About Me
Our good friend Bod sadly died, aged 39, at 2.30am on Tuesday 14 August 2007, following an accident just over a week earlier.
Anyone who knew him will remember how funny Bod was, whether with his quick wit or all the mad stuff he got up to, he kept us constantly amused and was always the last one standing at a piss up. He was also an extraordinarily talented bass player, very clever, and extremely generous - he would do anything for anyone.
Bod took each day as it came, lived by his own rules, and was very happy. He was well-liked by everyone who knew him, and will be much missed by his family, his son, Luke, and his many, many mates.
BOD'S FUNERAL:
Bod's funeral was held on Tuesday 4 September, 10:20am, at Cottingley Crematorium. So many people attended that many had to stand in the aisles at the service. Afterwards we all went on to give Bod a send off he would have been truly proud of!
At the family's request, donations may be made for the Burns Unit at Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield.
From Bod's Dad and Pauline...
Much loved son
Remembering you is easy
We do it every day
It is the heartache of losing you
That will never go away.
From Bod's sister, Vanessa...
We aren't a family to cuddle or hug
To openly talk of feelings or love
Can't tell you how much I regret that I hid
Just what I always thought of you, Our Kid.
Yes we could laugh and yes we could chat
You called me Our Lass, I loved hearing that
I don't think you knew how I thought you were great
I'm telling you now but I know I'm too late.
Never missed you before cos I knew you were there
But I'm missing you now you're some other place somewhere
Is it true John, please tell me, have you really gone
Never told you I loved you, I waited too long.
Each morning I wake up and lose you again
Replay in my mind all your fear and your pain
I think of your strength and your fight to survive
On that horrible day when first we all cried.
It hurts me to think that you just might have known
You'd be making this final journey alone
Goodbye my brave brother and thanks for your fight
It allowed us who love you to just say goodnight.
From Bod's Mam and Micky...
There's nothing in life that can ease our pain
Where others see sunshine we see only rain
No laughter no smiles, our world turned to grey
As we sat with you helpless while you slipped away
Our beautiful son who has gone from this place
We recall our memories, we picture your face
And when the day comes when we're with you once more
Please be there waiting, hold open the door
The nights are too short now, the days are too long
We're screaming inside because we've lost you, John
Our hearts are so heavy with grief and with sorrow
We fight through today and dread each tomorrow.
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From the remnants of Leeds' very own 80s punk rock superstars, Incest Brothers, emerges Free Tenners, older, wiser and much better looking! With a whole new set of instant classics, be warned, we're back!! (Sept. 2006)
