Thanks for this Graham and for representing us mate. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10
From: Graham Thirkill<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: 06 May 2017 14:28 To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [LU] LU: Dave McAdam's Funeral I went to Dave’s funeral yesterday in Burton on Trent, another pal gone. As you get old, you seem to hear of friends deaths every two minutes. The crematorium chapel was quite large and every row of pews were occupied. We had, about a forty minute hold up on the A1, due to an accident and just got there on time for the start of the service, which was very nice. Afterwards everyone went to the Pirrelli Stadium, home of Burton Albion it’s a small but superb stadium, everything seemed brand spanking new. The area where the refreshments and drinks were consumed had lots of tables and I assume this was the main restaurant for the stadium. This overlooked the playing area and the pitch looks magnificent with sprinklers watering the, lovely green plush turf. As we entered the reception area there were posters telling us this was the venue for Dave’s good bye’s, wake or whatever it’s called. At the top of the stairs we went along a very long corridor and on the right hand side were all the doors to the executive boxes, for the match day patrons, all numbered as I said earlier, every thing was pristine and very smart. The people were wonderful, Dave’s daughter Sue, had mentioned to other mourners we had travelled from the North and she introduced me to Ben Robinson the Burton Albion Chairman, who I have to say is a lovely bloke and very sincere and friendly. I asked Ben, if Leeds United had sent a representative, of course they hadn’t, which I felt a bit embarrassed about. If it had been one of Leeds superstars, I’m sure there would have been quite a few there, but journeyman footballers such as Dave get no respect or recognition shown to them in my opinion and I think that’s a shame…………At least I was there to represent the Leeds fans and list, and felt honoured to be there. On my blazer lapel I had the old Blue & old gold LU Supporters club badge from the 50’s and 60’s. The buffet was all laid out in one of the executive boxes and then carried through to the main dining area where there was tea and coffer urns and the bar. As we left there was a football match in progress on the practice pitch between Burton Albion ladies and Birmingham ladies. All in all, obviously, a very sad occasion but Dave’s life was celebrated and at the the age of ninety four he certainly had been fortunate enough to have a long and happy life. He was a great person to know, generous and a true gentleman. RIP Dave McAdam, you will be missed, greatly, by many people. Thirkers \098/ _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] MARCHING ON TOGETHER _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] MARCHING ON TOGETHER
