Cardinal Sin RIP - funeral details p8
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Very sad news. RIP Dave.0
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A massive loss to the Charlton family. RIP.0
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RIP Dave and condolences to his wife and children. Very sad loss to the Charlton family. Life is so unfair too often.0
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Met him through my old man @southamptonaddick and he was always polite to an annoying, over excited child and a good laugh as said child got older. Always had chats with my dad and like most people have said, a really familiar face around Charlton.
He will be missed by so many for sure. RIP Dave.3 -
Proper Charlton
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Falconwood 1 post pretty much sums it up for me.
"A really upstanding man with a very sound moral compass".
Over the past few years, although Charlton was always in his heart, he began creeping over to Welling with me and my son more and more often. taking in both home and away games. This was captured on many occasion on his blog. The most recent being Dartford away in the FA Cup.
Drinking During the Game: Dartford 2 v Welling United 3
His style of writing always left me wanting to read more. One extremely well written piece that was lifted from the above;
"News an hour before kick-off was that the Wings had signed a much-needed striker in Tristan Abrahams from Gillingham. What became clear from the whistle was just what a big side Dartford are. One of the central defenders must by 6' 8" and they have another four or five players who are well over six foot. As if to emphasis the point Welling began by playing their way down the flanks and hitting crosses which were like like throwing buns to an elephant."
Anyone who grew up in the 80s-90s in and around Charlton would have known Dave, his presence was that great.
The most noble, honest, trustworthy, generous man I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
He also gave up a lot of his time/money to help out at Christ Church (East Greenwich). he commissioned and purchased the illuminated cross shown in the photo below.
Spare a thought when passing.
Could go on and on, but guess I will leave it here.
Will miss you big man.
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Just seen the photos and realised who he was, once again RIP.2
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I remember his blog from a few years ago when I used to read Dr Kish and there was often a link to Drinking During The Game.
Sad news. RIP.0 -
one of those many Addick faces i recall over the years having seen at far flung places in the 80's and 90's when we were earning our Charlton stripes
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RIP Dave. I was often a reader of the Drinking blog.0
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That is so sad. Never knew Dave personally but used see him in the Royal Oak and at many away game over the years. My condolences to Dave’s family and friends. RIP
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Only knew him from here, very sad news
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I wasn’t one of Dave’s closest friends but I feel compelled to write a few words to showcase to others just what a top bloke Dave was. @church-lane described him as “one of the kindest, loyal, most generous people you could ever wish to meet” and I can’t think of any more fitting words.
Dave was quite simply a big man with a big heart. The Charlton support has always been a broad spectrum, Dave was unique in that he seemed to be liked and respected from all wings of it whilst still always being himself.
Dave joined CL in 2007 and was one of our most respected posters. He started his blog at the same time and i always admired how he could remain so regular in producing output that was worth reading.
I first met Dave in person in 2008 when a group of us off here were running a half marathon for Demelza. I then used to often see him plodding around Greenwich Park when my kids were little and he’d always stop his run for a quick chat.
Dave become a core member of the CARD group and it was in this time I really got to know him properly. I used to love our post-meeting beers. Dave was one of life’s ‘doers’, yet always seemed to have time for others. He was instrumental in us supporting the Charlton Riding School for the Disabled with the protest shirt, he helped with CARD, he helped with the Trust, he helped with his church, he helped with the Foodbank collections. He always seemed busy, yet always had time for others.
When my wife and I were poorly with Covid, Dave was one of the first to text, offering to do shopping, anything we needed etc. A week later a book arrived in the post, he’d enjoyed reading it so thought I too might whilst I recover. Going back through our texts last night reminded me I once posted on here about camping sites. Dave text me later that day, recommending this and site, giving me the name & numbers of who to speak to etc. Twice he messaged to say he had all the camping equipment, I didn’t need to buy anything I could borrow it all. It’s little things like that what example the kind of guy Dave was, always looking to go the extra mile for others.
Dave loved this community and was a proud supporter of our backing of the Upbeats and an annual walk fell a few months after Dave was diagnosed in late 2018. He had done the previous years walk with us and had always been generous in support, but had just gone through 9 bouts of chemo and wasn’t up to it. We as a group arranged for a personalised card from all his fellow CL community wishing him well, and for the Upbeats team signed a card and donated a signed shirt for him. He messaged me later to say he’d been driven to tears by the gesture. It was so nice we were able to do something supportive for someone that always gave to others.
Dave was a great believer of positive thinking and fought his cancer battle with such almighty strength and belief over the last five years. I wasn’t a close friend but there is no one in our support ranks I’ve looked up to more over the years. I’m so glad I got to know him and he will be desperately missed by many because he had such a positive impact on many.
My thoughts go to his wife, daughters, family and close friends, and I hope in time they get some pride and comfort from reading threads like this and seeing just how well liked and respected he was. Our fanbase has lost one the best.
RIP Dave
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So sad RIP big man.0
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Dave bottom right in black top. A bunch of us off here and Killer after we did the 2017 walk together
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Very sad news, don't think I ever mt him but truly sounds like a good one. RIP Dave.0
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That's a lovely tribute AFKA, and thanks to you and Davo55 for posting the photos. I didn't know Dave although he looks vaguely familiar, but I enjoyed Drinking During the Game as he had a great turn of phrase, and didn't realise it was written by Cardinal Sin on here. From the posts on this thread he sounds like a lovely bloke, and will be a big loss. My condolences to those of you who knew him well, and to his family and friends.RIP Dave.5
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RIP Dave. Fought cancer as hard and bravely as he fought any unjust cause. A face at Charlton who will be truly remembered. Many a Charlton fan will be raising a glass to you Dave.4
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RIP Addick. Your CL family will remember you.0
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This - didn't know him really to speak to, more on 'nodding' termsoohaahmortimer said:one of those many Addick faces i recall over the years having seen at far flung places in the 80's and 90's when we were earning our Charlton stripes
RIP Dave
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Remember him telling me about a charity auction at Millwall.
They was raffling a signed Millwall match ball that went for around £120.00
Next up was a signed Charlton one.
With no interest, Dave kept bidding himself up on it, to take it to £130.00.
A Millwall bloke sitting nearby was bemused as to why he kept on adding to his own bid.
His mate told him that was Dave's generosity.
Dave told me that there was no way a Millwall ball was going for more than a Charlton one :-)55 -
Terrible news , a lovely bloke and long time Addick. His home became a hub on CARD protest days with boxes of flyers , pigs , you name it being dropped off there.
A couple of years after the museum got the mural done opposite the station , he volunteered to go and give it a clean.
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Rip Dave0
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Very sad news, have always enjoyed his posts as he fired from the hip about our results, and spoke his mind.
You can take one good look at this thread to get an idea on the type of character he was, and what a miss he will be to a lot of people.
I didn't speak to him personally, but as others have said, I do recognise him. A big loss for Charlton and my condolences to his close family and friends.
Rest in Peace Dave.2 -
Loved big Dave 😞 . . So many memories travelling all over following the Team . . . A true gentleman, proud Scot and family man . . . We met with our families for dinner close to his Scottish home in Lossiemouth just a few years ago . . . Many pre seasons with him . . . Dublin late 90s was a good one . . . Very proud to call you my friend RIP Dave 💔 . .9
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Rest in Peace Dave.0
