As many have said b4, my prayer is that either a miraculous healing would come to you or that the medical procedure you need would come quickly. Not to make this about me, but to give you some perspective, I have a pretty stable case of lymphoma, so it's easy to empathize, to the degree that we share some common medical concerns. Blessings on ya, me marrer.
Had a look at Bobs Facebook page - seems like things have gone well to this point. Still a long long way to go. The link is on the previous one page.
Never have really crossed path with Liverbird since joining here. Mostly because I read his posts and agreed. YNWA sir and keep bringing the passion you have on here in life.
Very sorry to hear of your struggle, @liverbird . Sending thoughts and well wishes your way. (Same to you, @StiltonFC. I was unaware.)
Muchas gracias. I'm not in any real trouble yet, as far as I know. I will see my oncologist later this summer.
Hi everyone, I am Bob's (Liverbird's) son Andrew. Please know that he greatly enjoyed speaking with each of you about his love for Liverpool Football club. Thank you for letting him into your lives. You'll never walk alone. Although we are in a moment of deep sadness, the sky is much bluer today. Our loving partner and father, Robert Brown, passed away at 4:20 in the afternoon yesterday, July 9. Our family is planning an opportunity to reflect on Bob’s life this Saturday July 14th at 3 o’clock in the afternoon at Murphy’s Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. This group changes the lives of children by providing them with instruments that they could not otherwise afford. Music makes children smarter, happier, and brings light to the world. Bob asked that we host an Irish wake, to be held on Friday evening. Additional details will be shared in the coming days. https://www.mhopus.org/donate/ Murphy’s Funeral Home: 1102 W Broad St. Falls Church, VA 22046
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve really enjoyed reading Bob’s posts for almost 15 years now. Over that time he has been the strongest and most consistent voice on this board. After every match I would always look forward to hearing Bob’s take on the game. Although I never met him, Bob came across as a great guy. He was smart, knowledgeable, and a great Red. This place won’t be the same without him. Rest In Peace Bob. You’ll Never Walk Alone.
Condolences to you and your family Andrew...I never met your father face-to-face, but I had a lot of respect for his input on this board...He will be missed. May God grant you and your family peace. YNWA
YNWA. Heaven 's all in Red tonight. May you find consolation in the love and respect Bob is held in by all on this board.
Dammit - he was feeling so optimistic a few weeks ago! My dad passed away from this exact same disease - so I doubly feel your pain....having met Bob in person I can say with sincerity that he was a great person. He didn't know me - but said come and watch a game with us and then proceeded to introduce me to all his friends and talked with me the whole game. I'm really and truly saddened to hear about this. I will keep you and the family in my thoughts and prayers - please let us know (the local DC crew) if there is anything we can help with. Rest in Peace and YNWA!
@Cockspur Andrew, please accept our condolences. Your father was one of the few I've met on this board and he was certainly worthy of respect and admiration. He will be missed by all here not just because he supported our beloved Liverpool, but because he was a stand up individual. You'll Never Walk Alone.
Too infrequently we run across a person who is immediately likeable without being either too chummy or slick. Bob was that kind of guy, and though I didn't have the good fortune of meeting him in person, I feel blessed at having had the chance to rub shoulders or cross swords on Big Soccer for many years. I'm pretty self-centered (big shock, right) so when I saw that Bob had 50 times the amount of rep points that I have received, I was jealous, but those 41,910 points are testimony to the sort of person we have lost. Men like Bob are irreplaceable. My condolences to the family and -- in a way -- to all of us who have shared his life to the degree that BS allows us. YNWA
Andrew, thanks for sharing this sad news. Bob and I never met but discovered on this board our families hailed from the same town in Ireland, Ballyhaunis, County Mayo. A nice bond. We've lost a great Red but are so fortunate to have had him with us. May you see God's light on the path ahead When the road you walk is dark. May you always hear, Even in your hour of sorrow, The gentle singing of the lark. When times are hard may hardness Never turn your heart to stone, May you always remember when the shadows fall— You do not walk alone.
Thank you for sharing Andrew. Its a mark of the man that he will be remembered by so many people he didn't even meet in real life. Thoughts are with you and your family.