Vale my dad

[gokangas]

Yesterday my dad Ron passed away after a short battle with lung cancer. He was almost 90. Dad was a North supporter who had strong connections to the club back in the 70s and 80s. Some older folk would remember the movie nights at the Social Club. That was dad and me who would bring in our gear and show the movies. We even showed the team a movie two nights before the 75 Grand Final as part of the team bonding - it worked. Dad was an exceptional bloke who worked almost all of his life in and around the North Melbourne area. Please remember him today with a small prayer. A fine man, an extraordinary father, grand father and great grandfather. I did ask him to send me the Tattslotto numbers when he gets to heaven and get North a flag this year. I will accept either. You may remember my thread when mum passed two years ago. they are back together now and will be cheering the Roos. Get on us for the flag this year.

 

[the big lebowski]

Seems like he lived a full and happy life.

 

[blackshadow]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[GarnerSmash]

My condolences gk.

Yer old man sounds like a true shinboner.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

That's a great innings, a great life and a lovely tribute. Thinking of you and the family.

 

[goalieboy82]

Sorry for your loss.

some thing here.
hope we can talk to God and ask him for North to win the Flag this year.

 

[Moti]

Sad to hear but looks like he lead a good a life and raised a good bloke in you mate so his legacy will live on!

 

[Orange Peanut]

My condolences gk.

 

[muttley45]

Sad news, Condolences to you and your family

 

[KillaKanga]

Bugger, sorry to hear that mate!!!! VALE

 

[Phillyroo]

Condolences from the whole North Melbourne family and from the Phillyroo camp here. He gave you a great gift raising you to love this club, and the club is a better place due to people like him. .

 

[Twinkletoes]

Sincere condolences from my family and I gk.

 

[ferball]

Sorry to hear that.

It sounds like he lived well tho. And raised a good one.

 

[scottywiper]

Condolences to all family and friends GK...wishing you well at a tough time.

 

[TruRoos7]

All the best mate, I lost my mum earlier this year so I feel your pain. Just celebrate the good times and don't linger on the bad. They wouldn't want us to be depressed over their passing.

 

[Jay-Z]

My condolences GoKangas. Your dad sounds like a true North man. Let's hope he can convince the folks upstairs that it's time for number 5 this year!

 

[utility]

Condolences GK.

 

[KillaKanga]

All the best mate, I lost my mum earlier this year so I feel your pain. Just celebrate the good times and don't linger on the bad. They wouldn't want us to be depressed over their passing.

Lost my father in '88 when I was 11 so definitely feel ur pain. Not sure what is worse, losing when younger or having such a long time together then losing.

Sounds like a ripping North man!!!

 

[The Other Dean]

Condolences, gk. You were blessed that he had such a great innings. Sorry for your loss, mate.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Vale gokangas Sr.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Condolences to you an your family mate, appreciate the good times like you've mention above. It is people like your old man who made this club and its supporter base so great, and its awesome that you got to experience it together the way you did.

 

[JD-Roo]

Condolences GK. Having lost my own Dad recently I know sort of what you are going through.

 

[see see]

Sorry for your loss GK. Sounds like you got some great opportunities across the years to spend quality time together bonding over your mutual passion for NMFC.

Remember the good times and stay strong.

 

[Flawed Genius]

Condolences, gk.

 

[Arden]

Condolences GK, thoughts are with you and your family.