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20/06/2018
Tributes Paid To Cricketer Gordon Brown
The late president of Carrickfergus Cricket Club has been described as a "legend".
Father-of-two, Gordon (Gordy) Brown, aged 42, died on Monday, 18 June, after he collapsed during a game in Muckamore two years ago due to a brain tumour.
In a statement Carrickfergus Cricket Club said they were devastated following his death.
"Gordy loved life and his enthusiasm even when he was feeling poorly was an inspiration to everyone who met him and those of us lucky enough to have spent some wonderful evenings in his company.
The Club has been inundated with messages of condolences from Gordy’s friends from all over the world and we would like to thank each and every one of you for your kind thoughts. Gordy had expressed his wishes that he wanted to fund raise in aid of Brainwaves N.I. and anyone wishing to donate in his memory can do so at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Gillian-Hunt2. We know Gordy would appreciate that."
(CD/MH)
Father-of-two, Gordon (Gordy) Brown, aged 42, died on Monday, 18 June, after he collapsed during a game in Muckamore two years ago due to a brain tumour.
In a statement Carrickfergus Cricket Club said they were devastated following his death.
"Gordy loved life and his enthusiasm even when he was feeling poorly was an inspiration to everyone who met him and those of us lucky enough to have spent some wonderful evenings in his company.
The Club has been inundated with messages of condolences from Gordy’s friends from all over the world and we would like to thank each and every one of you for your kind thoughts. Gordy had expressed his wishes that he wanted to fund raise in aid of Brainwaves N.I. and anyone wishing to donate in his memory can do so at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Gillian-Hunt2. We know Gordy would appreciate that."
(CD/MH)
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