The Passing of a Great Giants Fan
by LordKaT on Jan 26, 2012 3:24 PM EST
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PrintMy father passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning. I won't bore you with the details of his death, or the mourning period that we're currently going through, I'd instead like to share three awesome Giants-related stories of my dad with all of you.
First: 1986. I'm four years old. I don't understand the concept of sports, or why Dad likes watching the big guys in blue every Sunday. I really didn't understand what was going on. What I did know, though, is that when Dad and the family came over for the Superbowl I was VERY scared: every time the Giants scored, the guy would erupt in cheer, and I would run crying to my mom, scared of what was going on.
Second: 1990. I was eight years old. The Giants were in the Sueprbowl. You think I'd be used to this sort of thing by now, but truth be told, there was no way to describe the yelling that happened that night. Dad always used to tell me "you were so young it was so funny seeing you pretend to cheer when you didn't know what was going on."
It's true: I had no idea what was going on, but I learned to cheer for the Giants. I also learned what "wide right" meant.
Finally: 2007. Older, wiser, and able to enjoy the game, I really enjoyed this particular Giants season, and I'm glad I got to spend time at home with my dad to see it. I'll always remember: "how'd he do that" and "he's wide open" - two of my own quotes that dad was fond of reminding me about (and you can imagine what plays I'm talking about).
Great memories from a great Giants fan. Thanks for all of the great times we've had together.
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This is what I love about BBV
and the Giants, and sports, and Fathers and sons. A real sense of community, and togetherness.
I’m glad you shared some of your memories of your Dad and the Giants with us. I feel privileged. We are lucky, IMO, to be so passionate about this game. My Dad never shared this passion, but my Mom did.
I am very sorry for your loss. And to your Dad, rest in peace, Giants fan.
The truth. The REAL voice of reason
hard to come up with the right words
my father passed over 13 years ago now. One of the hardest things for me was actually sitting down and watching the Giants w/out him…. but only because of how many great memories we had week in and week out.
Wishing you and your family the best right now.
Fire Fewell
Condolences
I wish he could have watched this one with you
You PLAY to WIN the GAME.
Dear Tebow, please let the Giants beat the Patriots.
remember the good times with him
my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
"Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?"
-Abraham Lincoln
"Let me explain something to you. Um, I am not 'Mr. Lebowski'. You're Mr. Lebowski. I'm the Dude. So that's what you call me. You know, that or, uh, His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing."
-Jeffery Lebowski, The Dude
Condolences to you and your family...
Sounds like you and your father shared some great family moments because of the Giants.
all the best to you and your family.
Lost my dad in 2008. Hang in there, and condolences.
Now everyone will say Eli is in Bradys class. F*ck me
by PatNation85 on Nov 6, 2011 4:31 PM PST
by AJ_in_VA on Jan 26, 2012 4:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers...
during these toughest of times.
nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!
Just ordered FatHeads for all available Giants. Now I have something to aim at when punching holes in my wall.
Condolences to you and your family
Let us win one for your late father.
This is not the 2007 team.
2011 NYG will have their own legacy.
This sucks
Condolences man, nothing else can really be said.
Condolences
It’s having these moments to remember that’ll get you through the toughest moments.
Thank you for sharing them with us.
All the best wishes for you and your family, and if somehow something special happens next Sunday, I think we’ll all know who to thank.
You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!
We'll all know who to thank....
That reminds me of a fishing story.
A few months after my Dad passed I went on a party fishing boat from City Island NY. We were going for Fluke and Flounder, I believe. My Dad was a big fisherman, taught me how to fish. Well… I caught a pretty big sea bass near the end of the trip, and it rare to find a school of sea bass at that time and place. “Nobody else caught anything near that size!” my friend told me as I hauled it in. “You’ll win the pool money for sure,” he said. Right then I knew my Dad had sent me that fish. I threw it back in the water…
The truth. The REAL voice of reason
I feel for you deeply..I lost my Dad three years ago...
It still hurts..It probably always will..He was my Giants mentor..We watched every game until he moved to Florida..but we’d talk several times every game after that..Of course I’m sure your Dad like mine, did alot more than teach you to be a Giants fan…He made you a good person..My heart goes out to you and your family…You’ll get through this and be left with a legacy of fond memories like I have…and they are much more than football..Hang in there and God bless your family… Bob
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Condolences man
Courage and best wishes to you and yours.
by Amsterdam Admirals on Jan 26, 2012 7:26 PM EST reply actions
I'm Praying for you and your family
Really sorry to hear you lost your Dad.
by Late for Dinner on Jan 26, 2012 7:26 PM EST reply actions
So sorry for your loss
RIP
Stay strong man
Faith is a refusal to panic
by Commander Prime on Jan 26, 2012 7:27 PM EST reply actions
Sorry for your loss
RIP and go giants
Tony Romo, Michael Vick, and Rex Grossman are down with JPP
Die hard Giants fan since I was 4
J-E-T-S Just-End-The-Season
by JasonPierrePwned on Jan 26, 2012 7:28 PM EST reply actions
My thoughts, heart and prayers to you and your family
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 26, 2012 7:49 PM EST reply actions
thanks for sharing man.
Words.. I have no more.
I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.
Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Jacquian Williams,...Maybe .. Sadly this has been modified.
RIP Papa LordKat
I betcha Tim & Wellington are pouring him a nice Irish Whiskey about now and talking about defensive strategy.
Condolences
just know he’ll be watching the game and cheering with you from that great living room in the sky.
JPP + Cruz + Nicks + Eli
Yea, I'm excited about the next 10 years.
All good wishes and thoughts to you, and your family
I lost my own Pop in 2005. We had great times together and rooting for the Giants provided many of those great times. Awesome fond memories to cherish forever. Glad you got it like that with your Pop.
Take care
Bloozer
My condolences, I am sure he is in a better place.
Where the Giants win the SB every year. :-)
If you want to argue that Manning is a) not a great quarterback or b) not the best quarterback in franchise history your credibility is automatically shot.
by LoNJDTechnology on Jan 26, 2012 9:48 PM EST via Android app reply actions
My heaftfelt condolences to you and your family.
Team Ghost: Manningham, Sintim, Beckum, Barden, JPP, Anvil, Ross
Sorry for your loss
I lost my Dad too a few years ago waaay too young and it really sucks we couldn’t watch the 2007 run together like we did in 86 and 90. Sorry again.
My condolences
Thank you for sharing your story, it really hit home. We are about the same age and I have many of the same memories that I shared with my dad. Although, I wasn’t allowed to stay up to watch the end of Super Bowl XXI. My best to you and your family.
Go Giants! Go Red Sox! This is not a typo, this is my life. I am "A Fan Divided"
I am so sorry for your loss. here i am over 500 miles away from my dad trying to figure out how i get home to enjoy the game with him because he is getting older and not knowing how many mroe i will have with him. It sucks man but we give you lots of hugs in the meanwhile.
Do yourself a favor..and find a way to get home to be with your Dad for the game...
You won’t regret it…
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
sometimes you gotta forget the checking account balance
and just get in the car and drive. If you can get 25 mpg, thats 40 gallons of gas round trip, about $140 … well if you don’t have that you could get there for $70 and then hit up pops for a little!
I’m with Bob. I couldn’t encourage you more to do it, even if you’re not sure how you’re going to pay the light bill or even get home!
You PLAY to WIN the GAME.
Dear Tebow, please let the Giants beat the Patriots.
by Simms-McConkey on Jan 27, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
Just a thought
As much as i agree with Bob and SM, perhaps Greyhound may fit your budget? Though awkward, it’s relatively inexspensive.
Totally agree with Bobbi
I’d give nearly anything to watch the Giants win the SB with my Dad. Or heck, even just get some pizza together.
by Zhou Kou Dian on Jan 29, 2012 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
My deepest condolences.
You know he’s going to be cheering up a storm up there on Sunday!
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 27, 2012 10:05 AM EST reply actions
Sorry for your loss man.
He’ll be with you though. Whenever the Giants score a TD give a big loud cheer in his honor.
God bless you and your family.
You’re very lucky and blessed to have a father like that.
Freedom is a road seldom traveled by the multitudes...
So sorry for your loss LordKat
I loss my dad when i was 7, and 40 now, i had to independently search for sports teams as i got older. I briefly remember football being on tv back then though, it was CBS. Pretty much the only station with reception. As CBS had the NFC rights back then, i always wonder if it was devine intervention? I was only allowed to watch the channel that the Giants were on?!
God bless
sorry for your loss
glad your dad got to see 3 sb wins
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider Stay humble in victory respect all fear none and finish larry soprano
I can't imagine what you're going through,
but I hope that you have some genuine peace and rest.
I’m sure the Giants lost a great fan here on earth, but he’ll still be watching…
Those memories that you have are like gold – worth more than any money.
God bless you.
Quit playing not to lose. Start playing to WIN! Geeez...
It's been years, but I've been there. I know how painful it can be.
I lost my Dad in 1973. He had season tickets from the early 60s and he used to take me to games at Yankee Stadium. We suffered through the bad years of the late 60s and early 70s together. I know he would be thrilled to know that our team has since won 3 of 4 Super Bowls, and on the cusp of another.
You have my sincerest condolences, friend. I know that you’ll always treasure the time you had together.
Pats nation offers our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Condolences to your family
brother. we are here in your difficult times and he is too.
JPP is the kraken
sorry for you loss
JPP for 2011 DPOY!
by NewYork! on Jan 30, 2012 1:37 PM EST via Android app reply actions
I think my Dad hated American sports
My parents had a family friend take me to baseball games starting at age 7.
I picked up the Giants because they played at Yankee Stadium, which I liked more than Shea, even though the Yankees sucked ass in those years and the Mets went to two World Series. My Mom became a huge Giants fan because of me.
Sorry for your loss.
Blue is the color of melancholy and honesty
Green is the color of inexperience, envy and nausea.
Wow
We are the same age. I don’t remember the first 2 superbowls with my dad, but the last one was amazing.
I have a 10 month old now, who gets upset when we cheer. Reminded me of your story from when you were 4.
I teared up at work. Thanks for sharing, hope you and your family are doing the best you can.
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