RIP Dad Life long Albion fan

gatwickseagull07 · Sep 4, 2013

My Dad Richard Verrall aged 55 was a life long Albion fan, he passed away at his home in Hailsham suddenly on Friday evening, he had suffered a massive unexpected heart attack, he was healthy non-smoker didnt drink much. He was a life long Albion fan and shared my season ticket in the North stand behind the goal. He said on friday that he had a few pains, but like us guys do he just shrugged it off. I just want to urge any one who has any symptoms to get checked out. My Dad was loved by soo many at football & eastbourne speedway his two favourite things. If you knew him & would like to pay your respects the details of the funeral will be in the local paper & you can contact me for anything. I am absolutely gutted by this loss as anyone can imagine, I'm sure people have suffered the same thing in their own families. I just want to let any one know who knew him & urge everyone to check any symptoms. Thank you :bhasign:

hans kraay fan club · Sep 4, 2013

Sad times. Best wishes for the next few weeks.

Gwylan · Sep 4, 2013

Sorry to hear your loss, 21 years ago my dad died suddenly after a heart attack. He too complained of a 'few pains'. Sober reminder to all of us not to shrug it off - your dad was younger than I am, that's a sobering thought. Cherish your happy memories of him and thank him for making you an Albion fan

Biscuit · Sep 4, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear that, my sincere condolences.

Wozza · Sep 4, 2013

Blimey, that's no age. Condolences to you and your family. RIP Richard.

Razzoo · Sep 4, 2013

You'll remember him. He does live on through you. Sorry for your loss.

gatwickseagull07 · Sep 4, 2013

Thank you for your kind words, I know he had sooo much to live for & was looking forward to 2 matches at speedway on Saturday & was looking forward to the Bolton match in a few weeks

somerset · Sep 4, 2013

gatwickseagull07 said:
My Dad Richard Verrall aged 55 was a life long Albion fan, he passed away at his home in Hailsham suddenly on Friday evening, he had suffered a massive unexpected heart attack, he was healthy non-smoker didnt drink much. He was a life long Albion fan and shared my season ticket in the North stand behind the goal. He said on friday that he had a few pains, but like us guys do he just shrugged it off. I just want to urge any one who has any symptoms to get checked out. My Dad was loved by soo many at football & eastbourne speedway his two favourite things. If you knew him & would like to pay your respects the details of the funeral will be in the local paper & you can contact me for anything. I am absolutely gutted by this loss as anyone can imagine, I'm sure people have suffered the same thing in their own families. I just want to let any one know who knew him & urge everyone to check any symptoms. Thank you

Bloody hell mate, you should have said on Saturday, we could have raised a glass or two together whilst we were in the Swan..... deepest sympathies dude, my turn to drive next time.

KZNSeagull · Sep 4, 2013

Very sorry to hear that. RIP. A tough time for you and your family, but try and remember the good times and celebrate his life.

Totally echo your comments - we lost a local teacher last week to a sudden heart attack. Taught my eldest last year and was only 45. Shocking and very difficult to take in. I wish you all the best for the coming weeks and months

Hillian1 · Sep 4, 2013

bennibenj · Sep 4, 2013

Really sad news, sorry for your loss mate.

LamieRobertson · Sep 4, 2013

Sad to hear your news and hope you find comfort from good memories

Bald Gull · Sep 4, 2013

So sorry to hear that. No age at all... thoughts with you and the family.

phoenix · Sep 4, 2013

So sorry to about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

gatwickseagull07 · Sep 4, 2013

I didn't even find out til Sunday morning mate, he was on his own with the dogs from friday nite, until my uncle found him Sunday morning

theboybilly · Sep 4, 2013

RIP Richard, and my sincere condolences to you and your family

Eksman · Sep 4, 2013

I am so sorry to read this and I hope you're ok, I know you won't be but look after yourself. RIP

Stumpy Tim · Sep 4, 2013

No age... Very sad. Wish you the best as you come to terms with it. RIP

Surrey Seagull · Sep 4, 2013

My condolences to you and your family.

My Grandfather was a lifelong Albion fan who in his younger days was often at the Goldstone. As a child, I used to love traveling down to Angmering, taking every newspaper clipping I could find about Brighton games and just chat for ages with him about the Albion. The passion I have for BHA is all down to him. He's been gone for 20 plus years now, I still miss him and our chats.

Taybha · Sep 4, 2013

Sorry for the loss of your dad fella . The name rings a bell though i cant place the face , did your dad go to Patcham Fawcett ?

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