Some Sad News
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:01 am
My father recently passed away. March 6th
His memorial was Monday.
The reason I wanted to bring this up is that it was because of my father, that I developed a love for the CFL and the BC Lions. He took me to my first games at Empire when I was young. He talked in almost worshipful terms about some of the Lions early greats, Willie Flemming, Joe Kapp, Jim Young . Later on, we purchased seasons tickets together as father and son. We shared the triumph of 1994 together in the stands at BC Place, enjoyed getting blown out of that same stadium and even made a road trip to Edmonton a few years ago. It was a special thing for me and the BC Lions will always be a part of some of my most favourite memories of my father.
I wish more than anything that I could go to just one more game with him; give him a big hug and cheer with him as we score on an exciting play. Unfortunately, now that opportunity is gone.
So for all you good and wonderful people here at Lionbackers, be sure to cherish those who are dear to you. Capture each special moment and treasure it and the next time you are at a game, give a toast to all the fathers and sons (and daughters) who have laughed, cheered and cried together watching our BC Lions.
His memorial was Monday.
The reason I wanted to bring this up is that it was because of my father, that I developed a love for the CFL and the BC Lions. He took me to my first games at Empire when I was young. He talked in almost worshipful terms about some of the Lions early greats, Willie Flemming, Joe Kapp, Jim Young . Later on, we purchased seasons tickets together as father and son. We shared the triumph of 1994 together in the stands at BC Place, enjoyed getting blown out of that same stadium and even made a road trip to Edmonton a few years ago. It was a special thing for me and the BC Lions will always be a part of some of my most favourite memories of my father.
I wish more than anything that I could go to just one more game with him; give him a big hug and cheer with him as we score on an exciting play. Unfortunately, now that opportunity is gone.
So for all you good and wonderful people here at Lionbackers, be sure to cherish those who are dear to you. Capture each special moment and treasure it and the next time you are at a game, give a toast to all the fathers and sons (and daughters) who have laughed, cheered and cried together watching our BC Lions.