A Final Cheer

GodisNavyBlue · **Posted:** Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:48 pm

My father passed away a few months.

During his Blues supporting lifetime he saw in person 11 of their 16 premierships, was a founding member of the Social Club, a member for over 70 years and raised four Carlton mad children.

Yesterday we buried his ashes with Mum's in the memorial garden at his local church.

But we kept some aside and thanks to Al Pfeiffer and his ground management team at Carlton we were able to scatter these remaining ashes at Princes Park. This I duly did in a wonderful little ceremony with my three sisters and our families in the goalsquare at the Heatley Stand end each of us taking turns while singing "We Are The Navy Blues".

I have only been back to PP once since that last game against Melbourne so it was great to be there again even with the Heatley and Members stand gone. I just had to close my eyes to remember what it was like sitting in the Gardiner stand as a boy banging my feet on the wooden floor as another goal sailed through.

I am sure Dad would have been happy with the send off. :thumbsup:

verbs · **Posted:** Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:55 pm

cimm1979 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 12, 2016 6:45 pm

Sounds like a good send off, God.

All the best.

billc3 · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 2:41 pm **Posts:** 4627

verbs wrote:

:thumbsup:

X2

AGRO · **Posted:** Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:47 pm

Respect and condolences. :thumbsup:

MPH78 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:18 pm

frank dardew · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 12:38 pm **Posts:** 7640

Great story God and all the best for you and your family

Thanks for sharing with us

camel · **Posted:** Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:17 pm

That's great mate.

Respects and best wishes to you and your family.

:beer:

kingkerna · **Posted:** Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:21 pm

Brings a tear to my eyes, nice stuff, thanks for sharing

Teddy Hopkins · **Posted:** Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:39 pm

11 out of 16 WOW. He really has earned his place in heaven. :thumbsup:

Blue Sombrero · **Posted:** Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:59 pm

Great post and brought a lump to my throat. My dad was a lifelong Carlton man and would have happily had a few of his ashes scattered there as well.
My sister is Collingwood and my brother is Essendon*.
They don't get it at all.

Sorry for your loss. It's the worst day of your life when you lose your dad.

moshe25 · **Joined:** Wed May 11, 2005 1:23 am **Posts:** 11671

Condolences.

bluegirl72 · **Joined:** Sat May 23, 2009 8:30 pm **Posts:** 23921

Sorry for your loss and happy for the thoughtful ceremonies.
Well done.

bondiblue · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2016 9:42 am

GodisNavyBlue wrote:

My father passed away a few months.

During his Blues supporting lifetime he saw in person 11 of their 16 premierships, was a founding member of the Social Club, a member for over 70 years and raised four Carlton mad children.

Yesterday we buried his ashes with Mum's in the memorial garden at his local church.

But we kept some aside and thanks to Al Pfeiffer and his ground management team at Carlton we were able to scatter these remaining ashes at Princes Park. This I duly did in a wonderful little ceremony with my three sisters and our families in the goalsquare at the Heatley Stand end each of us taking turns while singing "We Are The Navy Blues".

I have only been back to PP once since that last game against Melbourne so it was great to be there again even with the Heatley and Members stand gone. I just had to close my eyes to remember what it was like sitting in the Gardiner stand as a boy banging my feet on the wooden floor as another goal sailed through.

I am sure Dad would have been happy with the send off. :thumbsup:

Condolences GNB.

What a way to go. Well done. Very thoughtful.

I wish my kids would do the same. I'll show them this post.
This has been discussed in our household.

Great memories.

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moshe25 · **Joined:** Wed May 11, 2005 1:23 am **Posts:** 11671

bondiblue wrote:

GodisNavyBlue wrote:

My father passed away a few months.

During his Blues supporting lifetime he saw in person 11 of their 16 premierships, was a founding member of the Social Club, a member for over 70 years and raised four Carlton mad children.

Yesterday we buried his ashes with Mum's in the memorial garden at his local church.

But we kept some aside and thanks to Al Pfeiffer and his ground management team at Carlton we were able to scatter these remaining ashes at Princes Park. This I duly did in a wonderful little ceremony with my three sisters and our families in the goalsquare at the Heatley Stand end each of us taking turns while singing "We Are The Navy Blues".

I have only been back to PP once since that last game against Melbourne so it was great to be there again even with the Heatley and Members stand gone. I just had to close my eyes to remember what it was like sitting in the Gardiner stand as a boy banging my feet on the wooden floor as another goal sailed through.

I am sure Dad would have been happy with the send off. :thumbsup:

Condolences GNB.

What a way to go. Well done. Very thoughtful.

I wish my kids would do the same. I'll show them this post.
This has been discussed in our household.

Great memories.

I hope your kids wait a while before embarking on something like that...

Mickstar · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:40 pm **Posts:** 7303

Condlolences for your sad loss GINB.......................Beautiful send off.

GodisNavyBlue · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2016 7:39 pm

Thanks everyone for your kind words. It's good being part of the Carlton family.

:thanks:

famousblueraincoat · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2016 7:51 pm

GodisNavyBlue wrote:

My father passed away a few months.

During his Blues supporting lifetime he saw in person 11 of their 16 premierships, was a founding member of the Social Club, a member for over 70 years and raised four Carlton mad children.

Yesterday we buried his ashes with Mum's in the memorial garden at his local church.

But we kept some aside and thanks to Al Pfeiffer and his ground management team at Carlton we were able to scatter these remaining ashes at Princes Park. This I duly did in a wonderful little ceremony with my three sisters and our families in the goalsquare at the Heatley Stand end each of us taking turns while singing "We Are The Navy Blues".

I have only been back to PP once since that last game against Melbourne so it was great to be there again even with the Heatley and Members stand gone. I just had to close my eyes to remember what it was like sitting in the Gardiner stand as a boy banging my feet on the wooden floor as another goal sailed through.

I am sure Dad would have been happy with the send off. :thumbsup:

Condolences to you. I feel for you.

I lost my Carlton supporting father last November, a very sobering time. He is buried across the road from Princes Park.
its a nice thing to be able to visit Dad and then walk across the road to see whats going on at PP, then walk back and tell Dad whats going on.

TruBlueBrad · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:31 pm

Fantastic way to send off your Dad.

Condolences to you and your family

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