Dave Harrison RIP

Dave Harrison RIP

wanderer paul said:
His father left us a number of years ago, who originally got me into the collecting Brentford FC bug,
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Same here.

I only saw him recently at the Rochdale home game, in the programme shop.

Still can't believe it.
 

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Just got an email on this from the BFCPCC
To say this has shaken me up, is an understatement
Dave was the nicest bloke you could ever meet. He recently emailed me, asking if I wanted home programmes kept for this season
I can't believe I won't see him again. So many great memories of him.
His Dad was a brilliant fella aswell and used to run the programme shop.
Coming to Brentford again and not seeing Dave there is unthinkable.
So really sad. I can't believe it
Someone please let me know details of the funeral and I'll try to come back for it.
Crying my eyes out here !
God rest your soul Dave mate
 

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I got to know Dave well over the last few years working next door in the press room to the programme shop he was a nice guy and ill miss our little chats
RIP Dave
 

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dreadfull news, really nice guy and always helpfull in any way RIP dave.
 

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I never knew Dave, but he was a bee and that is good enough for me. Thoughts go out to his family at this difficult time. RIP Dave, you will be sadly missed by the Brentford family.
 

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Strange that I never knew Dave because as a youngster one of the highlights of my week was visiting his dad at his programme kiosk before the game, before the portacabin (club shop) took it's place many years ago. On the right was a kiosk selling general programmes from all different clubs and to the left was Dick Harrison specializing in old Brentford programmes. I remember Dick would keep your 'wants' list and as a kid it was exciting to see what he'd found you since you last saw him. I had no idea Dick's son had 'kept it in the family'. RIP Dave. Very sad news.
 
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Well what can I say what a horrible day, after hearing the news on the way to see him yesterday that he had suffered a stroke and that they were not accepting visitors by his daughter. I was praying and hoping that he would recover from this, alas the news this morning was devastating.
David was a true friend and it wont be the same not seeing BigH at GP and all the other grounds again. Along with the Northampton Brentford family get togethers of course too!

Along with the huge dedication to all things Brentford, as has been mentoned earlier in this thread, he also spent huge amounts of time organising golf days in which he helped raise thousands of pounds for Northampton Autism Concern, I was fortunate in that David asked me to play in this year and was a great day. He did however christen me with the tag 'El bandito' not suprising I guess after scoring 45 points.

Its a great shame that he didn't manage to get his next project, the book mentioned by Mark earlier, perhaps we could still do this in his memory.

He was confident of a successful season so come on boys prove him right and he'll be watching up there with all the others!!!

Well I guess its time for 'El Bandito' to say RIP Dave you will be truly missed mate
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What can be added to what has already been said a real gentleman very sad,
 

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Just 56 - no age at all.
Condolences to friends and family.
RIP.
 

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I am still trying to come to terms with the loss of someone I was proud to have as a friend. His support for Brentford knew no bounds. Not only did he try to see every game in a season, he was a regular attender at training sessions (travelling from Northampton) His home in Northampton is a "Brentford Museum", including a very substantial model of Griffin Park; I doubt whether there is the like for any football club in the country.

The loss of David to the support of Brentford Football Club is a major blow. He was a large man with a very large heart. Brentford was his life even though he lived more than 70 miles from GP.

The loss of David to me as a friend is a shattering blow. It was me who had the unfortunate task of taking David to hospital last week when he became ill and that was the last I saw of him (I have been away on holiday until today).

David, you will always be remembered R.I.P.
 

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HunsburyBee said:
I am still trying to come to terms with the loss of someone I was proud to have as a friend. His support for Brentford knew no bounds. Not only did he try to see every game in a season, he was a regular attender at training sessions (travelling from Northampton) His home in Northampton is a "Brentford Museum", including a very substantial model of Griffin Park; I doubt whether there is the like for any football club in the country.

The loss of David to the support of Brentford Football Club is a major blow. He was a large man with a very large heart. Brentford was his life even though he lived more than 70 miles from GP.

The loss of David to me as a friend is a shattering blow. It was me who had the unfortunate task of taking David to hospital last week when he became ill and that was the last I saw of him (I have been away on holiday until today).

David, you will always be remembered R.I.P.
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I think this needs to be put as the first post on this thread please mods, anything from Alan, toeneebee who is away at the mo, NorthantsBee and jay are the key responses as they were by far and away his closest allies up here.
 

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24 hours on from when NB informed us of this very sad news it still has me reeling a little.

I won't claim to know Dave well but we saw each other everywhere and he was always the sort of guy you just expected to be there, either in the programme shop or at an away game in some God-forsaken hole.

I heard about his Brentford collection and it is the sort of thing that needs to be preserved and built upon by someone with the time and inclination, I hope it goes to a good home.

He was a Brentford man, always had a smile and a hello and it's very, very sad that he has gone so soon.
 

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Just seen the news about David Harrison... a great shock, he was such a committed fan.

Haven't really been so close in recent years but when I was a kid I lived next door to his grandparents so knew both him and his father, Dick, pretty well. I could see how he inherited his Bee-worship from his dad. Both were real gentlemen... unassuming guys but with real passion for the club and who have left us far too soon.

I hope that David's dedication to the club is reflected in a proper appreciation on the OS as well as in a future programme. From what I can gather his own collection probably amounts to a virtual history of BFC, trust it will be preserved for others to enjoy.

Deep condolences.
 

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Very sad news.

I had the pleasure of seeing his 'Brentford' room - GP model an' all - and it was very impressive.

As always it is sad to lose a true Bees fan and this is particularly so in his case.

RIP Dave.
 

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I didn't know David but it's clear we've lost a true Bee - and that's always sad.

RIP.
 

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My dad

Hi everyone

I would like to say thank you for your kind words, my dad would be so proud to have so many good friends and have so many lovely things written about him.

He was very proud to be called a Brentford fan and would have done anything for the club, he thoroughly enjoyed working in the programme shop and travelling to as many games as he could. He was even trying to make it to games when he was unwell, or getting regular updates from friends at the game. He enjoyed going to the training ground to watch the team train on days off. Brentford meant everything to him and I am so pleased that he was so greatly respected.

My dad was an amazing dad and Grandad and will be greatly missed by everyone in our family. No words can really describe how great he was or how much I will miss him.
RIP dad, your granddaughter will miss you greatly too.
 

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lisafudge said:
Hi everyone

I would like to say thank you for your kind words, my dad would be so proud to have so many good friends and have so many lovely things written about him.

He was very proud to be called a Brentford fan and would have done anything for the club, he thoroughly enjoyed working in the programme shop and travelling to as many games as he could. He was even trying to make it to games when he was unwell, or getting regular updates from friends at the game. He enjoyed going to the training ground to watch the team train on days off. Brentford meant everything to him and I am so pleased that he was so greatly respected.

My dad was an amazing dad and Grandad and will be greatly missed by everyone in our family. No words can really describe how great he was or how much I will miss him.
RIP dad, your granddaughter will miss you greatly too.
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Lisa,

I havent posted on this site for a year and there are few things that could make me do so again. However the sad events of this week have been enough.

I have said little on this thread, beyond he will be missed, but it goes deeper than that.

After a chance post from Big H on the GPG re travelling to games from Northampton, your Dad an I got in touch. There was no looking back. From the first "lift" to whatever god forsaken northern outpost it was, we were firm friends.... sharing lifts to games, Big Red Balls, walks from Brighton to Brentford, a meal after a match, a takeaway at his home after admiring his fab Bees (and other stuff!) collection, a quick beer for the hell of it or watching England during the world cup (how joyous!!) your Dad was a joy to be with.

I am so pleased he saw you married and Chloe born, he was immensely proud of you both.

Whenever the Northampton Bees, or any other Bees fans come to that (your Dad and I were one of only 125 (ish) idiots that went to Nottm Forest for a JPT match) get together, there will be a great gap left by his absence, that will never be filled.

It's taken me a while to compose this post, I hope the sentiments are clear.

David, my lovely friend, RIP Mate xx
 

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Two of the best posts in months, sadly for the wrong reasons, but lovely pieces about a 'good guy'. This loss has come as quite a shock to all those that have known or met Dave. I'm just a bit saddened that the main OS hasn't carried something about this sad loss.
 

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I saw him once or twice 'around the place' though never had the pleasure of meeting what seems such a loyal fan and genuinely decent bloke. R.I.P, and condolences to his family.
 

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West Wilts Bee said:
I never knew Dave, but he was a bee and that is good enough for me. Thoughts go out to his family at this difficult time. RIP Dave, you will be sadly missed by the Brentford family.
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........................exactly my own sentiments.........................
 

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RIP

None of you know me but i have lived through this week as Brian Wilson (northants bees) has been my van mate . I have been touched bye the comments and sentiments from all af you. Dave sounds to me to be a true fan from a famous old club who's friends and fellow supporters will miss beyond belief . i hope to be at griffin park on sat as i feel i would like to share your wonderful camaraderie and values . Hamish (beerbottles) Dundee fc supporter .
 

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Nice words at a very sad time. Thank you Hamish. Welcome to the family.
 

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When I managed Brentford FC it was one of my first tasks to get the training ground back near Brentford and make it always open to our supporters.
I hoped it would bring the supporters closer to the players and give the supporters the opportunity to see what goes on day to day and of course feed of their love for the club that we represented .
Over those couple of years I got to know Dave Harrison.
He was kind to me if we didn't do so well,he encouraged me,supported me and filled me with his love and positive energy for Brentford FC. It was people like him that made it for me.
A down to earth , humble salt of the earth football supporter the type I like.
Its a sad day that a decent man and I would say a friend of mine has been "transferred" to the other side
but I for one won't forget him

God bless Dave Harrison

Martin
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MA wanted this passed on.
 
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RIP Dave.

My thoughts are with your family.

Your familiar face was usually the first thing we saw at any away ground

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Hi everyone

As a Northampton fan and work colleague of "Harry" i spent many a Monday morning in recent years discussing the highs and lows of both our clubs with the big man.

Quite simply there can be no bigger Bees fan - they were Harry's pride and joy and i can only imagine how difficult it must have been in recent months and weeks for him to have to miss games due to his illness.

Our office has been so subdued this past week as we come to terms with the loss of such a character - those that know David can imagine the void he has left our workplace - no matter how much he loved his bees and dedicated his time to then, he was still a very committed worker and was rarely absent from work before his illness.

As mentioned before the "Brentford" shrine is something that i hope Lisa, the programme club and the football club can maintain and ensure the right people keep David's memory alive.

In the past few years myself and some colleagues enjoyed some enjoyable away days with David - these included trips to Bolton and Sunderland to see NTFC's Carling Cup run of a couple of seasons back. It also took in a trip to Notts County to see the bees and an "interesting" trip to Dagenham only for floodlight failure to cost us the chance of seeing any football!!!

Finally i would like to thank everyone for their comments above - it's great to see that David's legacy won't be forgotten - i am going to pass these comments on to some colleagues at work as i know many will take heart from the way in which David was viewed in the wider world.

Thanks for the memories Harry - you were one of a kind.

David.
 

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lisafudge said:
Hi everyone

I would like to say thank you for your kind words, my dad would be so proud to have so many good friends and have so many lovely things written about him.

He was very proud to be called a Brentford fan and would have done anything for the club, he thoroughly enjoyed working in the programme shop and travelling to as many games as he could. He was even trying to make it to games when he was unwell, or getting regular updates from friends at the game. He enjoyed going to the training ground to watch the team train on days off. Brentford meant everything to him and I am so pleased that he was so greatly respected.

My dad was an amazing dad and Grandad and will be greatly missed by everyone in our family. No words can really describe how great he was or how much I will miss him.
RIP dad, your granddaughter will miss you greatly too.
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Lovely words.

My thoughts are with you Lisa.
 

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Just lost for words, having got Dave to hospital with HunsburyBee the night before my holiday I thought he would be in safe hands and is now in Gods hands. Dave you were a legend and a true friend but you have left behind a memory that shall stay with me forever. God bless and rest in peace. Lisa and family you have my sincere condolences.
 

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Hi

I have now been able to organise my dads funeral which will take place on friday 8th October at 1:30pm at Surrey and Sussex Crematorium followed by a gathering at dads old social club The Holbrook club in Horsham. It will be Family flowers only donations to St Catherines Hospice and/or Autism Concern these can be sent to Freeman funeral directors or a collection will take place at the ceremony. logistically I would like a rough idea of numbers for catering purposes.

Kind regards
Lisa
 

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Has there been an article printed in the programme about Dave? Couldnt find anything in the Hartlepool, Everton or Charlton Progs.
 

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It doesn't seem like it. Sadly. I suppose with jim towers passing away it may be held over to the Oldham programme. I also thought jim towers picture should've been the front cover, but there you go, a bees legend getting a few pages inside. Let's hope Dave's article is in the Oldham programme.
 

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Hi there I have spoken to Peter Gilham and there is an article going in the programme this weekend regarding my dad, Dave Harrison. Thank you all for your kind words.
Lisa
 

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lisafudge said:
Hi there I have spoken to Peter Gilham and there is an article going in the programme this weekend regarding my dad, Dave Harrison. Thank you all for your kind words.
Lisa
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Good news
 

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lisafudge said:
Hi there I have spoken to Peter Gilham and there is an article going in the programme this weekend regarding my dad, Dave Harrison. Thank you all for your kind words.
Lisa
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Is it Peter who has written the article, do you know ?
 

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lisafudge said:
Hi All

I hope you are all well and don't mind me emailing you all. I can't believe it has been nearly 3 years since dad passed away it still feels like yesterday. I still find it so difficult that he is not here to talk, see his big smile and to see his 2 grandchildren growing up.

As you all know dad did lots of fund-raising for different charities so I have decided to follow in his footsteps and try to raise money for the heart foundation in his memory. I now feel ready to do something in his memory so I am going to do the 5K at Hyde park with the British heart foundation. I have placed a link to my page https://www.justgiving.com/Lisa-Fudge/ and would be extremely grateful if you were able to donate a little to go to the heart foundation in memory of dad.

We are also thinking of doing a golf day as dad really enjoyed his golf. I will let you all know when this will be if you would be interested in particiapting.

Many thanks in advance
Lisa
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I thought this needed a wider audience.
 

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It's particularly poignant at this time that this invitation from Lisa arrives on the Eve of an opportunity for "The Bees" to rise to its former "greatness".

David (and, indeed, his father before him) would have loved to be around to see what, hopefully, "their Club" will achieve on Sarurday. Anybody who was fortunate enough to know David, knew that Brentford F.C. was his life and his passion. It is such a terrible shame that he was taken from us so early. I'm sure however that he will be cheering loudly for his beloved Bees from "Up there" on Saturday.

I would encourage everybody who knew David to support this request from his daughter.

All we need now to make her day is a win on Saturday . Come on Brentford - Do it for David !
 
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Can't believe it is over 2 years back now ! David was a true Bee and a top, top bloke. He'll be there Saturday, cheering them on no doubt. Would love us to do it for him.
 
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