I too am very sad to hear this bad news. Dave was a stalwart of the list when I first joined and he was more than just one of the names, he took the trouble to post and not only that, made it interesting. RIP Dave mate
> On 25 Jun 2020, at 19:44, Gav Burnage via Leedslist <[email protected]> > wrote: > > I can't find the words to say what this horrible news is doing to me right > now, but maybe the tears say enough about this man whose generous > friendship came my way simply because of Leeds United and this > extraordinary email list. > > He was funny and irreverent, much more clever than he liked to admit, and > kind and big hearted with it. Saying he was sociable is a bit of an > understatement; he got on with just about everyone at just about any time. > > Saying "husband and father" doesn't come close either: he absolutely adored > Kate, and being married to her, and he absolutely loved Bradley and Sidney, > and being a full-on dad to them too (he usually preferred being called > David, but the email sign off proudly changed to Dadiv and Double > Dadiv after the boys arrived.) I am praying so hard for the three of you. > > Dull match days (and good match days) on Row O in the top left of the kop > were all the better for having David around, singing shouting swearing and > chatting. He thoughtfully bought me a hip flask so we could all take turns > in matchday refuelling duties, and the best matchdays also involved the > Pudsey Special bus, a takeaway form the Bismillah, and some family time in > front of the telly (and the cats). > > You didn't care much for religion, David; but then (and how I wish you'd > understood) I don't either. > > May you rest in peace – and rise in glory > > Love, > Gav > _______________________________________________ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > To unsubscribe, email [email protected] > > Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/leedslist/ > > RIP Norman MOT _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/leedslist/ RIP Norman MOT
