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My mate Dhesi.

Robbo on the wing
Robbo on the wing Posts: 4,135
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Been toying with posting something on here for the past couple of days, but here goes.

Sadly lost my best mate/brother early Friday morning to that bastard of a disease that we still have no cure for.
He gave it a good fight, but lost in the end.
Those who knew him can guess that he would have put up a strong fight.

There are many on here who remember the dark days of racism that was rife in the old covered end at Charlton.
The countless neanderthal songs based at Black/Asian people.
We have had various campaigns relating to trying to stamp this out.
I don't think any were as effective as getting to know my mate Des.

He wasn't keen at first of going over Charlton, due to the shit that was sung at times, but me and my mates took him all the same.
Slowly, our friends made friends with others and listening to the shit that was previously tolerated, was no longer tolerated when Des was in our company.

Slowly the noise died down and we went on to have some great days out, both home and away.

So many great times/memories that would take forever to post on here.
For those that knew him, would love to hear them.

Gone but not forgotten.

Tony Xxxx.


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  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    edited June 2018
    My brother phoned me last night and said, gutted and will most definitely try and get back for his funeral

    RIP Dhesi x
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    ...great photo that an all mate.
  • Hastingsaddick
    Hastingsaddick Posts: 4,079
    Sorry for your loss Tony.
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,022
    Sounds like a great bloke. Nice tribute Robbo.
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,602
    I recognise the face though I never knew him.
    So sorry for your loss.
    May he rest in peace and you & his family find comfort in your memories xx
  • Tramp
    Tramp Posts: 202
    RIP Dhesi
  • Richard J
    Richard J Posts: 8,032
    RIP.

    I love hearing everyone's personal stories.

    It reminds us what a unique band of brothers ( and sisters) we Addicks are.
  • cafc999
    cafc999 Posts: 4,967
    RIP mate
  • bellz2002
    bellz2002 Posts: 1,361
    RIP
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    edited June 2018
    I recognise him - Sorry to for your loss. RIP
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  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    edited June 2018
    Great story in such sad times, I never knew him but he sounded like a 'good guy'. RIP Dhesi and sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and family, friends.
  • cfgs
    cfgs Posts: 11,476
    RIP
  • creepyaddick
    creepyaddick Posts: 6,152
    Sad news and sincere condolences to you and your pals friends and family mate

    Rest in Dhesi
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,418
    I also recognise the face, may you Rest in Peace Dhesi and watch over us from the Valley in the Sky.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,617
    RIP Dhesi.

    Never knew him, but recognise his face.
  • Goonerhater
    Goonerhater Posts: 12,677
    im fairly sure his old man use to come in the Royal Oak about 8ish after a home game ?

    RIP
  • LennyLowrent
    LennyLowrent Posts: 2,705
    Very moving tribute.
    RIP Dhesi
  • Robbo on the wing
    Robbo on the wing Posts: 4,135
    Goonerhater said:

    im fairly sure his old man use to come in the Royal Oak about 8ish after a home game ?

    RIP

    Yes mate, lived on Charlton Lane
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,048
    edited June 2018
    Like a few I recognise Dhesi, but didn’t know him. Horrible disease as Tony says.

    Sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you & all Dhesi’s family & friends. RIP.
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  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,220
    Lovely tribute to your dear friend Tony. Such sad sad news. A kind, funny man gone far too soon. My heartfelt Sympathy to you all.

    RIP Dhesi.

    By the way, where was that pic taken?
  • Robbo on the wing
    Robbo on the wing Posts: 4,135
    Curb_It said:

    Lovely tribute to your dear friend Tony. Such sad sad news. A kind, funny man gone far too soon. My heartfelt Sympathy to you all.

    RIP Dhesi.

    By the way, where was that pic taken?

    No idea, got it off his sister?
    Maybe your wedding reception?
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,220
    Yes I think it was that’s why I was being nosey. Nice pic.
  • Tavern
    Tavern Posts: 7,678
    edited June 2018
    Dhesi = Top Bloke and also a mate and as Tony says we travelled all over with Charlton and had some cracking times.
    I, as will many others, will miss him very much.

    A true Gent.

    RIP Dhesi.

    XX
  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,255
    Sorry for your loss Robbo

    RIP Dhesi
  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,104
    A really nice tribute to your best friend, Tony. Sometimes it’s harder losing a close friend than it is losing a blood relative. I feel your pain. RIP Dhesi.
  • DA9
    DA9 Posts: 11,091
    edited June 2018
    He was a top lad, as are all the Dhesi family I’ve drank with in Charlton over the years.

    RIP Des
  • Danny Addick
    Danny Addick Posts: 3,930
    RIP, so sorry for your loss. Lovely, poignant story well written.

    Thankfully we live in (more) enlightened times. Charlton is one of the more tolerant and accepting of clubs and I’m glad of it.
  • roseandcrown
    roseandcrown Posts: 7,587
    Sorry for your loss.

    RIP
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,998
    Like others I recognise his face RIP

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