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BornInDroopSt'54
22-04-2012, 12:00 PM
We have lost a contributor to cancer. "The Banker", my beloved brother, passed away at 8:30 this morning after six months with prostate cancer, during which he showed the depth of his best qualities, courage, style, emotional intelligence and care for others. He did not express any sense of suffering either physically or mentally during his illness. In fact to visit him was an uplifting experience during this time.
We were born in Droop St Footscray both on Feb 10, he in 1952, me in a great year for Footscray fans, 1954. So he lived and died without experiencing what we follow our team for: a premiership. We did not start barracking for the Dogs until about 1957 being too young before that so '54 doesn't count. Before we moved from Footscray, he aged nine and me seven, we would find our way together to the Western Oval for games and practice sessions, seeing the great Ted Whitten do things the cameras did not catch and the valiant John Shultz who actually played fairly without whacking anyone and did the Brownlow proud. We were together at the MCG for the preliminary final 1997 Adelaide Crows when we could have, should have been on the road to a premiership but had our guts taken out instead.
Tim was a natural winner, successful restauranteur, skilled sportsman, everyone loved him. He was a mercurial character. His postings here were very conservative as if he didn't want to attract attention, I'm guessing hence the name "The Banker".
If ever the Bulldogs win the big one, he will be coursing through me with all the force of nature.

LostDoggy
22-04-2012, 12:07 PM
Sorry for your loss, much love to you and your family.

Maddog37
22-04-2012, 12:07 PM
Thanks for sharing at a time that is no doubt very tough for you. Deepest sympathies to you and your family.

bornadog
22-04-2012, 12:08 PM
Sincere condolences to you and your family. I always enjoyed reading his posts and wish his family all the best.

azabob
22-04-2012, 12:09 PM
My thoughts are with you Droop St and your family.

RIP "The Banker"

Thank you for taking the time to share those brief stories about your footy lives together.

Eastdog
22-04-2012, 12:10 PM
My condolences to you and your family.

MrMahatma
22-04-2012, 12:24 PM
Condolences mate. My thoughts are with your family.

Thanks for sharing the story.

AndrewP6
22-04-2012, 12:44 PM
Oh no :( So very sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Sincere condolences to all the family.Cancer is such a horrible disease, may he now rest in peace.

LostDoggy
22-04-2012, 12:51 PM
All the best to you and the family

I,m sure the AFL would,nt mind if his spirit played as an extra forward today

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Bulldog4life
22-04-2012, 12:55 PM
A fine tribute. My condolences.

Scraggers
22-04-2012, 12:58 PM
My thoughts are with you and your family with the loss of your brother Tim aka "The Banker".

I cannot begin to think of the pain you are feeling right at this moment; I truly appreciate you posting this thread at this time ... It brought a tear (or two).

My father-in-law has just begun his fight with prostrate cancer too.

Tim was also a very generous person, making a large donation to my fundraising for SIDS'n'Kids.

He will be missed on this forum.

RIP The Banker

ledge
22-04-2012, 12:59 PM
Condolences Droop , family and friends, maybe the Banker can help us from above now.

Go_Dogs
22-04-2012, 01:03 PM
Very sorry for your loss. RIP The Banker.

Ghost Dog
22-04-2012, 01:06 PM
I'm so sorry to hear that he passed, but it sounds as though his passing inspired those around him with his dignity and courage. Go gently and thanks for sharing your story. I really enjoyed reading it.

LongWait
22-04-2012, 01:50 PM
Thanks for writing such a great tribute. My condolences.

EasternWest
22-04-2012, 01:55 PM
We have lost a contributor to cancer. "The Banker", my beloved brother, passed away at 8:30 this morning after six months with prostate cancer, during which he showed the depth of his best qualities, courage, style, emotional intelligence and care for others. He did not express any sense of suffering either physically or mentally during his illness. In fact to visit him was an uplifting experience during this time.
We were born in Droop St Footscray both on Feb 10, he in 1952, me in a great year for Footscray fans, 1954. So he lived and died without experiencing what we follow our team for: a premiership. We did not start barracking for the Dogs until about 1957 being too young before that so '54 doesn't count. Before we moved from Footscray, he aged nine and me seven, we would find our way together to the Western Oval for games and practice sessions, seeing the great Ted Whitten do things the cameras did not catch and the valiant John Shultz who actually played fairly without whacking anyone and did the Brownlow proud. We were together at the MCG for the preliminary final 1997 Adelaide Crows when we could have, should have been on the road to a premiership but had our guts taken out instead.
Tim was a natural winner, successful restauranteur, skilled sportsman, everyone loved him. He was a mercurial character. His postings here were very conservative as if he didn't want to attract attention, I'm guessing hence the name "The Banker".
If ever the Bulldogs win the big one, he will be coursing through me with all the force of nature.

What a terrific piece of writing. Sincere condolences on your loss. I always enjoyed his posts. He was a good, fair minded analyst.

Vale The Banker.

OLD SCRAGGer
22-04-2012, 02:10 PM
Thoughts & Prayers are with you and your family on your sad loss

GVGjr
22-04-2012, 03:01 PM
My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Dry Rot
22-04-2012, 03:24 PM
Great tribute and sorry to hear of your loss. RIP The Banker.

It's not often we lose a WOOF member, so here's a suggestion.

Why we don't we have "The Banker's Cup" just for today's game to remember him?

ie whichever player polls highest today in the WOOF Player Awards wins The Banker's Cup. I think he'd like that.

anfo27
22-04-2012, 03:47 PM
RIP The Banker.
My thoughts are with you & your family Droop St, all the best mate & thanks for sharing.
Heres hoping the dogs can get a win for The Banker today.

Greystache
22-04-2012, 03:51 PM
Very sorry to hear of your loss Droop St. I always enjoyed The Bankers contributions, he will be a loss to the forum.

Chicago1
22-04-2012, 04:04 PM
So very saddened to read this news. My sympathies. He was as old as me... :(

Topdog
22-04-2012, 04:23 PM
Great tribute Droop St. **** Cancer, takes far too many far too quickly.

Sedat
22-04-2012, 04:31 PM
Echo everybody else's thoughts. Sincere condolances to the family, and 'The Banker's' insightful comments will certainly be missed on woof.

The Bulldogs Bite
22-04-2012, 04:31 PM
Great tribute.

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
22-04-2012, 05:20 PM
This is obviously an extremely difficult time for you and your family. Thank you for sharing some of your brother's story with us.
My condolences to you and your family.

Max469
22-04-2012, 08:44 PM
My condolences to you and your family.

BulldogBelle
22-04-2012, 08:52 PM
Sorry for your loss and my deepest condolences to you and your family Droop St.

w3design
22-04-2012, 08:56 PM
A beautifully written and poignant tribute. We don't put faces to many on this forum but we feel the loss just the same. Condolences to your family, may he rest in peace.

SonofScray
22-04-2012, 09:00 PM
Sad news, my condolences to you and your family. Thanks for sharing that tribute, family is a big part of being a fan of a footy club, it is what makes it that bit more special.

Raw Toast
22-04-2012, 09:16 PM
My condolences Droop, and thanks for that magnificent tribute (it also left me wanting to hear more).


Great tribute and sorry to hear of your loss. RIP The Banker.

It's not often we lose a WOOF member, so here's a suggestion.

Why we don't we have "The Banker's Cup" just for today's game to remember him?

ie whichever player polls highest today in the WOOF Player Awards wins The Banker's Cup. I think he'd like that.

This is a great idea.

BornInDroopSt'54
22-04-2012, 09:22 PM
Thankyou all of you for your responses, they have fortified me and made me feel like I am part of a larger family. Each and everyone of the responses has been fantastic, as I know you all by following all your posts. I actually feel elevated by Tim's passing. Dry Rot what a great suggestion.

Doc26
22-04-2012, 11:19 PM
Thanks for your heartfelt post 'DroopSt' and condolences to you and the family for the loss of your brother, The Banker.

As the years roll on that elusive flag really does have a lot to answer to.

LostDoggy
23-04-2012, 10:05 AM
Thanks for posting such a heartfelt tribute to your brother DroopStreet, at such a difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all your family. May he rest in peace.

Daughter of the West
23-04-2012, 11:26 AM
So sorry for you loss DroopSt, but thank you for such a lovely tribute. RIP The Banker.

FrediKanoute
24-04-2012, 12:44 AM
Echoing the thoughts of others, my condolences for your loss.

Gordon

Murphy'sLore
24-04-2012, 10:03 AM
So sorry to hear this Droop St, thinking of you and your family.

LostDoggy
24-04-2012, 12:31 PM
What a beautiful tribute. My thoughts are with you and your family. XOXO

always right
24-04-2012, 02:16 PM
Condolences to you and your family. Your brother and EJ are now in the same place.

Remi Moses
24-04-2012, 07:38 PM
Deepest sympathy Droop st :(

Mantis
24-04-2012, 07:48 PM
RIP 'the banker'.

Condolences to the family.

Templeton31
24-04-2012, 07:51 PM
A fitting tribute to The Banker.

Condolences to you and The Bankers family DroopSt.

Twodogs
24-04-2012, 07:51 PM
Sorry to hear about your loss. I'm an only child so I can only guess what you are going through.

Happy Days
24-04-2012, 08:56 PM
So sorry to hear this Droop St. My thoughts are with you and your family.

immortalmike
24-04-2012, 08:58 PM
My deepest condolences also Droop st... I'm am extremely sorry to hear of The Banker's passing, I always enjoyed his contributions to this board. He will most certainly be missed.

jeemak
25-04-2012, 03:09 AM
RIP The Banker.

I hope you and your family are doing as well as you possibly can at this point.

Bulldog Revolution
25-04-2012, 08:43 AM
RIP The Banker

A touching tribute

Go Dogs!

ratsmac
27-04-2012, 07:46 PM
Condolences to you and your family. RIP The Banker.