[Albion] Applause on the 49th minute for Pete Griffin

[Bozza]

From Pete's friends and family:

Tonight at the Amex, we’ll be remembering Pete Griffin — a devoted Albion fan who sadly passed away, far too young, on 8th May.​

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Pete was Albion through and through: a lifelong supporter, REMF goalkeeper for a decade and instantly recognisable with his scarf and badges. He followed the Albion everywhere and brought nothing but warmth, wit and heart to all those he met.​

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We are asking all Albion fans at the game tonight to join us in a minute’s applause on the 49th minute, marking Pete's age when he tragically left us, let’s send Pete off flying high with the Seagulls.​

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Thank you.​

 

[Bozza]

I posted the same to NSC's facebook page, and one of the replies is lovely:

Such sad news! My daughter met Pete for the first time about a year ago and was totally obsessed with his scarf (got a photo with it). A few weeks later, Pete came into the North Stand with a gift for her—her very own scarf and first set of badges. This started her own collection, which she's still adding to (got a picture of her outside the terrace with it!). This really shows Pete's kind nature and love for the club and fellow supporters. He will be missed!​

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The lady also shared a picture of her daughter with her scarf complete with growing badge collection.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

A bouquet of flowers from Pete's family will be placed on Pete's seat in the north stand this evening

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I posted the same to NSC's facebook page, and one of the replies is lovely:

Such sad news! My daughter met Pete for the first time about a year ago and was totally obsessed with his scarf (got a photo with it). A few weeks later, Pete came into the North Stand with a gift for her—her very own scarf and first set of badges. This started her own collection, which she's still adding to (got a picture of her outside the terrace with it!). This really shows Pete's kind nature and love for the club and fellow supporters. He will be missed!​

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The lady also shared a picture of her daughter with her scarf complete with growing badge collection.

What a lovely legacy to leave. His spirit lives on.

 

[amexer]

From Pete's friends and family:

Tonight at the Amex, we’ll be remembering Pete Griffin — a devoted Albion fan who sadly passed away, far too young, on 8th May.​

​

Pete was Albion through and through: a lifelong supporter, REMF goalkeeper for a decade and instantly recognisable with his scarf and badges. He followed the Albion everywhere and brought nothing but warmth, wit and heart to all those he met.​

​

We are asking all Albion fans at the game tonight to join us in a minute’s applause on the 49th minute, marking Pete's age when he tragically left us, let’s send Pete off flying high with the Seagulls.​

​

Thank you.​

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What a scarf That is a one off. Hopefully it can be retained .. Maybe in the new display in museum

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Pete's Bouquet is in place

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Pete's Bouquet is in place

RIP Pete