A Manchester United fan has revealed how the Old Trafford club paid tribute to his friend, who tragically passed away last year.
Chris 'Ginge' Rose, from Kendal was only 21 when he died last Summer, having spent weeks in hospital. His friend, Jason Kirkby has today, on the first anniversary of 'Ginge's death, shared online how the Premier League club paid tribute to Chris by donating 21 shirts in his honour for his family and friends to wear at his funeral.
Chris' family decided that, rather than mourn his passing, they would instead celebrate his life. This led to family friend Tony Dayson making a phonecall to United, to see if there was anything they could contribute as a tribute.
“We spoke to a woman at the club and she was touched by our story and said she would ring us back, but couldn’t promise anything. A few hours later, she called us back and said the club would donate 21 shirts for Ginge’s funeral.”
“Hats off to United, they made the day, and everyone thought it was a great effort. Ginge was a big Man United fan, and most of us are too. I can’t thank them enough for doing this in memory of a great young person.
“I’ve supported United all my life, and it was a big ask for the club to do that – but what they’ve done is very touching and it makes me proud to be a supporter of this club.”
A moving story which goes a long way to reassuring football fans that even the biggest clubs haven't competely lost touch with their fans.
From everyone at The Sport Bible, RIP Ginge
Chris 'Ginge' Rose, from Kendal was only 21 when he died last Summer, having spent weeks in hospital. His friend, Jason Kirkby has today, on the first anniversary of 'Ginge's death, shared online how the Premier League club paid tribute to Chris by donating 21 shirts in his honour for his family and friends to wear at his funeral.
Chris' family decided that, rather than mourn his passing, they would instead celebrate his life. This led to family friend Tony Dayson making a phonecall to United, to see if there was anything they could contribute as a tribute.
“We spoke to a woman at the club and she was touched by our story and said she would ring us back, but couldn’t promise anything. A few hours later, she called us back and said the club would donate 21 shirts for Ginge’s funeral.”
“Hats off to United, they made the day, and everyone thought it was a great effort. Ginge was a big Man United fan, and most of us are too. I can’t thank them enough for doing this in memory of a great young person.
“I’ve supported United all my life, and it was a big ask for the club to do that – but what they’ve done is very touching and it makes me proud to be a supporter of this club.”
A moving story which goes a long way to reassuring football fans that even the biggest clubs haven't competely lost touch with their fans.
From everyone at The Sport Bible, RIP Ginge
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