hope the club do something for him as he been at the club for a long time and is loved by past and present players. maybe turn 1 of the friendlies at home reading/derby into like a testimonial game for him where all proceeds go to his family.
some tweets from past and present players.... Brunt: Also just looked at the website to see Dodge the kitman has sadly passed away, horrible news. RIP Smith: RIP dodge not gonna be the same without you!! my thoughts go out to all his family and friends Harrison: RIP Dodge.. Thoughts are with the your family and friends.. Will be missed by all the lads I know. #BRFC Clarkson: Sad news the kitman has past away, lovely man and will be missed by everyone, thoughts are with the family and friends, god bless x Brian Seymour Smith: Devastated to hear about the death of kitman Roger Harding. A true gashead. RIP. Thoughts with family and friends. #bristolroversfc Parkes: Rip dodge .... Great man to av around at training .. Gunna missed by all the players and fans .... Thoughts to his family Gough: Terrible news about Dodge. Thoughts to his family Chris Lines: Such sad news, Rest in Peace Dodge. True gent and a pleasure to spend 7 yrs with you at @Official_BRFC sorry for cutting the socks mate ❤ Gary Sawyer: Sad to see the news! RIP dodge bristol rovers kit man! Will be sadly missed! X Steve Phillips: Rest in peace roger Harding true Gas Head thoughts and prayers with you and your family you were a man after my own heart loved a moan ❤ Harry Pell: Horrible news that dodge ie (grandad) the bristol rovers kitman has passed away!! What a great guy he was! Had some great banter with him Mustapha Carayol: Rest In Peace Dodge such a good guy always looked after me!! My thoughts are with your family and friends Craig Hinton: Sad news today.A passing of a legend Roger Harding. He will be sadly missed by all.Thoughts are with his family.#unclealbert Goddard: Gutted to hear about dodge certainly won't be the same without him, what a legend and symbolised the club RIP you will be sorely missed Kirsty Pugh: Although we are all excited about the new season, it is not going to be the same. There will be a huge presence missing #RIPDodge Harrold: Terrible news about Dodge absolute diamond bloke really will be missed by everyone at the club, thoughts are with his family RIP Virgo: Rip in peace Dodge top gentleman, thanks for saving with fines by lending me kit!! thinking of his family at this difficult time. Geoff Twentyman: #rip Roger Harding. Genial, likeable guy. I always felt better after a chat with Rog. #brfc
funeral arrangements http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/roger-hardings-funeral-875641.aspx Roger Harding's funeral will take place on Wednesday, June 26th, at 10.30am at Westerleigh Crematorium, followed by a celebration of his life at the Memorial Stadium. The family have requested that nobody wears black and that there are no flowers. Roger, who has been Bristol Rovers kitman for 11 years, sadly lost the battle for his life earlier this week, and will be hugely missed by everyone connected with the club. A collection will be held for St Peter's Hospice, who looked after the family during Roger's illness, and Robsarttt a charity close to the family's hearts.
