| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. 07:46 - Dec 11 with 2127 views | Harps55 |
Today in Saint Andrews Church in the village of Cobham Surrey, we said goodbye to our 'Brother in Hoops' Russell Moore. Russell was sadly admitted into hospital at the start of November, due to a pneumonia rated illness from which he never recovered.
Russell was 52 years young, a massive part of his life was his love for QPR, he proudly followed The R's home and away for the best part of four decades.
I've been to many funerals over the past 20 years, each one is a sad occasion in it's own right, but I have to say..... I've never ever seen a coffin made up of Blue and White Hoops, with the club crest on all four sides.... Russell's coffin was just that.!
Adorned in QPR scarfs, a QPR shirt and a QPR teddy bear, Russell was brought into church at exactly 1.45pm to the sound of 'Pig-Bag' bellowing out of the church speakers. There followed a very dignified service which was attended by over 200 people, that itself was a reflection of the love people had for Russell. His other love was for Cobham Town FC, of which he was a groundsman, a job he did for free.
Many QPR supporters swelled the number in church, to pay respects to one of our own, a big man, a gentle giant who we will all dearly miss at Loftus Road.
Russell held his last job for 36 years, sadly he was made redundant about two years ago. He struggled to find permanent employment elsewhere, so he gave his spare time to helping the 'Royal British Legion' in Cobham. Even though Russell's financial position was untenable, he still came to Loftus Road every week.!
No one knew that Russell couldn't afford a match day ticket, he would sit on the wall in South Africa Road near the chap who sells QPR badges, just to savior the pre-match atmosphere and to talk to Rangers fans as they went into the ground. Then after the match was over, you'd see Russell walking around, just like many of us do, enjoying the post match chat as many of us do...!
Russell was too proud too ask for help, but would travel up the A3, over 20 miles, to be at every QPR home game, as he was indeed proud to be part of the Rangers family, a truly remarkable man, and a man we won't forget. The QPR LSA along with the Inde R's, raised over £700 last Saturday at the QPR v Blackburn game which was given to Russell's Father today.... It's a crying shame we didn't know of Russel's financial circumstances, so that we at The LSA could have got him a season ticket too see his beloved QPR, instead of sitting on the wall each week outside the South Africa Road Stand.
God bless you Russell, our 'Brother in Hoops'..! RIP.... Amen. From Joe Hylton |  | | |  |
| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 08:11 - Dec 11 with 2097 views | Lblock |
Tragic news on his inability to get a ticket - I'd of gladly got him one even though only ever on nodding terms
RIP big fella |  |
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| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 08:26 - Dec 11 with 2080 views | Fearless |
Very moving words - as has been said by many, a well known face at QPR - RIP |  | | |
| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 09:01 - Dec 11 with 2049 views | BrianMcCarthy |
Thanks Harps. Lovely words.
Wish we'd known about the ticket situation. |  |
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| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 11:24 - Dec 11 with 1988 views | Rs_Holy |
| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 09:01 - Dec 11 by BrianMcCarthy |
Thanks Harps. Lovely words.
Wish we'd known about the ticket situation. |
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| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 12:25 - Dec 11 with 1948 views | BlackCrowe |
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| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 12:32 - Dec 11 with 1940 views | loftboy |
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| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 12:47 - Dec 11 with 1918 views | Harbour |
oh that is sad never knew him ...sounds like cracking bloke... RIP Russell ....a true rs supporter..and only 52 no age ...condolences to his family and friends |  | | |
| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 15:24 - Dec 11 with 1808 views | themodfather |
we have lost too many members of the r's family lately....
the sad truth is many times there are "spares" going and sometimes for a true fan, would give the ticket. nice post harp55...RIP russell | | | |
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| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 15:47 - Dec 11 with 1779 views | Devon_4_England |
Really moving words - knew Russell to say hello to and used to always enjoy having a chat over the years.
Was always a friendly face to see down the Rangers and a top bloke.
He was good mates with a lad called Colin who I haven't seen for a while and introduced me to him originally around 93/94.
From that day I first met him he would always say hello and had time for everyone he met.
RIP Russell - we'll miss you mate |  | | |
| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 17:29 - Dec 11 with 1695 views | pompeyhoop |
I can picture him now sat on the wall with his JD bag slung over his shoulder. rest in peace big fella. He like 100's of others have been and are unconsciously part of my life for years and years, it's a fantastic club and I'm proud to be QPR |  |
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| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 19:28 - Dec 11 with 1624 views | Lblock |
| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 17:29 - Dec 11 by pompeyhoop |
I can picture him now sat on the wall with his JD bag slung over his shoulder. rest in peace big fella. He like 100's of others have been and are unconsciously part of my life for years and years, it's a fantastic club and I'm proud to be QPR |
Steady on fella -- that got me on the edge there
You've summed it all up to an absolute tee
For all the frustrations pain and agony this club puts us through its worth it
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| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 19:35 - Dec 11 with 1616 views | BklynRanger |
Very touching post. I think it will stick in my mind for a long time. R.I.P Russell |  | | |
| Good Bye Russell Moore R.I.P. on 23:25 - Dec 11 with 1498 views | westberksr |
lost for words after reading the initial post. gutted to hear not just of his passing so young but the sad story running behind that. The amount of times you have a spare and don't find anyone to use it.
had one Saturday and didn't get used because the mate i phoned to offer it was still pissed from Friday. would happilly offer it to someone that for whatever reason wasn't able to stretch to the price of a ticket.
something very upsetting about this that is hard to quantify but you all know what i mean.
RIP |  | | |
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