In Memoriam: Gary Leigh

[john.leigh]

Gary Leigh, my cousin, died over the Easter period, at 38 he was way too young to go.

I've deliberately taken some time to clear my head before sitting down to post this - it's been a very emotional time; the cause of Gary's death has still not been established.

Gary (or Gaz as he was known to his mates) was an ardent Rovers fan, as are all his family, and he will be sorely missed both at Ewood and on Rovers travels.

I'm not writing this to put Gary up on a pedestal or to go into some long winded eulogy about him, those who knew Gary would know he wouldn't want that.

What he would want is for somebody to tell Rovers fans - his mates - that Gaz won't be down at Ewood any more, even though he'd like to be.

Rest In Peace, mate.

[purplegrover]

Sorry to hear that John. Sincere condolences to you and your family.

Hopefully Gaz is sharing a pint with Jack Walker as we speak.

[Nelsta]

Sorry to hear your news, Thoughts are with his family.

[DE.]

Sorry to hear about this pal.

[SouthAussieRover]

Sorry to hear John.

Was it a sudden event?

[Tom]

Sorry to hear that John

Rip Gary

[philipl]

Terribly sad news- RIP Gary

[Amo]

Very sorry for your loss, John.

Best wishes to you and your loved ones.

[A cup of beans]

My sincere condolences, John. Thoughts go out to the family.

[TBTF]

Very sorry for your loss, John.

Best wishes to you and your loved ones.

Didn't know him John but puts everything in perspective.Deepest condolences fella.Somehow the world isn't right when somebody like that dies so young and we have to read about footballers who ''weren't in the right frame of mind''. Tragic.

[onlyonejackwalker]

I am very sorry to hear this. Also lost a good friend recently who was only 42 years of age. My thoughts go out to Gary's family and friends. 38 is no age at all.

[tomphil]

Awful news, R.I.P a true Rover.

[john.leigh]

Thanks everybody for your kind thoughts - I'll share them with Gary's dad.

I'd prefer not to go into details of the circumstances on here, suffice to say it was very very sudden.

As you may be aware I have chosen to live in Brisbane, Australia, and at times like these it is very hard to come to terms with news like this. Your sincere comments help.

Once again, thanks from all the Leighs.

[John]

Sorry to hear this news - RIP.

[Stuart]

My condolences to you and your family John. RIP Gary.

[roverandout]

r.i.p. sorry to hear this, hope he shines some light down on rovers!!!

[T4E]

All the best to you and your family John.