Vale "The Banker"

[BornInDroopSt'54]

We have lost a contributor to cancer. "The Banker", my beloved brother, passed away at 8:30 this morning after six months with prostate cancer, during which he showed the depth of his best qualities, courage, style, emotional intelligence and care for others. He did not express any sense of suffering either physically or mentally during his illness. In fact to visit him was an uplifting experience during this time.
We were born in Droop St Footscray both on Feb 10, he in 1952, me in a great year for Footscray fans, 1954. So he lived and died without experiencing what we follow our team for: a premiership. We did not start barracking for the Dogs until about 1957 being too young before that so '54 doesn't count. Before we moved from Footscray, he aged nine and me seven, we would find our way together to the Western Oval for games and practice sessions, seeing the great Ted Whitten do things the cameras did not catch and the valiant John Shultz who actually played fairly without whacking anyone and did the Brownlow proud. We were together at the MCG for the preliminary final 1997 Adelaide Crows when we could have, should have been on the road to a premiership but had our guts taken out instead.
Tim was a natural winner, successful restauranteur, skilled sportsman, everyone loved him. He was a mercurial character. His postings here were very conservative as if he didn't want to attract attention, I'm guessing hence the name "The Banker".
If ever the Bulldogs win the big one, he will be coursing through me with all the force of nature.

[LostDoggy]

Sorry for your loss, much love to you and your family.

[Maddog37]

Thanks for sharing at a time that is no doubt very tough for you. Deepest sympathies to you and your family.

[bornadog]

Sincere condolences to you and your family. I always enjoyed reading his posts and wish his family all the best.

[azabob]

My thoughts are with you Droop St and your family.

RIP "The Banker"

Thank you for taking the time to share those brief stories about your footy lives together.

[Eastdog]

My condolences to you and your family.

[MrMahatma]

Condolences mate. My thoughts are with your family.

Thanks for sharing the story.

[AndrewP6]

Oh no So very sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Sincere condolences to all the family.Cancer is such a horrible disease, may he now rest in peace.

[LostDoggy]

All the best to you and the family

I,m sure the AFL would,nt mind if his spirit played as an extra forward today

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[Bulldog4life]

A fine tribute. My condolences.

[Scraggers]

My thoughts are with you and your family with the loss of your brother Tim aka "The Banker".

I cannot begin to think of the pain you are feeling right at this moment; I truly appreciate you posting this thread at this time ... It brought a tear (or two).

My father-in-law has just begun his fight with prostrate cancer too.

Tim was also a very generous person, making a large donation to my fundraising for SIDS'n'Kids.

He will be missed on this forum.

RIP The Banker

[ledge]

Condolences Droop , family and friends, maybe the Banker can help us from above now.

[Go_Dogs]

Very sorry for your loss. RIP The Banker.

[Ghost Dog]

I'm so sorry to hear that he passed, but it sounds as though his passing inspired those around him with his dignity and courage. Go gently and thanks for sharing your story. I really enjoyed reading it.

[LongWait]

Thanks for writing such a great tribute. My condolences.