Rob Johnston RIP

Rob Johnston RIP

Just a note to say thanks to all that have given money towards some flowers for the funeral. The rest of the money will go be donated to the British Heart Foundation at his mothers request. Anybody who hasn't got details about the funeral feel free to send a PM or email.

Thanks
 

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The Prophet said:
Just a note to say thanks to all that have given money towards some flowers for the funeral. The rest of the money will go be donated to the British Heart Foundation at his mothers request. Anybody who hasn't got details about the funeral feel free to send a PM or email.

Thanks
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Give you a cheque on Wednesday..

Nick.
 

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Just got back from Robs funeral. It was a lovely service and Rob was remembered in exactly the right way. Lots of BFC fans there, the church was packed to the rafters of people paying their respects to this well liked guy who will sorely be missed by his BFC mates at home and away games

God bless you Rob and as ever Up the Bees :sorted:
 

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Didn't know Rob but all the same such a young life sadly departed. I'm sure his legacy will live on for many years to come at GP. RIP
 

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Mads Bee said:
Just got back from Robs funeral. It was a lovely service and Rob was remembered in exactly the right way. Lots of BFC fans there, the church was packed to the rafters of people paying their respects to this well liked guy who will sorely be missed by his BFC mates at home and away games

God bless you Rob and as ever Up the Bees :sorted:
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Agree with that.

Also it was good to see club officers there paying their respects.

Rest in peace Rob.
 

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The turn out was amazing, about 350 in the church :eek:

(We had a laugh with Pete afterwards that Bees supporters always exagerate and double the away following! but there really were around that number paying their respects..)

Big family granted, but their were loads of people from 'The Brentford Family' there too..

Touching afternoon.

RIP Rob.
 

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Greenholme Bee said:
The turn out was amazing, about 350 in the church :eek:

(We had a laugh with Pete afterwards that Bees supporters always exagerate and double the away following! but there really were around that number paying their respects..)

Big family granted, but their were loads of people from 'The Brentford Family' there too..

Touching afternoon.

RIP Rob.
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:imwith: Standing room only at the back

Champagne moment - the priest's stories of Rob growing up. "I'm still aspiring to be a saint" (immediately after he'd got into some trouble or other). I could picture him saying it.lol
 

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Very moving football eulogy for Rob by Anthony Johnston and was spot on. Sad times can bring out the best in people and pull families together for each other, this seems to be one of those times.

Have to say a very sad event for PJ and his family, has seen BFC at it`s best. Quick to react, thoughtful and dignified. Those responsible at BFC will be remembered and thanked.
 

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It was a really nice service.

As stated it was standing room only at the back with a minimum of at least 350 people being in the church.

As stated the champagne moment was the Priest's stories of Rob growing up and stating or pre-empting. "I'm still aspiring to be a saint".

There were a number of references to the Brentford family and you just knew that with their combined strength and internal support that Robs family will pull through.

RIP Rob
 

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Church packed to the rafters as previously posted..Standing rooom only at the back indeed ,worth it though.Proud to be there and one of the " Brentford family " RIP Rob ,and love to PJ with a player now missing from his team xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 

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Can only echo all the sentiments above. It was a lovely, respectful, moving service which I hope brought a small amount of comfort to Pete and the rest of the family. On a personal note, it made me feel very proud to be part of the extended 'Brentford family'- so many people came to pay their repects because of a shared love for this club, and it was great to see Andy Scott et al making the effort to show their support.
 

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Was great to see some of Robs pals that he brought to Brentford games over the last few years. Gone but not forgotten mate
 

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Rest In Peace if someone can give me the correct format or address etc would like to contibute on Robs behalf
 

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only just caught up with this news, so sad, really sorry to hear to this PJ :(
 

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BeckyB said:
Can only echo all the sentiments above. It was a lovely, respectful, moving service which I hope brought a small amount of comfort to Pete and the rest of the family. On a personal note, it made me feel very proud to be part of the extended 'Brentford family'- so many people came to pay their repects because of a shared love for this club, and it was great to see Andy Scott et al making the effort to show their support.
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I totally agree. It was very moving to see so many people attend. RIP Rob.
 

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It was a fitting and moving tribute to one of life's good guys attended by a lot of people who were lucky enough to have known Rob.

Though a desperately sad occasion I was proud of our Club today and everyone associated with it.

Goodbye sweetheart, you will be sorely missed. X

Pete, we are all here for you, anything you need.X
 

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I can only reiterate what has been posted by those above re the funeral.

Thanks to Rugrat for organising the flowers and collection - much appreciated.

I also heard that Lloyd Owusu (who is from the same part of the world as Rob) had organised the signed BFC shirt for Rob, Pete and family that was on display.
 

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Back in the country and just back online. Shocking news - my condolences to PJ. Very moving to read about how supporters and club have responded.
 

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Peter G and I can only echo the comments made already re the service, the "Brentford Family" reference was spot on and the "Bees away trip to Slough Town" did bring a little smile on a very sad occasion.

RIP Rob
 

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Just to let you know pete that we're still thinking of you all mate!
It was the biggest funeral i've been to, and a fitting tribute to rob which showed just how popular he was! All our love to the johnston clan from the Tierney clan x Your old pal (fringe) RIP ROB....
 

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Just found out this was my mate from my old schools Uncle.

Sad to hear.


Thoughts with your family PJ
 

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thanks

Just a note to say thanks very much to everyone for their fantastic help and support over the last fortnight.

I`ve always regarded BFC and its supporters as unique, special and the best in the land. That view has been reinforced more than ever and once again thanks to everybody.

See you in the Griff and at GP tomorrow :sorted:
 

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PJ said:
Just a note to say thanks very much to everyone for their fantastic help and support over the last fortnight.

I`ve always regarded BFC and its supporters as unique, special and the best in the land. That view has been reinforced more than ever and once again thanks to everybody.

See you in the Griff and at GP tomorrow :sorted:
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:sorted: :wave::kiss:
 

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Hello to all Rob's 'Brentford' family

The tremendous turn out and support shown to his 'natural' family on Wednesday was truly amazing and we found, surprisingly, that it was a wonderful day for us all. To meet Rob's friends, some for the first time, and to meet up with family friends from long ago contributed to the day in a way that can't really be put into words. Obviously Rob will leave a huge hole in our family but it is wonderful to know how loved and appreciated he was by everyone who knew him.

There have been a few references to the eulogy delivered by Anthony Johnston and I'm hoping that it will now copy and paste into this post so that anyone who would like to can read it for themselves. Thank you again on behalf of us all.

Anne (Rob's eldest sister)



ROBERT MICHAEL JOHNSTON - 1979-2007 Eulogy 9th January 2008

Given Robert’s tremendous passion for Football, and Brentford Football Club in
particular, it seems appropriate to our family in this most difficult of times, to try and
encapsulate just a little of what Robert was all about by drawing an analogy with “the
beautiful game.”
We have been deeply moved by the very positive, supporting and eloquent tributes
paid to Robert by his “Brentford Family” and all of those who knew and loved him.
We know that he too would be delighted, if not a little flattered. Indeed, seeing the
supporters here today, he might wonder if Brentford’s last two seasons’ results have
led to a fixture with Slough Town!
Robert was the youngest of 11 children – a family the size of a football team. In our
Mum and Dad, we have without doubt got the very best Coaches and Management
that any team could ever ask for. As a team, we are at the top of our game – a
Premiership Squad with a long and proud history of achievement and success.
Robert was our rising star – as our youngest player, we were very impressed with his
abilities. His playing style was Full On. He was always our loudest player……..at
home, away, work and play, everyone knew when Robert was around; he certainly
had presence. He was Loud & Proud. Robert was passionate, ebullient, charming,
charismatic and able. Above all, Robert loved his team and cared very much for the
wellbeing and happiness of his Mum & Dad, and all of those people closest to him.
He was particularly close to his brother Peter, to whom we will be forever grateful.
Thank you Peter.
Clearly, we have lost one of our star players. There is no Transfer Market, no
Substitutes on the bench, no Youth Squad to fill the gap. In any event, Robert is
unique and irreplaceable. We know of no other person like him.
But we will play on – in our hearts; we know that Robert is at peace and he has now
moved on from our immediate world. As a team of 10 we will continue to be the
strong and successful squad we always were. We will have to gain strength from these
circumstances. Our team will rally together and draw upon our reserves of character,
ambition, determination and faith. Our collective sense of Family will see us go on to
be an even fitter, stronger and wiser team. I’d like to think Robert would be proud of
our response to his passing. In fact, he would be really chuffed.
We know that our Mum and Dad will carry on being the best in the business. We
know that they will continue to give the team all the practical, emotional and spiritual
guidance required for success both on and off the pitch, and we will provide this to
each other.
We miss you dear Robert. You will remain in our hearts and memories forever.
God Bless You – from all those who knew and loved you, especially your Mum &
Dad; and from your brothers and sisters; Anne, Teresa, Anthony, Paula, Matthew,
Peter, William, Thomas, Daniel and Abigail.
 
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Family Away said:
... His playing style was Full On. He was always our loudest player……..at home, away, work and play, everyone knew when Robert was around; he certainly had presence. He was Loud & Proud. Robert was passionate, ebullient, charming, charismatic and able. ....
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spot on. :)
 

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Thinking of Rob and the extended family
 

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Nice touch by the club at half time yesterday I know Pete and Tom appreciated it. Your right Rod. Brentford just ain't the same without Rob.
 

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The Prophet said:
Nice touch by the club at half time yesterday I know Pete and Tom appreciated it. Your right Rod. Brentford just ain't the same without Rob.
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What happened, I must have missed this?
 

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Very nice touch and it is part of what I believe makes BFC special.

Can`t imagine many clubs making such an announcement.

Thanks PG.
 

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Whilst we chew each other with our opinions about players and managers, things like this make us have a reality check and realise that we are, in fact, a large 'family'.

and now a family in shock to lose one of our own at such a very young age.

we are all 100% with you.
 

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'Ayes B said:
What happened, I must have missed this?
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PG made an annoucement at h/t that it was a year ago that Rob passed away.

Good to see the Loud and Proud flag flying at GP on Boxing Day.

My thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
 

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I always have a look at the flag on the Ealing Road each game and remember Rob.
Keep your chin up PJ..
 

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Great to see the flag down in Exeter.

You will always have a special place in our hearts Rob.
 

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Pete,
I have only now become aware of this, truly sad loss ,very belatedly.
My thoughts go out to you and your family.
It is always very sad when the 'anniversary' of the death of a loved one is reached, so we are all thinking of you and your family at this time.
It was very fitting that the club remembered this and, yes, it is the sort of thing that unifies us Brentford supporters.
Take care, mate.
 

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Fondly remembered Rob, and our thoughts are with you and your family Pete.

The BPE
 

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Condolences to you Pete & your family - my thoughts are with you.
 

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off to GP tonight to see us get another 3 points and edge closer to promotion, how Taff would have loved this season and the football we have been playing at times.. Will never ever think of Brentford without recalling memories of Rob, always in our hearts
 
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