john.leigh Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Gary Leigh, my cousin, died over the Easter period, at 38 he was way too young to go. I've deliberately taken some time to clear my head before sitting down to post this - it's been a very emotional time; the cause of Gary's death has still not been established. Gary (or Gaz as he was known to his mates) was an ardent Rovers fan, as are all his family, and he will be sorely missed both at Ewood and on Rovers travels. I'm not writing this to put Gary up on a pedestal or to go into some long winded eulogy about him, those who knew Gary would know he wouldn't want that. What he would want is for somebody to tell Rovers fans - his mates - that Gaz won't be down at Ewood any more, even though he'd like to be. Rest In Peace, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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purplegrover Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Sorry to hear that John. Sincere condolences to you and your family. Hopefully Gaz is sharing a pint with Jack Walker as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsta Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Sorry to hear your news, Thoughts are with his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroom DE. Posted April 16, 2012 Backroom Share Posted April 16, 2012 Sorry to hear about this pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthAussieRover Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Sorry to hear John. Was it a sudden event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroom Tom Posted April 16, 2012 Backroom Share Posted April 16, 2012 Sorry to hear that John Rip Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipl Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Terribly sad news- RIP Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Very sorry for your loss, John. Best wishes to you and your loved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A cup of beans Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 My sincere condolences, John. Thoughts go out to the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBTF Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Very sorry for your loss, John. Best wishes to you and your loved ones. Didn't know him John but puts everything in perspective.Deepest condolences fella.Somehow the world isn't right when somebody like that dies so young and we have to read about footballers who ''weren't in the right frame of mind''. Tragic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyonejackwalker Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I am very sorry to hear this. Also lost a good friend recently who was only 42 years of age. My thoughts go out to Gary's family and friends. 38 is no age at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomphil Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Awful news, R.I.P a true Rover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.leigh Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks everybody for your kind thoughts - I'll share them with Gary's dad. I'd prefer not to go into details of the circumstances on here, suffice to say it was very very sudden. As you may be aware I have chosen to live in Brisbane, Australia, and at times like these it is very hard to come to terms with news like this. Your sincere comments help. Once again, thanks from all the Leighs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Sorry to hear this news - RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 My condolences to you and your family John. RIP Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverandout Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 r.i.p. sorry to hear this, hope he shines some light down on rovers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T4E Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 All the best to you and your family John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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