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A tribute to my dad

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I would like to dedicate the raiders victory tonight to my father who passed away after a brave battle with cancer, 2 hours from kickoff time. He was 62 years young. He was a massive bulldogs fanatic, and i am a massive raiders fanatic. We had lots of great times watching these games over the years and everytime the raiders lost he was there to cheer me up, and believe me the raiders have made me need a lot of cheering up since i started supporting them in 94. My best memory was about 18 years ago at the olympic stadium where we won 32-0. We had planned to go to this game even before dad became sick and we both would have loved this game.
Rest in peace big fella and well see each other soon :hi
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Sorry for your loss, Lucky :(
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Nice story Lucky and sorry to hear, that's far too young.
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May he R.I.P mate sorry for your loss


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Lucky wrote: July 7, 2018, 9:36 pm I would like to dedicate the raiders victory tonight to my father who passed away after a brave battle with cancer, 2 hours from kickoff time. He was 62 years young. He was a massive bulldogs fanatic, and i am a massive raiders fanatic. We had lots of great times watching these games over the years and everytime the raiders lost he was there to cheer me up, and believe me the raiders have made me need a lot of cheering up since i started supporting them in 94. My best memory was about 18 years ago at the olympic stadium where we won 32-0. We had planned to go to this game even before dad became sick and we both would have loved this game.
Rest in peace big fella and well see each other soon :hi
Glad the Raiders could bring you some joy (although they left it late and made it ugly), cancer is a bitch and sorry for your loss :(
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Thanks for the well wishes guys, means a lot to me.
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Sorry to hear that Lucky :(
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Nice post mate. Condolences for your loss.
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Sorry to hear that Lucky

Condolences to you and your family. Hope the game gave you a smile in a tough time.
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Amazing post lucky.

You are brave.

You also have an enormous extended family here, I don’t post much, but I will for this

You are loved, you are not alone.
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I lost my grandmother today. Died at 6am at 92 years of age. I'd be lying if I said she cared about the footy, probably doesn't even know who the raiders are... I've felt empty all day and with 10 to go I was tempted to do something I never do and turn off the game. Needless to say I'm thankful I didn't.

Condolences to you lucky and thank you for sharing your story.
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nacho wrote: July 7, 2018, 10:01 pm Amazing post lucky.

You are brave.

You also have an enormous extended family here, I don’t post much, but I will for this

You are loved, you are not alone.
Thankyou, makes me feel good knowing i have support here :)
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Condolences, I've been through the same thing recently as well

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So sorry, mate :(
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Take care Lucky and Frog. Condolences to you both.
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FROG wrote: July 7, 2018, 10:03 pm I lost my grandmother today. Died at 6am at 92 years of age. I'd be lying if I said she cared about the footy, probably doesn't even know who the raiders are... I've felt empty all day and with 10 to go I was tempted to do something I never do and turn off the game. Needless to say I'm thankful I didn't.

Condolences to you lucky and thank you for sharing your story.

Sorry for your loss as well. We will get through this together. 92 is a good innings. I hope I can make it to that age as well :)
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May he watch the Raiders come on top of the Bulldogs in all future endeavors from above. Condolences my friend.
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FROG wrote:I lost my grandmother today. Died at 6am at 92 years of age. I'd be lying if I said she cared about the footy, probably doesn't even know who the raiders are... I've felt empty all day and with 10 to go I was tempted to do something I never do and turn off the game. Needless to say I'm thankful I didn't.

Condolences to you lucky and thank you for sharing your story.
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Sorry to hear mate, I lost my mum to Cancer as well, she wasn't a League fan but a massive Raiders fan because she knew when they won her boys were happy. Maybe they can be up there having the flip side to the discussion we are having. All the best.
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Condolences fellas and thanks for sharing. Perspective is a wonderful thing on a footy forum sometimes. Take care.
We continue to **** about with blokes that are part of some fraternity. It's infuriating.
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cholztrad wrote: July 7, 2018, 10:19 pm Sorry to hear mate, I lost my mum to Cancer as well, she wasn't a League fan but a massive Raiders fan because she knew when they won her boys were happy. Maybe they can be up there having the flip side to the discussion we are having. All the best.
Sorry to hear. My feelings are the same, all my parents want to do is see me happy.... the raiders did that for me tonight.
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Sorry to hear of your losses Lucky and Frog. Never a fun time - make sure you both look after yourself and remember the good times
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Nice stories.... thank you for sharing.

May they both rest in peace.
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Sorry for your loss.
I lost my Dad a few year back and it’s tough. Enjoy those great memories Rugby League or not. Image


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sincerest condolences from mine to yours lucky, footy is just a game.

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Sorry for your loss mate.
Condolences to the family.
That win was for him


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Condolences to you both.
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So sorry to hear guys.
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I wish you and your family well for the future, because for now its going to suck. Cancer isnt much fun. My condolences.
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Lost my mum to cancer last year. She was 59.

My grandfather was my father figure and died at 63.

I understand your pain. My heartfelt sympathies for you Lucky. Please PM me if you need someone ok.

Be strong, brother.

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FROG, my thoughts are with you also mate.

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The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.

If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
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Sorry to hear Lucky and Frog. Condolences to you both.
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And from me as well..

To you both.
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Condolences for you both, look after yourself and your family in these difficult times.

My wife and I lost an Aunty last year to cancer, she was 56. Once again, look after yourself and those closest to you.


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