BOB ROSE R.I.P.

[Pompey Mick]

It was at 12.00 Sat 29th Aug. that I received the sad news that one of our members, Bob Rose, had passed away.

He had been suddenly taken into hospital the day before and had suffered a failure of his pancreas which caused a heart attack which led to his death.

He had recently celebrated his 80th Birthday and ,although suffering badly from Arthritis in his hands(ETS was a godsend), still competed with his pigeons with the help of ex-member Pete Whitehill.

He recently competed in the BBC Lamballe timing two of his three entries and also recorded a decent time in the BBC Bordeaux race.

This shock news put a complete dampener on the day, as I had known Bob since I started in pigeons in 1963, and my pleasure in winning my first YB race for four years was somewhat muted, I've named the winner 'Bob'.

As Bob only raced a small team of YBs he was asked early on Friday if he was sending that week to which he replied ' No, they've done enough for me this year'. Sadly next year will never come.

The funeral will take place at Milton Cemetary, Portsmouth on Thursday  17th Sep at 2.00p.m.

[jimmy white]

always very sad when this happens, condolences to his family, may he rest in peace

[Taylorsloft]

R I P  

[alex wight]

The world looses another good un, rip, our thoughts are with the family and friends at this sad time.

[pigeonpete]

so sad to hear! rest in peace.  :'(

[kev43]

may he R.I.P and condolences 2 all his family and friends

[Babybird]

R.I.P Bob, my thoughts are with your family and friends at this sad time

[Guest]

R I P, sadly the loss of another old timer .

[blackdog]

R.I.P.