NewBlue Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Never met o4u but he was a massive presence on here, and the blog which he wrote only further emboldened my respect for him. Very sad news. His attitude towards this has been inspirational. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marhar Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 RIP O4U, thoughts with your family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oafc88 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I was thinking the other day I'd not seen him post for a bit and hoped it was due to pre-season than, unfortunately, what it has turned out to be. Echo other sentiments, didnt know him personally but sad to lose another ome of 'us' as well as sad time for his family and friends. Rest in peace mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I didn't know him, either...only through his posts on this forum. My condolences to his family and may he forever rest in peace and smile down upon Boundary Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Certainly an inspiration and brave in the face of the terminal illness before him. Without question one of the top OWTB members. Sad to hear of his passing, condolences to all his family and friends. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 For anybody who never got around to reading it, as I know some people don't visit the non Latics forums. Here's the thread that Dave made when he was diagnosed. It's a sad read, but also demonstrates Dave's positivity and strength that many of the tributes on here mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Thanks for that link. As Oafc 88 said I was also thinking about him last week. Quite obviously an absolute Gentleman even though I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoafc Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Again I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, but enjoyed his balanced posts. RIP O4U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCollinge Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Very sad news. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP O4U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 As above, condolences to his family and friends. Never knew him personally but he was a very engaging poster on here and by all accounts a very good man. RIP O4U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshawlatic Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Thanks for the link and i echo everyones setiments. Thoughts with his friends and family absolutely devastating illnes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 #Respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frizzell54 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 RIP. Condolences to the family. Will be missed on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisRichard Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 My deepest sympathies. I never knew Dave, but he talked sense and I will miss reading his updates and posts. Love and best wishes to the family. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Sad news. Thoughts with his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshawlatic Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 1 hour ago, PlayItLivo said: For anybody who never got around to reading it, as I know some people don't visit the non Latics forums. Here's the thread that Dave made when he was diagnosed. It's a sad read, but also demonstrates Dave's positivity and strength that many of the tributes on here mention. Just read the thread and blog and although as someone has already said it would probably make him cringe, what an absolute inspiration! The bravery and positivity in the face of that bastard of a disease is nothing short of incredible and reading those posts brought a lump to my throat I have no problems putting my hand up and say i would absolutely go to pieces and sadly probably spend my remaining time wallowing in self pity so glad he got to do some amazing things and hes already inspired me wanted to do an American road trip for 20 years but life alway s gets in the way. Well life is too bloody short so planning it as i type. rip and lets all remember, when Forest Green Rovers twat us 5-0 and Kusunga is being his usual little sun beam - theres bigger things out there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Such a sad loss. I had a massive amount of respect for him the way he dealt with his illness with such stoicism. Looking at my little boy as I write this and I cannot bear thinking about leaving him behind at any point of my life. When I think about it that way, I really consider how lucky I am. The sincerest of condolences to Dave's family. Sad, sad news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanGrovesFanClub Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 He was an impressive man and that final blog post was amazing and seriously moving. He has got us thinking more deeply about life, and that doesn't happen very often on OWTB. As many others have said, condolences to his family - it's a very sad loss. RIP sir, you are missed by many. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 What a time to have had to bow out when the club is at an all time low. Like many before have said, I didn’t know him but it felt like I did. His contributions to this board and his fund raising efforts for the football club should never be forgotten. His posts were alway a ‘go to’ for me and his knowledge of the history of our club and its players both past and present were second to none. He was a true blue who watched us throughout some tough times and during the re-election era but I’m so glad that like myself he also witnessed the glory years. Like many others who we’ve lost recently he will be there in spirit. My thoughts go out to his family and all his friends at this sad time. R.I.P O4U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laticsmarra Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I didn't know him,but for sure we have lost one of the sanest and honest posters on here. Deepest condolences to his family and friends RIP O4U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesidg Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Very sad news and an inspirational and brave person RIP to a fellow Latic and condolences to your family i hope that you can watch us from on high a minutes applause during or before a home game would be a good thing to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Like a lot on here didn't know the man and as a fairly new recruit haven't had a great knowledge of his posts but as mentioned previously his stoic approach to the shitty hand he's been dealt was something all of us would strive to emulate. The number of tributes already posted speak volumes for the high esteem he was held in by those who did, and didn't know him. Night and God bless x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartzatart Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Sleep in peace David x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmad09 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 4 hours ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said: Such a sad loss. I had a massive amount of respect for him the way he dealt with his illness with such stoicism. Looking at my little boy as I write this and I cannot bear thinking about leaving him behind at any point of my life. When I think about it that way, I really consider how lucky I am. The sincerest of condolences to Dave's family. Sad, sad news. He held out as long as he could , to look at myself and my brother. He didn't want to leave us, but he left nothing unsaid and with wonderful memories. That's all I could ask for and he gave his all to give it 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmad09 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Once again, thank you for all the messages. They've been making us smile all day. What a guy to have influenced so many people 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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