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A photographer friend of mine is doing this project, taking people who have lost those close to them back to a location of their favourite photo.

I lost my Dad last year and my favourite photo is one Neil took and posted in the crowd pics on Facebook. Some of you knew Bob Torry (south stand R97 & 98) - here's my story.

http://james.lovedandlostproject.co.uk/i#james-story

Simon is hoping others will share their stories - if recommend it, it's been a great experience for me, and I think you'll agree, handled very sensitively.

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Amazing story, although obviously sad, it is warming to know that your memories of your Dad are fond ones. Thanks for sharing this and I hope that for years to come you can watch the video again and relive some of the wonderful moments you both spent together, at Hillsborough and beyond.

 

There is a lot of dross on the interweb these days. Simon's website just goes to show what a powerful medium it can be, in the right hands. Plus 1 for Simon Bray and I hope the site continues to grow and helps others share their memories and relieve the deep hurt losing a loved one can bring.

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Neil, if you think there's a my chance of finding that original photo I would love to have it (will happily pay whatever the costs would be)

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Thank you so much for posting.

I lost my Mum to cancer in 2004 and we were South Stand season ticket holders together. She first took me on her shoulders to the Germany semi-final in 1966 when I was 3. She took me and my mates to the FA Cup replays in Leicester when I was 14. She was helped over the barriers and escorted by police to the seats when it kicked off in our section nextto the Arsenal fans. We were together at Wembley when Sheridan scored against Man U in 91 and again in 93 to see Waddle's belter against the other lot. Finals, final replays, you name it. She is remembered on the Boxing Day massacre wall as "Moira - 4ever Owl" and always will be.

You have managed to bring a host of memories flooding back and i thank you for that.

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Excellent read.

 

My own father is still fortunately alive and going to the games, and I go with him and my mates when I do go. I had fair few years..maybe 15/16 where I had little or no contact with him after he left my mum but going to watch SWFC together again from 2005 onwards as grown men - like we had father and little boy in the late 70's and 80's - was the most instrumental thing in us building a relationship again so I could relate to that bit of your story.

 

Thanks again. 

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