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Post by H7 on Sept 25, 2014 20:11:01 GMT 1
my deepest condolences, tragic news
RIP James
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Post by townfan on Sept 25, 2014 20:22:58 GMT 1
Deepest condolences Ben to you and your wife. As a father of two, I know what a bond you strike up with children from the moment that they are born and what you want for them in their life. To have that snatched away at any age is terrible, but to one so young it is an absolute tragedy. I hope you got some good memories while he was with you. My best wishes go out to you both at this time of grief
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Post by terracesider on Sept 25, 2014 20:28:38 GMT 1
Very sad to read that, my deepest condolences to you and your wife. I cannot begin to imagine the pain that you are suffering.
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Post by terrier10 on Sept 25, 2014 20:43:26 GMT 1
RIP little James. Very emotional reading that and cannot begin to contemplate what Ben and his wife are going through - my thoughts and condolences to both of you.
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Post by Macduff on Sept 25, 2014 20:52:13 GMT 1
So so sad for you and your family Ben. Having had my mums funeral on Monday, this news makes me sadder ffor a life of potential never to be fulfilled. Be strong for your family but don't bottle it up. RIP little one.
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Post by scoffsablue on Sept 25, 2014 21:48:47 GMT 1
Just wanted to make you all aware of this. Last Wednesday on the 17th of September Ben and his wife Amanda welcomed their first child, James Greaves into the world, he was handed to his dad on a blue and white blanket and officially declared a town fan. I've only got to really know Ben well over the last few months as we've built up the NSL, but I was overjoyed for him, as a dad myself. Ben was due to go to Elland Road on Saturday to support his team, but a message came through that he wouldn't be attending as his boy was poorly and had been taken to hospital. Initially I wasn't aware of how ill James was, but over the next few days the seriousness of the situation became evident, he was in intensive care with the life support machine supporting his breathing. Ben rang me yesterday to tell me they were facing the impossible decision of whether to stop the care, or continue in the hope that the little one may some signs of recovery. Sadly all the tests and scans indicated that James was suffering from extensive brain damage. Young James gained his angel wings last night, with his family at his bedside, he is now resting peacefully and I'm sure you'll all join me and the rest of us that have been supporting Ben, in passing on our heartfelt condolences at such a tragic loss. R.I.P James, your life was too short, but you were and always will be remembered as a town fan. Sleep tight. X I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the incredible support from my town supporting mates. Especially the lads who I've worked on the NSL with. They have given me great support and they know who they are. Obviously I'm devasted but my baby son James will not be forgotten for one moment. I'm incredibly grateful for the thoughts and prayers, I owe a huge debt to those lads who have helped me through the worse 5 days I'm ever likely to live through. Once again, thanks. Ben the Greenkeeper. Ben and Amanda...I've said everything i can say to you in the most difficult of circumstances yet still none of it seems to make any sense....I'm devastated for you Ben yet i've only really known you for 9 months or so...I'm there for you mate whenever...and i mean whenever....We've spoken and messaged so much over the past 9 months whilst setting up the NSL and now all of that pales in to insignificance compared to what you two must be going through...Rest in peace baby James...God bless |
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Post by 52bob on Sept 25, 2014 22:13:04 GMT 1
My condolences to you and your loved ones to add to those moving messages I have read from people who know you.
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Post by Niall Quinn on Sept 25, 2014 22:13:46 GMT 1
my sincere condolences to you and your wife Ben.tragic news.rip james always a terrier.
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Post by Heckyblue on Sept 25, 2014 22:46:19 GMT 1
Such sad news.
Ben - my first daughter was taken away after 2 days, so I know what you are going through.
God bless James.
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Post by kiwiblue on Sept 25, 2014 23:10:16 GMT 1
Has to be every parents worst nightmare.
RIP James
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2014 23:20:16 GMT 1
Such sad news. Ben - my first daughter was taken away after 2 days, so I know what you are going through. God bless James. I'll have a good chat with you tomorrow Mark, I wasn't aware of your first. Thanks again to everyone for there kind messages. |
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Post by ShortbreadPete on Sept 25, 2014 23:37:43 GMT 1
Town fans moan, groan, curse and swear about the football but when a fellow supporter is going through a difficult time there are no bigger fans with bigger hearts anywhere. Proud to be a terrier
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Post by BoltonTerrier on Sept 26, 2014 0:01:21 GMT 1
Ben is one of the finest lads I've ever met and I am devastated for him. I am so touched by every one of these messages as I'm sure he will be. Life is so fucking shit sometimes  ( |
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Post by 3Pipe on Sept 26, 2014 0:34:38 GMT 1
Tearing up again. I'm so fkn proud of you all.
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Post by terriers84 on Sept 26, 2014 0:48:05 GMT 1
Ben there are no words to describe how I feel right now about your situation , football is just a game but this is your life . I love Huddersfield town but I also love its fans.rip little fella. Utt
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Post by Barbieterrier on Sept 26, 2014 6:54:43 GMT 1
All my love to the family - the saddest news to wake up to. Truly my heart and thoughts go to them this morning. RIP little one ??
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Post by wanderingterrier on Sept 26, 2014 7:45:36 GMT 1
Ben, I don't know you personally and I haven't posted on here in years, but I wanted to add my words to the others expressing their condolences.
Last year a member of my family went through something very similar, and although the pain never goes away, with the support of friends and family it does ease as time passes.
Look after yourself and your nearest and dearest. Life can be horribly unfair at times, but events like this make you realise what's important.
Thinking of you. RIP little James.
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Post by Giggity on Sept 26, 2014 8:30:52 GMT 1
Such a cruel world we live in. RIP.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2014 8:42:50 GMT 1
Town fans moan, groan, curse and swear about the football but when a fellow supporter is going through a difficult time there are no bigger fans with bigger hearts anywhere. Proud to be a terrier That is howwe are and how we should be a family united when needed. |
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Post by ligament on Sept 26, 2014 9:01:52 GMT 1
God bless james he sits with all town fans in heaven.
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Post by terrier4life on Sept 26, 2014 9:16:41 GMT 1
Gutted for James, Amanda and little James, I can't even start to think how theyre feeling right now,I do know that everyone will support them as best they can as they have myself in the past. Life is so unfair at times RIP James
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Post by mrsoft on Sept 26, 2014 10:01:12 GMT 1
Unimaginable and sad, so sorry for you Ben
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Post by rooo on Sept 26, 2014 10:54:08 GMT 1
My sincerest condolences to both you and your wife, Ben.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this tragic time
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Post by jimmyhtfc on Sept 26, 2014 12:10:30 GMT 1
Awful news
RIP James
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Post by Ginger Ogre on Sept 26, 2014 13:16:02 GMT 1
Absolutely gutted for you Ben.
Only known you for a short period of time via the NSL but as other have said you are a top man and its a desperately cruel hand you've been dealt. Why is it the good guys in life always seen to get a raw deal?
With our lass about to drop any day now reading this tread and the PMs has moved me to tears on more than one occasion.
RIP James.
Sleep tight little man. I'm sure your spirit will live on in the lives of those who loved you most.
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Post by Manx Terrier on Sept 26, 2014 13:25:27 GMT 1
R.I.P. Terrier James
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Post by AndySk on Sept 26, 2014 13:55:17 GMT 1
So sorry to hear this Ben, stay strong.
RIP James x
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Post by jimmymac on Sept 26, 2014 14:05:38 GMT 1
Tears are rolling down my face......so so sorry xxx
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Post by canuckterrier on Sept 26, 2014 14:14:13 GMT 1
What extremely sad news. I cannot imagine what you and your wife are going through Ben. Please accept my deepest condolences.
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Post by petejevons21 on Sept 26, 2014 14:47:37 GMT 1
I think everything has been said already but just wanted to add my condolences I can't think of anything worse than losing a child
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