Palace fan in peace re Brighton marathon fatality

[Mr Putdown]

As a long term Palace inhabitant of NSC I just want to say thank you for your kind words.

Certain events render our rivalry totally irrelivant, and this is one of them.

 

[Gafones]

RIP Sam.

 

[halbpro]

When I finished on Sunday, I was feeling great, absolutely over the moon that it was all done. The crowds were out, the sun was shining, and it seemed like a perfect day. Then I heard about Sam. Obviously I didn't know him, but to hear that somebody didn't make it home, particularly someone a few years younger than me, was such a sad end to the day.

Sam: wherever you're running right now, may your feet be blister-free and your times always a personal best. I hope your family can take some miniscule crumb of comfort in knowing that your efforts have done a huge amount of good for others.

Best, most heartfelt and honest post I've read in ages.

It really is a terrible thing to lose someone so young. Will make sure I put some money into the Just Giving.

RIP.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

It's tragic that someone so young should die like that, so thoughts for his family & friends. It's good to know that his charity will benefit so that they can take some comfort from that.

 

[albiongirl]

RIP Sam condolences to your friends and family x

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Best wishes to all involved! Show's what is important in life and just how precious it is.

 

[SeagullinExile]

So, so sad. My thoughts are with Sam's family and friends.

RIP

 

[The Antikythera Mechanism]

So very sad and very, very unfair. RIP Sam

 

[SeagullinExile]

As a long term Palace inhabitant of NSC I just want to say thank you for your kind words.

Certain events render our rivalry totally irrelivant, and this is one of them.

This.

 

[sully]

RIP Sam.

I lost several friends far too young. I'm now a trustee of the charity set up in memory of one of them. Nearly 30 years after his death, we're still able to help other youngsters get to do the active things that made his life so rich, albeit short.

I hope the money being donated in memory of Sam can equally make a difference.

 

[Matrix10]

My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

 

[TSB]

Over £28k raised on an original target of £500.00. Wow, an unbelievable gesture of condolence.
RIP Sam. Hopefully the charity (and REMF) will give you the credit and praise you deserve.

Lovely thread

 

[portslade seagull]

So So sorry for the loss, football is irrelevant at times like this, 23 is much too young a age to be taken

 

[Poyetry In Motion]

RIP Sam.
Palace fan, football fan, an honest young lad doing his best to help other people less fortunate than himself. Life really is unfair sometimes

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

R.I.P. Sam. Unbelievable to be snatched away so young.

 

[JBizzleBeard]

I too know how it feels to lose someone so young and close. As cliche as it sounds, time really is a healer of sorts. Thoughts go out to all Sam's family and friends.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

Yep it will be mentioned.

Dave the MC

Dave read the OP out tonight at the REMF game, and as well as thinking about those who lost their lives on 9/11, we all thought of Sam and his family.

RIP

 

[Black Dalek]

RIP. Terrible tragedy, thoughts with you, him and his family.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

A shame channel four didn't make any mention of the tragedy, unless I missed it.

I passed through after it happened and had no idea about it until after I finished the race.

Very sad.

RIP

 

[Publius Ovidius]

As mentioned above, I did read out the post from here and it was a very moving experience and as I said it puts rivalry into perspective.

Many thanks to all those who came up to me afterwards to get the just giving page, hopefully it will bolster the fund.

Dave