Admin Popular Post phantom Posted December 24, 2023 Admin Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2023 A great friend of mine was taken ill yesterday morning and sadly passed away later in the day Chris was well known around Weston and frequently travelled with us to home and away games I'm not too proud to admit many tears have been shed over the past hours Christmas will never the same RIP x 6 10 70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 I feel for your loss and for all his family and friends. Far too soon to go. May he rest in peace and may all too find their peace in time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54-46 Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 That’s terrible Sorry for your loss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 My thoughts and condolences go out to his family and loved ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 (edited) Not a lot one can say. A very sad loss to family and the RNLI team. Good night Chris. Edited December 24, 2023 by cidered abroad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Very sorry for your loss, RIP fellow red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 That is such devastatingly sad news. RIP and my thoughts go out to his family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 That is so sad to hear. Gone far too soon and at a terrible time of year for family and friends to endure such a tragedy. RIP fellow Red. We're all part of the big City family and you'll be missed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Shockingly sad. Very sorry to hear this. Please pass on our condolences. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 RIP Chris. Too soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Dreadful news that couldn't really have come at a worse time for his family and friends. Far too young too.Condolonces to all that knew Chris. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Oh no, that’s just so tragic. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP fellow red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Wow life can be so cruel , one of the many cliches around and never a truer one is live life for today as you don’t know what’s around the corner rip fellow red Don’t know what to say phantom to ease your pain / loss , I suppose all you can do is embrace the good memories you had with each other 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 RIP fellow Red. Sorry for your loss, thoughts to his family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 RIP Chris. You sounded a good hearted soul who put the welfare of his fellow human beings and community above other considerations. My condolences Phantom and his other friends and family for your great and tragic loss. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Thats no age shocking and just cruel taken to soon R.I.P Fellow red and thoughts to his family and friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Very sad news. RIP fellow Red and condolences to all your family and friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, handsofclay said: RIP Chris. You sounded a good hearted soul who put the welfare of his fellow human beings and community above other considerations. My condolences Phantom and his other friends and family for your great and tragic loss. Can't put it any better than this . Life can be so cruel. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 This is heartbreaking, made worse but its proximity to christmas. Thank you for your public service and my deepest condolences go to the family. Is there a funding page? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Awful mate. Sending love. Cry as much as you need to and then some more. Life is a right ***** at times. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 That's very sad. Please accept my condolences. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Very sad news.. sending condolences. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Terrible news. RIP. Condolences to you and to all his family and friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 24, 2023 Author Admin Share Posted December 24, 2023 Thank you for all the kind words. Certainly not the way I expected Christmas to start this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS13 Robin Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 4 hours ago, phantom said: A great friend of mine was taken ill yesterday morning and sadly passed away later in the day Chris was well known around Weston and frequently travelled with us to home and away games I'm not too proud to admit many tears have been shed over the past hours Christmas will never the same RIP x Oh my word so sorry to hear this i knew Chris not that well but he was a friend of Lester Solway another red taken far too soon.Sorry for your loss and my sincere condolences to you and Chris"s family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Such sad news to read. Rest well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 It's never easy to hear such news, but when it's such a shock it's even more hard to comprehend and cope with. Especially hard at this time of year when everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. My thoughts are with everyone who knew him, take care xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizzleRed Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 As if it isn’t cruel enough to be taken so young, to happen right on Christmas is even more awful. Sincere sympathy and condolences to Chris’s family, friends and colleagues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Very sad. RIP Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 That is terrible news! My thoughts are with Chris’ family and friends! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 I do recognise him from his picture and 31 is no age to leave us at any time but even moreso at this time of year, so, so sad. R.I.P Chris, condolences to family and friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 So young, so cruel, life can be such a bitch, cherish every day R.I.P. Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 R.I.P Chris. Thoughts with his family and friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Wow, such a young man as well. Very sad at any time of year but especially now. RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 RIP . Condolences to his family and friends 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Sincere condolences on this tragic loss Rest in Peace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 8 hours ago, phantom said: A great friend of mine was taken ill yesterday morning and sadly passed away later in the day Chris was well known around Weston and frequently travelled with us to home and away games I'm not too proud to admit many tears have been shed over the past hours Christmas will never the same RIP x Way to young to be taken,rip young man fly high 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip King Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 RIP x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 So so sad, life can be cruel at times R.I.P fellow red keep the red flag flying xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Awful, awful news. Life can be so cruel. Rest well fellow red. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick jones of hereford Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Incredibly sad. So young too. Condolences to his friends & family. RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Very sad to hear of your loss at such a young age. My prayers go to Chris,his family friends and you Phantom especially at this time of year. A man who would risk his life to save others. RIP Chris. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakoe Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Such sad news to hear the passing of this brave man. Sincere condolences to all who knew Chris. RIP fellow Red x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Incredibly sad news, my prayers to the family and his loved ones. Far too soon to approach the family now of course, but what about his son being mascot for a future home game. If the club won't do it, then I'm sure enough of us would be willing to contribute a fiver or tenner to cover the cost. 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 R.I.P. fellow Red. Like Lester, taken far too young. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted December 25, 2023 Admin Share Posted December 25, 2023 Thats tragic, its sad when someone who has lived to an old age dies, but to lose someone at that age is devastating. Condolences to friends and family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red ponty Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 RIP son, thoughts with your family and friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 That is terrible, and freightening. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 So sorry for your loss @phantom very sad reading that and as others said so close to Xmas too. Hope you and your friends and his family are doing as well as can be expected at this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Dreadful news. Sincerest condolences to the OP and all his family and friends 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilksi Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Thought of Chris after watching that. Although I never met the fella I know he would have enjoyed that! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claverham_Red Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Very sorry to hear this news. RIP to a fellow red. My brother-in-law tragically also died aged 31 a month ago so certainly feel your pain at this sad time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Rest in peace, Chris. Terrible news, and I suspect a noble and brave man to be with the RNLI. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 6 Author Admin Share Posted January 6 Thank to everyone for all the kind words above 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 19 Author Admin Share Posted January 19 Very sad and emotional farewell 3 2 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Thanks for posting the updates. A tough thing to read as a distant person with no connection, I can't imagine what it must be like for the families and friends. What a fine tribute with the use of the life boat. Just as an aside, my sons are always drawn to watching the TV documentaries about the RNLI. The volunteer aspect seems to make an impact with them. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Whilst life frequently seems to be unfair, I find there is always something extremely poignant when someone in the emergency services or, in this case, the RNLI, volunteers no less, dies so young. They frequently put their lives at risk to save others, and disappear so soon. Very sad. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 20 Author Admin Share Posted January 20 What I hadn't included was the other emergency services paying their respects when Chris made his final journey from the RNLI in Weston 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 People like Chris are the true heroes in our society 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I don’t know this chap, but clear from a number if you on here that he will be sorely missed. RIP Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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