-hearted fellow Blades and that feels really special tonight.
As the thread says, thank you all so much.
Now, onto the business of winning that trophy.....

COME ON YOU RED AND WHITE WIZAAAAARDS!!!

 

[Buxtonblade]

UTB

 

[HighfieldBlade]

God bless you.
UTB

 

[northsomersetblade]

I said all the best earlier, I should have said all the best mate.

All the best mate

 

[Isar]

All I can do is wish you well, wish I could do more. UTB

 

[Groucho Blade]

All the best GCB

UTB

 

[JJBlade]

That's Blades for you mate

We all bitch and squabble occasionally just like any other family

But when needed we all close in together

Remember all the good things about your Dad and I wish you well in coming to terms with it all

 

[Blade58]

Sorry GCB. Only just read your last thread

RIP to your dad

When the day comes we are officially promoted, I'm sure there'll be some on here that reflect and will spare a thought for your dad

All the best to you, your family and close friends

 

[boo radley]

GreasyChipBeattie.
Missed your original yesterday so have caught up via this today.
You know we're a special bunch and your Dad was. He's the reason you are part of our extended family. You deserve to be happy again. For whatever reason he was taken from you at this time who knows? There is no good time but it may be that in some way the sadness should be tempered by the love of what you shared together and although the next month will be filled with tears and the thoughts of " I wanted to share this with him", just imagine him saying " it's alright Son, go and enjoy it". Because I'm sure he would.
Best wishes and good luck and to future happiness to you and your family from one Blades family to another.

 

[Trickymicky]

So sorry for your loss, god bless

 

[Ecco1889]

Not often anything moves me to tears...

 

[Tunstall Fred]

Missed your original post GCB,I went through the same thing 3 years back,everyday I find time to have a little chat about United or family with Dad,it helps me cope without him

You take care,even though I only know the online version of you,I'm certain your Dad is proud as punch of his lad,and is telling all his mates new and old up there,all about his lad

 

[Pollingtonblade]

Condolences mate.

 

[shorehamview]

We are Blades. At the end of the day we all are part of one big family, and as such we stand together.

 

[OnmiEdson]

I couldn't just add this to my earlier thread because I didn't want anyone to miss knowing how incredibly grateful I am for everyone's encouragement today.
I wrote the original post with tears streaming down my cheeks, then decided to take the dogs out for a long walk to have a bit of time to myself and out of nowhere came another sobbing session. When I got back, I signed in and was overwhelmed by the amount of loving kindness shown. The tears started again, but this time because of the amount of support and encouragement I felt from people I've never even met.
I'm feeling tons better tonight and want to say again how grateful I am that you all gave me a huge lift when I needed it the most.
I know there'll be plenty more tears yet, but for now I feel a warm glow of peace knowing that this world is full of kind-hearted fellow Blades and that feels really special tonight.
As the thread says, thank you all so much.
Now, onto the business of winning that trophy.....

COME ON YOU RED AND WHITE WIZAAAAARDS!!!

God Bless Fella......
Thanks for having the courage to share your situation.......,
I'm on the other end of the spectrum......
My daughter who went with me and her sister from when they were about 4 suddenly died about a year ago aged 18......
I sit on the South Stand just about straight opposite where we used to sit on John Street
I look at those seats every game and choke..
Still that's what happens when you care

 

[Muttley]

Wishing you all the best GCB.

UTB

 

[silverfox]

God Bless Fella......
Thanks for having the courage to share your situation.......,
I'm on the other end of the spectrum......
My daughter who went with me and her sister from when they were about 4 suddenly died about a year ago aged 18......
I sit on the South Stand just about straight opposite where we used to sit on John Street
I look at those seats every game and choke..
Still that's what happens when you care

I'll not pretend I understand your grief...or anyones but we stand by your side and are with you.

United!

 

[S1268blade]

I didn't see your post yesterday, but reading this one I have tears running down my face. Thinking of you at this sad time.....xx ⚔

 

[lingsbord]

All the best GCB

I didn't have the best relationship with my Dad and wasted far too much of my life trying to please him without success.

When you're in your darkest moments try to remember that at least you did have that relationship, that bond, and yes of course his passing will cause you a lot of grief for some time to come, but the upside is the feelings you'll have for the rest of your life when the grief has passed to be replaced by the warm glow that his memory, and your memories of your time with him, bring to you each time you think of him.

Fuckinell I should be writing greetings cards!

Seriously, sincere condolences for your loss mate, and congratulations on having had something so special with your Dad.

All the very best GCB, Up The Blades!

 

[GreasyChipBeattie]

God Bless Fella......
Thanks for having the courage to share your situation.......,
I'm on the other end of the spectrum......
My daughter who went with me and her sister from when they were about 4 suddenly died about a year ago aged 18......
I sit on the South Stand just about straight opposite where we used to sit on John Street
I look at those seats every game and choke..
Still that's what happens when you care

Oh my life. That's a shocker mate.
It's bad enough losing a parent, but I cannot begin to think what you have been/are going through.
I've been staggered by the responses on here from people I've never met, but you deserve all that and more.
God bless you too friend.

 

[GreasyChipBeattie]

All the best GCB

I didn't have the best relationship with my Dad and wasted far too much of my life trying to please him without success.

When you're in your darkest moments try to remember that at least you did have that relationship, that bond, and yes of course his passing will cause you a lot of grief for some time to come, but the upside is the feelings you'll have for the rest of your life when the grief has passed to be replaced by the warm glow that his memory, and your memories of your time with him, bring to you each time you think of him.

Fuckinell I should be writing greetings cards!

Seriously, sincere condolences for your loss mate, and congratulations on having had something so special with your Dad.

All the very best GCB, Up The Blades!

It's too easy to forget that some people, like your good self, have it hard as a kid and experienced the hurt that can cause.
By the looks though, you've turned into a decent bloke and I admire you greatly for not allowing previous hurts to skew your kind heart.
Thanks mate. Oh, and good luck with the writing career!! It made me laugh that did!!

 

[Stafford Blade]

All the best to you. I'm sure when that trophy gets handed over there will be loads of us thinking about people who are no longer here.

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

God Bless Fella......
Thanks for having the courage to share your situation.......,
I'm on the other end of the spectrum......
My daughter who went with me and her sister from when they were about 4 suddenly died about a year ago aged 18......
I sit on the South Stand just about straight opposite where we used to sit on John Street
I look at those seats every game and choke..
Still that's what happens when you care

Can't begin to imagine what you are experiencing. Stay strong, stay together and in time I really hope the memories become more happy than painful.

 

[Deleted member 875]

Sorry to hear about your loss GCB, I've only just seen it and my thoughts are with you and your family, and I hope you can take a great deal of strength from the support and best wishes from people on here.

Your post stirs up a lot of emotion for me. A year ago today I attended the Walsall match, we was 2-0 up at half time. At half time life was good, and then 10 minutes in to the second half I took the phone call that told me my mother had passed away, after fighting cancer.

Much like you I wrote a late night post on here, I was tearful when I did it, unsure if I should post and what to write, but I did it anyway, and I took a great of strength from the great support and good wishes I got from people on this board, many of them total strangers, and I only hope that you can take the same strength as I did.

 

[Rusty view]

Thoughts with you pal. Utb. No doubt you'll cry a bit more it's only natural. But I'm sure he'd say "stop crying over me and enjoy this moment" (when it's confirmed).

Grief is horrible and it hits you when you least expect it. The silliest thinfs wil act as reminders. Stay strong.

 

[Bladepicker]

GreasyChipBeattie funny thing a football forum and the Blades family. Never knowingly met you and wouldn't know you from Adam - but your post about your old man was both the most heart wrenchingly sad but warming and lovingly written thing I had read on this forum and, when Billy lifted that trophy, as well as enjoying the moment I actually thought of you and your post.

Your old man was spot on correct and they've done him proud. Up the Blades family.

 

[ForgeBlade]

GreasyChipBeattie we're a family, all of us, and we care about each other. Your original post made me well up...I hope your old man was looking down with pride today, alongside all the other Blades that are no longer with us. I hope you're doing well, and I hope you enjoyed it today. UTB.

 

[GreasyChipBeattie]

GreasyChipBeattie funny thing a football forum and the Blades family. Never knowingly met you and wouldn't know you from Adam - but your post about your old man was both the most heart wrenchingly sad but warming and lovingly written thing I had read on this forum and, when Billy lifted that trophy, as well as enjoying the moment I actually thought of you and your post.

Your old man was spot on correct and they've done him proud. Up the Blades family.

GreasyChipBeattie we're a family, all of us, and we care about each other. Your original post made me well up...I hope your old man was looking down with pride today, alongside all the other Blades that are no longer with us. I hope you're doing well, and I hope you enjoyed it today. UTB.

Cheers my friends.
Apart from the first game after he died, yesterday was the toughest.
He would have loved seeing the players receiving the accolades of the crowd (after he'd forgiven them for what would inevitably have been a grump at allowing Chessie to score twice and making it difficult for ourselves! (he could be a miserable old bugger at times!!)
I thought hijacking the trophy presentation time would be the ideal opportunity to let go of the tears, but no other f****r around me was, so I kept swallowing hard (insert innuendoes here! ................) and waited until I got back in the car!
Shit, I still miss him so much, but it's getting easier and the pain less frequent, although mum (who had a stroke last year but survived, albeit with some pretty serious damage done) is struggling to come to terms with it as he was her carer.
It's the daft stuff that takes some doing, as anyone else who's been through this will appreciate. Like knowing he bought a ticket for the Millwall game but because he didn't make it, it's still in the house somewhere....I'll probably keep it, but daren't even look for it yet
Anyway, enough of the dreary stuff, yesterday was a fantastic day in what had become a list of fantastic days and I'm really looking forward to seeing what Messrs Wilder and Knill can achieve next season.
And to echo FB's comment, here's to ALL Blades who are no longer with us. You are still as much a part of our mighty family as those of us still here fighting the good fight!

Come on you red and white champiooooooonnnnnns!!