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"Lion1961" - Alec

Discussion in 'TalkCeltic Pub' started by Mr. Slippyfist, Dec 27, 2024.

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  1. Hydrobhoy

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    rip ynwa :shamrock:
     
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  2. belbhoy

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    RIP brother, * always takes the good guys, Paint them heavenly skies Green and white im sure everyone will spare a thought when the game kicks off as you will be watching your beloved Hoops:ynwacelti
     
  3. Jeannie960 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Such a gentleman. One of my fond memories is that he once messaged me many years ago to ask if I had experienced sexism on the site....I almost choked on my tea :56:Naturally I gave a measured response :52: We really did have some laughs back then and some of the threads were just unforgettable :celt_2:
     
  4. Slaw

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    Heart sank when I saw the thread title.

    I can’t speak highly enough of Alec. When I was about 15 years old I was on here and was deeply struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. Alec gave me advice privately and talked with me almost daily for quite a while. As a kid it was incredibly difficult to open up like that in real life and it was so much easier to have someone like Alec there to talk to almost anonymously. He eventually got me to see that it was a good idea to talk to my mother about how I was feeling and taking that step helped me enormously.

    I thought you all would like to hear that story about the character of the man.

    I’ll miss you mate and thank you for being there for me :shamrock:
     
  5. Seán Mac D Gold Member Gold Member

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    Awful news, Alec was a gem of a guy.

    You'll never walk alone :ynwacelti
     
  6. johnboy19

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    R.I.P. Alec and condolences to all who've lost someone recently.
     
  7. belfastcelt Gold Member Gold Member

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    RIP Lion
     
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  8. Davbhoyinoz

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    RIP Alec
     
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    He also told me to meet him at the pools office but for some reason my brain switched it to polling station. I asked several people including the police about ''where's the polling station?'' So I sent Alec a text and said ''i'm just looking for the polling station....''
    When I finally found Alec he was looking at me as if I was a complete eedjit. Lol
     
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  10. Taz Blind Justice Gold Member News Writer

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    Oh, am genuinely sorry to learn of this. He was such a gent. :(

    Rest in peace, Alec. YNWA.
     
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    Just seen this. Tragic, what a genuine nice man he was.. RIP Alex
     
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  12. trackebhoy

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    Top Top Guy was Alec. Met him a couple of times & always eager to help put with tickets for games. RIP big man :shamrock:
     
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