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Offline Witton Warrior

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John Garbett 1932-2011
« on: December 23, 2011, 04:03:03 AM »
My Father inspired me to visit Villa Park for the first time in 1975.
He had told me tales of matches from the 40's and 50's but the clincher was the fact he played at VP as a schoolboy.
Ironically it was a rugby match but the first time I walked onto the Holte all I thought was "my Dad played here".
We never attended many matches together but the last one against Athletic Bilbao was also one of the best.
Sat in the Trinity surrounded by Bilbao fans we had the time of our lives.

I was on my way to New Cross Hospital when he died last night. My only regret is I never got to tell him that the Villa had fought like Lions at last.

Thanks Dad
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Re: John Garbett 1932-2011
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2011, 05:38:48 AM »
Very sorry to hear that you have lost your Dad but what lovely memories you've shared with him. 
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Re: John Garbett 1932-2011
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2011, 05:53:22 AM »
My thoughts are with you mate.  Another Holtender in the Sky...
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Re: John Garbett 1932-2011
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2011, 07:34:37 AM »
God bless you all.

I have many happy Villa memories of my Dad too who I lost a few years ago.
Thinking of you.

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Offline Richie

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Re: John Garbett 1932-2011
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2011, 09:20:07 AM »
My sincere condolences to you and your family Warrior.
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Offline Dave Clark Five

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Re: John Garbett 1932-2011
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2011, 11:18:27 AM »
Very sorry to hear that Warrior.
One consolation is that your Dad will be at every game from now on.
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Re: John Garbett 1932-2011
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2011, 11:23:55 AM »
Many condolences.

All of us whose fathers brought us up to follow the true faith owe them a debt of gratitude. My Dad grew up in Small Heath but still did the right thing.
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Offline Walmley_Villa

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Re: John Garbett 1932-2011
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2011, 11:26:08 AM »
Please accept my condolences RIP JG
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Re: John Garbett 1932-2011
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2011, 12:10:29 PM »
Sorry for your loss WW.
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Re: John Garbett 1932-2011
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2011, 12:51:47 PM »
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Every time you go to VP I hope you are so proud of your father.
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Offline Witton Warrior

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Re: John Garbett 1932-2011
« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2011, 02:58:37 PM »
Thanks to you all for your comments.

My lad has been writing a list of things to remember about Grandad and No. 2 was "He made us all Villa fans but sometimes thought they were rubbish"

Amen to that!

WW
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Re: John Garbett 1932-2011
« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2011, 03:07:57 PM »
Condolences.
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Re: John Garbett 1932-2011
« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2011, 03:08:16 PM »
Damn, I have some grit in my eye...
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Re: John Garbett 1932-2011
« Reply #13 on: December 24, 2011, 03:20:13 PM »
Quote from: Witton Warrior on December 24, 2011, 02:58:37 PM
Thanks to you all for your comments.
My lad has been writing a list of things to remember about Grandad
If we can all leave our loved ones with fantastic memories than job is done. One of the things on his list must be "Grandad  saw the Villa win the FA cup" and that to me is priceless!
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Re: John Garbett 1932-2011
« Reply #14 on: December 24, 2011, 07:46:21 PM »
Sorry to hear about your loss WW, especially coming at this time of year when families get together.

My thoughts are with you and your family. 
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