Debs and Les (1 Viewer)

[peterc10]

Glad to hear that Debs is coping with her tragic loss. We are thinking of her and wish her well.

Peter & Angela

 

[JockandRita]

@Debs, Rita and I are pleased that you are able to get in touch with those you feel comfortable talking to at this tragic time in your life. We hope that you are able to take some comfort from knowing that so many people are concerned for you on a daily basis, and are holding you in their thoughts and prayers.

Thinking of you,

Jock & Rita. xx

 

[Anthea M]

Thoughts with you and yours DebsXx

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[swanseajack13]

SO sorry ray and Julia x

 

[Beacons]

So sorry for your loss we only met
briefly at malvern but I remember
his smile of welcome take care .

 

[cliffanger]

So glad you've contacted friends on here Debs. I know it won't mean much now, but please know you are not alone, everyone has you in their thoughts. xx

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[GJH]

With being away a couple of times I'd missed this thread. Very sorry to learn the news.

 

[Debs]

Hello everyone.
I finally felt up to having a quick look on the forum for the 1st time since Les had his heart attack on 20th September. I've only read the latest few posts of this thread that @Cal54 very kindly started. For a while it looked as though Les might make some sort of recovery and he fought hard but passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on 10th Oct.

Not sure how much has been posted but Les had only just completed a 2.5k mile motorbike trip with a group of 9 friends in which they travelled through europe. They crossed both the Pyrenees & the Alps and had a whale of a time. I am so thankful that he got to do the trip.

His biker friends came round last night to talk about the funeral & his best friend will ride Les's bike in front of the hearse. Les and our daughter always did the Ride to the Wall - to the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas which has recently taken place. A huge part of this is the bikes flying their flags & Rich will be proud to do this for us. The other bikes will follow the hearse and they will carry his coffin into the service.

There was a lot of tears & laughter last night, just as there had been during the many hours that I & Les's brother spent in the critical care unit at Nottingham city hospital. The care and support given by all staff to Les and family members was absolutely overwhelming. Any donations that are received will go to them for the use of patient comfort, it is just a small way of showing our deepest gratitude.

Life really is too short - I'm still coming to terms with what has happened and and just wanted to thank everyone for thinking of us and especially @Cal54 who has made it very easy for me by passing on all your messages.

Deb
X

 

[Cal54]

Hugs xxxx

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[scousebird]

Debs, lovely to hear from you. I have thought about you when checking into the morning thread each day. Take your time and do things at your own pace. It's good to hear that you've got supportive friends around you. Sending you our best wishes.

Helen & Alan xx

 

[jumartoo]

@Debs I also send our best wishes.

 

[Anthea M]

Debs lovely to see your post it must have taken courage to write those words for your funster friends.
I'm so glad Les had a wonderful last bike trip with his friends and it will be a fitting tribute at his funeral. Our thoughts are with youXx

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[JockandRita]

@Debs.

It is so pleasing to see you posting again.

The funeral cortege sounds like a smashing tribute, and a memorable send off for Les.

Thinking of you and your family.

Jock & Rita. xx

 

[irnbru]

That was a very moving post Debs. Glad to see you felt up to posting it. The funeral tribute sounds very fitting.

@Cal54 has done a magnificent job of keeping us posted.

Take care of yourself and lean on your friends n family . X

 

[Carol]

@Debs thank you for finding the strength to post, I'm sure the the knowledge that Les made that last bike ride with his friends will give you comfort. You are In our thoughts take care stay strong.

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[peterc10]

@Debs it is good to hear from you again. We were so shocked to hear about Les, but it is good to hear that you are surrounded and supported by friends and family. We hope that you will be strong enough to keep in touch with the many friends that you made through this forum. Our thoughts will be with you and we hope we will meet you again

Peter & Angela.

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Hello everyone.
I finally felt up to having a quick look on the forum for the 1st time since Les had his heart attack on 20th September. I've only read the latest few posts of this thread that @Cal54 very kindly started. For a while it looked as though Les might make some sort of recovery and he fought hard but passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on 10th Oct.

Not sure how much has been posted but Les had only just completed a 2.5k mile motorbike trip with a group of 9 friends in which they travelled through europe. They crossed both the Pyrenees & the Alps and had a whale of a time. I am so thankful that he got to do the trip.

His biker friends came round last night to talk about the funeral & his best friend will ride Les's bike in front of the hearse. Les and our daughter always did the Ride to the Wall - to the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas which has recently taken place. A huge part of this is the bikes flying their flags & Rich will be proud to do this for us. The other bikes will follow the hearse and they will carry his coffin into the service.

There was a lot of tears & laughter last night, just as there had been during the many hours that I & Les's brother spent in the critical care unit at Nottingham city hospital. The care and support given by all staff to Les and family members was absolutely overwhelming. Any donations that are received will go to them for the use of patient comfort, it is just a small way of showing our deepest gratitude.

Life really is too short - I'm still coming to terms with what has happened and and just wanted to thank everyone for thinking of us and especially @Cal54 who has made it very easy for me by passing on all your messages.

Deb
X

Debs, really good to see you back on here. We are around so feel free to phone/text any time. Big hug from team duck x

 

[Armytwowheels]

Good on ya Debs, lovely to hear from you.

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[Jenben]

Hello Debs, lovely words from a lovely lady.

 

[movan]

Beautiful sentiments and so moving Debs. Big hugs my love. @Cal54 has been amazing off the forum too keeping us all up to date so that we move at YOUR pace. .

Xxxxx

 

[Baycott]

@Debs I'm so glad to see your post and that you are able to see how much love has come your way during this very sad time.
I hope you will continue to post but in your own time. Meanwhile, @Cal54 has done a great job in keeping us all up to date.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you

John & Jan

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[DavidG58]

Hello Debs, been wrapped up with issues at work, but I keep checking myself and thinking about you and Les, is any work really worth getting worked up about, so even in his absence Les is definitely having an influence on my life

Love the bike idea, a brilliant tribute and a big thing for him and the others to offer to do it, makes my eyes moist just thinking what they are doing

xx

 

[funflair]

Hi Debs

I know you won't be thinking about motorhomes as you have far more important things to deal with BUT I thought that at last we were going to meet at the New Forest bash, fingers crossed one day we will, keep your family and friends close and take a day at a time.

best wishes.

 

[MicknMew]

So lovely to see your post debs , it must have taken a lot of courage ,but glad you did it. Our thoughts are with you and your family,and the funeral sounds a smashing tribute to Les.Take care. Mew and Mick

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[Puddleduck]

@Debs - we all love you lots.

Thanks for the update and hope to speak and see you when you are ready.

 

[Al-Di]

sending our best wishes to you and your family.

 

[Kim H]

Because I didn't meet you in person, I feel that I'm imposing on a very personal grief, but I'm so deeply sorry for your loss x

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[Allan & Loren]

Lovely to see your post Deb and we are so sorry for your loss. The funeral sounds just what he would have planned for himself. take care of yourself xx

 

[panda]

@Debs no words can tell you how I feel about your loss. I shed tears yesterday whilst telling Michael the terrible news, and after that I just wished I could give you a big "mummy" hug.

 

[Charlie]

So sorry to hear this !!! Wishing you both the very very best ! People whinge and complain about the NHS (I don't) but in this field of critical care the NHS excell. Again best wishes !!!!

Edit
So sorry I posted the above after reading the first page of the thread. But it seemed applicable so I will leave it as wrote it.

Desperately sorry to hear the news when I read more. The thoughts of me anode my wife are with you ..

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