Vale "The Banker"

[BornInDroopSt'54]

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]

Sorry for your loss, much love to you and your family.

[Maddog37]

Thanks for sharing at a time that is no doubt very tough for you. Deepest sympathies to you and your family.

[bornadog]

Sincere condolences to you and your family. I always enjoyed reading his posts and wish his family all the best.

[azabob]

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]

My condolences to you and your family.

[MrMahatma]

Condolences mate. My thoughts are with your family.

Thanks for sharing the story.

[AndrewP6]

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]

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

.

[Bulldog4life]

A fine tribute. My condolences.

[Scraggers]

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]

Condolences Droop , family and friends, maybe the Banker can help us from above now.

[Go_Dogs]

Very sorry for your loss. RIP The Banker.

[Ghost Dog]

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]

Thanks for writing such a great tribute. My condolences.

[EasternWest]

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]

Thoughts & Prayers are with you and your family on your sad loss

[GVGjr]

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

[Dry Rot]

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]

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]

Very sorry to hear of your loss Droop St. I always enjoyed The Bankers contributions, he will be a loss to the forum.

[Chicago1]

So very saddened to read this news. My sympathies. He was as old as me... :(

[Topdog]

Great tribute Droop St. **** Cancer, takes far too many far too quickly.

[Sedat]

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]

Great tribute.

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

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]

My condolences to you and your family.

[BulldogBelle]

Sorry for your loss and my deepest condolences to you and your family Droop St.

[w3design]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

So sorry for you loss DroopSt, but thank you for such a lovely tribute. RIP The Banker.

[FrediKanoute]

Echoing the thoughts of others, my condolences for your loss.

Gordon

[Murphy'sLore]

So sorry to hear this Droop St, thinking of you and your family.

[LostDoggy]

What a beautiful tribute. My thoughts are with you and your family. XOXO

[always right]

Condolences to you and your family. Your brother and EJ are now in the same place.

[Remi Moses]

Deepest sympathy Droop st :(

[Mantis]

RIP 'the banker'.

Condolences to the family.

[Templeton31]

A fitting tribute to The Banker.

Condolences to you and The Bankers family DroopSt.

[Twodogs]

Sorry to hear about your loss. I'm an only child so I can only guess what you are going through.

[Happy Days]

So sorry to hear this Droop St. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[immortalmike]

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]

RIP The Banker.

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

[Bulldog Revolution]

RIP The Banker

A touching tribute

Go Dogs!

[ratsmac]

Condolences to you and your family. RIP The Banker.