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Ken Harper dies

Post by Bennyfromormsgill » Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:35 pm

Our very own Ken harper died yesterday aged 100 RIp mate keep looking down on the team shout loud and proud
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Post by Ste Story » Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:46 pm

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Re: Ken Harper dies

Post by Richard Ingham » Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:48 pm

At least he went out on a win. RIP Ken.

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Post by anthony » Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:53 pm

very sad news, respects to Kens Family. RIP

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Post by Barrowabc » Wed Mar 06, 2013 3:26 pm

Rip ken hope I support barrow AFC as long as you did my friend.
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Post by Barrow Bluebirds » Wed Mar 06, 2013 3:48 pm

So sad
Ken will be looking over Holker Street with Ray Wilkie

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Re: Ken Harper dies

Post by spirit of 1990 » Wed Mar 06, 2013 4:43 pm

Seem's strange that Ken had the little bit of publicity of his times following BAFC only recently published in the EM & then this sad new's now reaches us.

RIP Ken and codolences to his family.
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Re: Ken Harper dies

Post by pjdaly » Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:23 pm

I was actually shocked to learn of this news from the EM, which is perhaps a little incongruous bearing in mind the age Ken was. I suppose that's because I got the impression he was still quite active despite his age, with still driving a car and getting along to watch matches etc etc. What a supporter! I believe it was 84 years following the club; he certainly deserves a special place in the pages of Barrow AFC's history. RIP Ken and condolences to all family members and friends.

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Post by DaveC » Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:45 pm

What a guy. eight and a half decades supporting Barrow. Now that's dedication for ya. Rest easy Ken!
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Re: Ken Harper dies

Post by Holkerbird » Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:31 pm

Sad news indeed. Nice he had his moment of recognition for his years of supporting the club and a lovely gesture by those who had his name plaque positioned in a reserved parking space in the entrance to the club. R.I.P. to a special gentleman.

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Post by Matty » Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:09 pm

Rest in peace Ken, hope you will be watching us to safety!
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Re: Ken Harper dies

Post by Ralph » Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:23 pm

Does anyone know when and where the funeral is, please? There's nothing in the Mail's on-line obituary section yet.

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Re: Ken Harper dies

Post by K-Man » Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:18 am

Great innings. Met him a couple of times and he seemed a good un' RIP

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Re: Ken Harper dies

Post by Angela » Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:50 am

RIP

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Re: Ken Harper dies

Post by Dalton Bluebird » Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:07 am

RIP Ken, your record will never be beaten. Condolences to family and friends.
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