Just seemed to hit exactly the right note between being sombre at the right times, and a celebration at the right times.
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R.I.P Gordon Sparks. (Plus merged funeral thread).
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Abide with me was beautifully sung and will forever be stuck in the memory it was a truly beautiful send off.
A wonderful send off for a one of a kind we were all blessed to have him Argyle Legend!
A wonderful send off for a one of a kind we were all blessed to have him Argyle Legend!
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A fitting tribute to a fine man. The courage of Heather and Kirsty was incredibly moving, thank you to them for allowing us to share their farewells. I believe that nobody really dies as long as they are remembered and if this is true Sparksy will be immortal. RIP fellow Pilgrim.
you know if that happens we in the crowd are all going to say “2-0. That’s it Argyle are promoted!“I'm not a particularly emotional person but that just got me big time today.... I don't know where or when it might happen but it is written in the stars that a late goal, sealing a 2-0 win is going to get us over the line this season....
Well done to all involved
The Devonport End almost full, respect! Wish I could have been there. Sending thoughts to the family and friends of Sir Gordon from Ireland. RIP big fella.
I attended today and it was very surreal, I must admit I had several wobbles, during the speeches, especially Nance, Heather and Hollies. Great to see so many Argyle legends there. Very well done to all at Argyle and everyone else involved in the organisation.
Yes a very emotional day and a great send off, for a passionate, unique character.
RIP Sparksy, he will be forever at Home Park, is ashes will be scattered at the Demport End
Yes a very emotional day and a great send off, for a passionate, unique character.
RIP Sparksy, he will be forever at Home Park, is ashes will be scattered at the Demport End
Plus his Gord's wife Heather was truly amazing. How she did that without a wobble I'll never know.
I couldn't attend due to work today so had to make do with watching on YouTube. At the end of the ceremony I noticed a mention of a collection plate on the exit for the benefit of several local charities close to his heart, including St Lukes and the chestnut. Is there a way to donate on behalf of Pasoti as a group and you guys split whatever is raised evenly? Would be happy to throw in a few quid in his memory, especially as flowers weren't requested.
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I chucked £50 into Chestnut last week from the pot Mr Cent.
We can do something if you like and I can do a nice JannerBanner. How many are up for it?
We can do something if you like and I can do a nice JannerBanner. How many are up for it?
No need for a banner given the circumstances but would like to throw in what i can regardless
Edit - Just seen IJN's latest comment. Will do that instead
Edit 2 - https://www.love2donate.co.uk/inmemory/identify_name.php?currentpage=1&chosen=53685&adstate=Y The direct link to donate for those interested
By the way, there was a lot of ex players today including Chris Harrison, Chris Hargreaves, Darren Garner, Graham Coughlan, Johnny Hore, Adrian Burrows, Marc Edworthy, John Uzzell, Brian McGlinchey, Leigh Cooper, David Byrne, Jacko, Jimmy Giles (Exeter), Jason Rowbotham, Danny Salman, Darren Garner, Gary Sawyer, Super Luke, Crudgie, Romain, Steve Davey, Duncan Neale, Martin Barlow and Kevin Hodges. (I've no doubt I've missed a few).
Schuey was also there with Dewy and Nance as well.
Schuey was also there with Dewy and Nance as well.
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