Mr Russell wrote:Tony Bullimore - a British Sailor who was once rescued by the Australian Navy after his boat capsized off the coast of Western Australia, he spent 4 days living in his upside down boat until rescued by the Navy, in fact he swam out to the rescue boat. Many thought he was dead for those 4 days he was missing and in some way it was a miracle he survived. Sadly this week he died of stomach cancer aged 79.
Back in 1997 this was big news as at the same time a Frenchman was being saved as both were competitors in the Round the world race.
RIP
He spent most of his life here in Bristol so it's been all over the local news. He married a West Indian lady and ran the Afro-Caribbean inspired Bamboo Club, which was billed as "Bristol’s Premier West Indian Entertainment Centre" until it burned down in 1977 (bamboo burns easily ). He then went on to run The Granary which was more of a hard rock venue.
He will probably be most fondly remembered in Bristol for his work on race-relations.
Lance Thompson Aussie rugby league player aged 40 has died, he played over 230 games for the St George Dragons including the 1999 Grand Final against Melbourne. There are reports that he had being struggling since life after football. Too young to die RIP
Owners come and go but Leeds United will be there forever, for the fans - keep Marching on Together.
Margaret Varcoe aged 27 plays Aussie Rules football for Angle Vale in Adelaide died yesterday after colliding (head clash) with a team mate and opposition player on the field of play, she actually walked off the field after it happened but collapsed in the changing rooms and could not be revived in Adelaide Hospital, so very young, RIP Margaret.
Her Brother Travis used to play for my team Geelong Cats many years ago but now plays for Collingwood
Owners come and go but Leeds United will be there forever, for the fans - keep Marching on Together.