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| smutty | Post subject: Re: Georgethepodge RIP
 Posted: 08:27 on 9th Jan 2012 |
Joined: 09:42 on 9th Jan 2012 Posts: 2 |
Very sad news indeed. He certainly packed several lifetime adventures into one lifetime. Last saw George when he stayed with us during 2010 world cup, his few days here were as eventful as ever. Condolences to the family. RIP GEORGE. Zephney & paul. |
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| Maidenover | Post subject: Re: Georgethepodge RIP
Posted: 10:05 on 9th Jan 2012 |
Joined: 09:13 on 23rd Apr 2008 Posts: 2803 |
click on the link in the first posting and pull down to the photo of a 'fan' with Swann and Cook www.barmyarmy.com/forum_new/index.php?v ... =21&t=6176 (just seen that HueyLad put this on twitter last night) |
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| blueandy1mac | Post subject: Re: Georgethepodge RIP
Posted: 11:48 on 9th Jan 2012 |
Joined: 11:30 on 14th Jul 2008 Posts: 1800 Location: Preston UK |
Truly truly shocked to hear this terrible news. Its almost impossible to perceive anyone being so down that the choice to take your life is the only one feasible to them, particularly when that person has the persona that George had. Mental health is an issue which has been in the news of late, hopefully that exposure will help others to gain the help and understanding they need so that we never have to grieve a loss such as this again. Like many others I benefitted from George's generosity and the fact that we have met him for the last time simply means that tours will never quite be the same again. My thoughts are with Yvonne and the family, who it is to be hoped will gain some small consolation from the heartfelt messages of consolation on this forum and no doubt all the social media. Lastly thanks to Damo Sicknote for taking the time to call and let me know personally. RIP George. |
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| first timer | Post subject: Re: Georgethepodge RIP
Posted: 12:09 on 9th Jan 2012 |
Joined: 15:25 on 1st Jul 2008 Posts: 150 Location: Swindon |
Will always remember him getting my lad into the box at Newlands on the 4th day the last time we were in SA. It is to this day, our most enjoyable day Chris and I have had at an England match. Crouchy and Ex-Pat Andy were also there that day, and we had the best seat in cricket overlooking one of the best views in the world. The company, the cricket and one or two snifters were unforgetable. RIP George. |
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| Waltonblue76 | Post subject: Re: Georgethepodge RIP
Posted: 12:14 on 9th Jan 2012 |
Joined: 12:10 on 9th Jan 2012 Posts: 1 |
Very very sad news. As mentioned in the many messages above he was always there to take care of people on tours. I was lucky to meet him in South Africa on my first tour and he helped me settle into the tour routine. But I will always remember in Mumbai where I felt pretty dodge and he had just arrived from UK and brought with him cheese slices and bread and made me sandwiches in the hotel bar at lunch to try and make my stomach better!!! A top man who will be sorely missed. RIP George. |
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| barneybear | Post subject: Re: Georgethepodge RIP
Posted: 13:14 on 9th Jan 2012 |
Joined: 11:26 on 9th Nov 2008 Posts: 154 |
Have just seen this now, and actually feel physically sick. Only met George in Bangladesh, a top man, larger than life, and was looking forward to seeing him in Sri Lanka. RIP |
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| GRP | Post subject: Re: Georgethepodge RIP
Posted: 13:27 on 9th Jan 2012 |
Joined: 09:40 on 6th Apr 2011 Posts: 30 |
I never met the fella but recognise him from the pictures and video, Seemed a top tourist and all round decent man. RIP |
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| TC1 | Post subject: Re: Georgethepodge RIP
Posted: 14:34 on 9th Jan 2012 |
Joined: 16:04 on 2nd Sep 2011 Posts: 44 |
www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/shock ... _1_4118892 |
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| DavidC | Post subject: Re: Georgethepodge RIP
Posted: 15:03 on 9th Jan 2012 |
Joined: 21:08 on 9th Feb 2011 Posts: 78 |
Theres nothing I can add to what has already been said. Met George on a number of cricket and football trips and he was always a colourful, larger than life character who would lend anyone a hand. Sad circumstances but I guess still waters run deep. Thoughts to his family and many friends who knew him better than I did. |
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| SAFC Army | Post subject: Re: Georgethepodge RIP
Posted: 15:13 on 9th Jan 2012 |
Joined: 15:09 on 9th Jan 2012 Posts: 1 |
I have just registered on the forum as I knew there would be a thread here. It seems amazing how he had enough time to help all the people out that he did. There is another thread here that some of you may be interested in reading. www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=661616 RIP George |
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