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Margaret and Barry Mizen MBE

Bournemouth Addick
Bournemouth Addick Posts: 16,284
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Didn't want to post this on Jason's congratulatory thread but in other CAFC/Millwall related news Jimmy's parents were awarded an MBE also for their work.

Having turned every parents worse nightmare into something positive for the local community they are fully deserving of the recognition given. It doesn't seem quite right to congratulate them on something they would rather not have done but well done all the same Mr & Mrs Mizen.

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  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,766
    They have turned a tragedy into something positive and the award is very well deserved.
  • Amos on the wing
    Amos on the wing Posts: 1,802
    Met them both ať a charity golf day in September in support of the Jimmy Mizen foundation. Such a lovely couple. Really pleased for them and all the people ať the foundation that do such great work. Well deserved.
  • northstandsteve
    northstandsteve Posts: 14,331
    Congrats inspirational people
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,461
    Yup agreed... Doesnt sound right to congratulate them but well done all the same
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,362
    ME14addick said:

    They have turned a tragedy into something positive and the award is very well deserved.


    exactly .. losing a son through the actions of a violent animal must be devastating .. they have turned their tragedy into something positive .. Mrs Mizen is much more deserving of a 'damehood' than (say) Penelope Keith (who she many will ask and what has she done for humanity lately?)
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    People of immense faith and optimism, tested to their foundations, and responding bravely. They have been an inspiration to many, and as such for Barry and Margaret it is well deserved.
  • I_Saw_Semedo_Score
    I_Saw_Semedo_Score Posts: 1,632
    About time. Played in a football tournament to celebrate Jimmy's life the year before life and you couldn't wish to meet two more humble, down-to-earth and kind people.
  • boogica
    boogica Posts: 2,321
    Well deserved , must be very strong people.
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,836
    Amazing people.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,680
    “Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them”

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  • RugbyAddick
    RugbyAddick Posts: 2,081
    I knew Jimmy and he would be so so proud of his parents. They fully deserve their recognitions.
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,056
    Thoroughly deserved but something I wish, for their sakes and that of their son, they had never warranted.

    Can only hope that they continue with the wonderful work that they do in his memory.
  • BDL
    BDL Posts: 6,001
    Met them a few times now and they are both warm and lovely people. As a parent you can't imagine the anguish they suffered at losing their son.

    A fully deserved honour for a great couple.

  • AddickFC81
    AddickFC81 Posts: 4,053
    Well deserved!
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,233
    Yes this thread here.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,421
    Well deserved, congratulations on turning something so tragic into something positive.
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,803
    Only just seen this thread. Well deserved indeed.

    One question though;
    I always think of the Mizens and the Knoxes as essentially the same group of people (maybe that's wrong of me?) - did the Knoxes get a gong too and, if not, does anyone know why not?

    Please don't think I'm criticising the award for the Mizens, I'm not. I was just wondering, that's all.

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