To Sergi
Hey comrad. I awoke this morning at 6 something to find your text on my phone. I was sure it was a nightmare and tried to sleep again, but after 2 minutes I decided to get out of bed to turn on the light, in case this was for real. Then I was thinking, maybe this is a mistake, and in your good but not fantastic English, you made a mistake. It was only the third time I read the message that I understood this is very real, and there is no mistake or nightmare, unfortunately.
Now I was really awake and the first thought that came into my head, or maybe picture, was of watching you and “Papa Caros” (as I called him) playing together in Cork, and the way you bounced off each other. After putting on the kettle, I eventually got my brain to function and made the call, and the rest is…
A little like yourself, Papa Caros always shook hands sincerely,and always with his own unique kind of graceful smile. A man that would not know how to hurt anybody, who would make a bad soldier. His strengths were much deeper than anything physical. I met Vicente a good few times, and despite not being able to speak his language, I always communicated very well with him, as did the rest of the lads. We were always so happy to see him coming around our “nuthouse” with his positive but discreet humble energy.
Each and all of us are with you in the battle of all time battles that lies ahead in the future. You have an army that would have flattened hitler behind you, Serg,and yes, I spelled hitler with a small “h” on purpose. The days and the weeks and months will pass, Serg, and the tears will turn to laughs and smiles at the happy memories you are lucky enough to have. The length of time is not so important as you will find out, but the quality. You may not feel it right now, but you will understand later how lucky you are.
Our thoughts are also with your dear mother who has lost her best friend. May God give her strength and courage to fight on positively, and also your brother. Bless ye, and be sure the sun will shine again for all of you with purpose and energy. xxx
Barry
We were so sad to hear of Sergi’s Dad it is something that you can not be prepared for I was moved to read your blog, and it it is good to know that there arepeople that care it makes the world a better place! Read the blog and enjoy it! Ian& Ruth from Norway looking for flights!
Comment by Ian R Whinnett — January 23, 2010 @ 16:50
thanks a lot for ur words barry.
is amazing how u describe my dad after only been with him few times.
we r together reading this, and of course our tears are flowing but also with the happiness to know how all of ye talk about and love our dad.
mum is telling how special are all of u, and the best present of 2 c all of u in barcelona in the disaster days we are going through this week.
Words cannot describe how happy we are that ye came to pay your respects to my dad and the way ye love him
with love
sergi, roger, mª teresa, nuria and sandra
Comment by sergi and family — January 23, 2010 @ 18:00
Love you head, that’s all that’s left to say. xx
Comment by Murphy — January 23, 2010 @ 22:27
Sergi and family, our deepeths thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time, as Barry says above, time is the best healer and it will. You and the guys in the band give Kathy and I such pleasure, I painstagingly took your DVD and removed the audio tracks and editted it to kake you all a great CD, Barry has the CD, hopefully you will see it shortley. Lets dedicate this CD to your wonderful dad, he sounded a wonderful fun loving person and if he was anything like your CD it doesnt get any better than this. We will be out in april and I will come over to shake your hand.
Best wishes
Keith and Kathie from Leeds.
Comment by Keith and Kathie Morthersdale — January 24, 2010 @ 20:32