FabSwingers.com forum: There goes my Hero

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

After reading all the stories abd anecdotes people from all over have been sharing about Taylor Hawkins I thought about how sad it was that we don't celebrate life enough and the people living it....

So, is there anyone you would you like to celebrate and pay tribute too? Anything you want to share? Can be anyone but they have to be alive, doesn't have to be human, it can be a pet. Anyone you like.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

My dad. We don't always agree on everything but at heart he's a great person and I know I always have his undying support no matter what

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My coach.

He quite literally saved my life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ardal O'Hanlon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The man at the gym with prosthetic legs.

I’ve never spoke to him and don’t know his name but whenever I’m having a can’t believe arsed day he inspires me to go 110%.

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

My parents, who I never told how much I loved them and was grateful for everything they did for me, long before they passed away.

Winston

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The man at the gym with prosthetic legs.

I’ve never spoke to him and don’t know his name but whenever I’m having a can’t believe arsed day he inspires me to go 110%."

Can’t be arsed***

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My grandfather (mums father). During World War 2 he was in the Royal Navy and exported convoys between Derry and Boston. He lived until he was 86, saw his wife die at 55, his oldest daughter at 43 and his oldest son at 46.Despite all the adversity and heartbreak he endured in his life he never became embittered, his faith was unshakeable until his last breath. He was, is and always will be my hero.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

*escorted

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Glad mum and dad had me when they were in their early 20's. They are still going strong.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My dad. We don't always agree on everything but at heart he's a great person and I know I always have his undying support no matter what

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That is what true love is isn't it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My coach.

He quite literally saved my life."

And you are doing him proud I am sure, stuff like thar drives you x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ardal O'Hanlon"

I don't think I've heard of him

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The man at the gym with prosthetic legs.

I’ve never spoke to him and don’t know his name but whenever I’m having a can’t believe arsed day he inspires me to go 110%."

That's amazing! And he doesn't know how inspiring he is!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My parents, who I never told how much I loved them and was grateful for everything they did for me, long before they passed away.

Winston"

It's important isn't it to tell people you love them, which is what the point of the thread is. Why wait, we should tell each other that. I tell the special people I love them everyday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The man at the gym with prosthetic legs.

I’ve never spoke to him and don’t know his name but whenever I’m having a can’t believe arsed day he inspires me to go 110%.

That's amazing! And he doesn't know how inspiring he is!

He has no idea. He’s in there everyday hitting the punchbag and lifting heavy and it just puts things into perspective. If he can do that without complaining there’s no excuse for me to be lazy.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My grandfather (mums father). During World War 2 he was in the Royal Navy and exported convoys between Derry and Boston. He lived until he was 86, saw his wife die at 55, his oldest daughter at 43 and his oldest son at 46.Despite all the adversity and heartbreak he endured in his life he never became embittered, his faith was unshakeable until his last breath. He was, is and always will be my hero."

I love that! What an amazing man, you were very lucky

I miss my Taid loads

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The man at the gym with prosthetic legs.

I’ve never spoke to him and don’t know his name but whenever I’m having a can’t believe arsed day he inspires me to go 110%.

That's amazing! And he doesn't know how inspiring he is!

He has no idea. He’s in there everyday hitting the punchbag and lifting heavy and it just puts things into perspective. If he can do that without complaining there’s no excuse for me to be lazy."

That's the crux isn't it, he's just getting on with it, I love that!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My hero is my daughter in law...she suffers from Ehlers Danlos and some days she is in so much pain she can barely move, she is prone to dislocating bones and when it happens she just pops herself back into place, but she smiles all through and she is always of the mindset that there are others out there worse off.

She started her own dog walking business 3 years ago at 21 now she is an approved Puppy School instructor and teaches Hoopers as well as competes with her own dog, she runs training classes for problem dogs, specialising in disabled clients and wrote her first book over lockdown.

Small and mighty like Persil yet has the biggest bollox than any man I know, she organises my son and he adores her, as do I

My boy is also a hero, he supported her in her dreams and continues to support her, he took a 2nd job to help pay the mortgage when she decided she wanted to run her own business and their income dropped

They are a great team and her hard work is paying off for them both now

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Glad mum and dad had me when they were in their early 20's. They are still going strong."

Aww you are lucky! I would love to have both parents alive

I had my boys young and they are adults now, hopefully I'll be around for a long time too x

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By *parrow77Man
over a year ago

cheshire

My parents as when I was 35 they helped me when I wanted change career to do something I enjoy.

I get annoyed and am frustrated at them sometimes cos drive me nuts but again when ex walked out last June they were with me helping straight away.

So am always grateful but don’t always show enough

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My parents as when I was 35 they helped me when I wanted change career to do something I enjoy.

I get annoyed and am frustrated at them sometimes cos drive me nuts but again when ex walked out last June they were with me helping straight away.

So am always grateful but don’t always show enough "

I think we can all say that about our loved ones tbh

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By *parrow77Man
over a year ago

cheshire

"My parents as when I was 35 they helped me when I wanted change career to do something I enjoy.

I get annoyed and am frustrated at them sometimes cos drive me nuts but again when ex walked out last June they were with me helping straight away.

So am always grateful but don’t always show enough

I think we can all say that about our loved ones tbh "

Ano but in times I needed stuff they been rock and I know am never a good enough son

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My hero is my daughter in law...she suffers from Ehlers Danlos and some days she is in so much pain she can barely move, she is prone to dislocating bones and when it happens she just pops herself back into place, but she smiles all through and she is always of the mindset that there are others out there worse off.

Small and mighty like Persil yet has the biggest bollox than any man I know, she organises my son and he adores her, as do I

They are a great team and her hard work is paying off for them both now

Sorry if I’ve worded this wrong but it’s always the people that don’t get it easy in life that manage to inspire us.

How they can just get their heads down and get on with things when most of us would give up is amazing.

I like to think I’m pretty strong willed but I couldn’t do anything like that.

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

"My parents, who I never told how much I loved them and was grateful for everything they did for me, long before they passed away.

Winston

It's important isn't it to tell people you love them, which is what the point of the thread is. Why wait, we should tell each other that. I tell the special people I love them everyday "

For sure. Some opportunities don't come along twice.

Winston

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Small and mighty like Persil yet has the biggest bollox than any man I know, she organises my son and he adores her, as do I

They are a great team and her hard work is paying off for them both now

Sorry if I’ve worded this wrong but it’s always the people that don’t get it easy in life that manage to inspire us.

How they can just get their heads down and get on with things when most of us would give up is amazing.

I like to think I’m pretty strong willed but I couldn’t do anything like that."

No, you didn't word it wrong! It's true isn't it x

You would be surprised what you would do if you had too. More resilient than you think xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My parents, who I never told how much I loved them and was grateful for everything they did for me, long before they passed away.

Winston

It's important isn't it to tell people you love them, which is what the point of the thread is. Why wait, we should tell each other that. I tell the special people I love them everyday

For sure. Some opportunities don't come along twice.

Winston"

Nope, and we take so much for granted x

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

For not dying on me.

For fighting.

For laughing.

For letting me plan our wedding from his hospital bed when we couldn’t get insurance & couldn’t guarantee he would be there.

He is my absolute hero.

J x

PS. He’s totally ok now xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"T.

For not dying on me.

For fighting.

For laughing.

For letting me plan our wedding from his hospital bed when we couldn’t get insurance & couldn’t guarantee he would be there.

He is my absolute hero.

J x

PS. He’s totally ok now xx "

This made me smile!! Glad all is well

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

One of my managers at work.

I suffered a heart attack last year and was immediately put into ICU. This meant I had nothing with me but a phone running out of charge.

She literally turned up with clothes, food and most importantly a phone charger. All bought from the supermarket and deposited with a nurse.

She offered to pick me up afterwards and ensured everything was sorted out at work as well.

When I offered to pay her back, she told me ‘I’m Polish you have no family near I had to help’ she absolutely refused to take any money. I now owe her and would certainly pay her back in any way I could. That sort of kindness I’m not used too.

She’s my hero and I hope I get a chance to repay that debt I owe her. Even if I have to pass it on to someone else. She’s my hero and it will never be forgotten

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"One of my managers at work.

I suffered a heart attack last year and was immediately put into ICU. This meant I had nothing with me but a phone running out of charge.

She literally turned up with clothes, food and most importantly a phone charger. All bought from the supermarket and deposited with a nurse.

She offered to pick me up afterwards and ensured everything was sorted out at work as well.

She’s my hero and I hope I get a chance to repay that debt I owe her. Even if I have to pass it on to someone else. She’s my hero and it will never be forgotten

I love this! So glad you are ok and it does just go to show that there are some amazing people in the world x

Hooe you are feeling OK now x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My sister. She was like a second Mum when my parents were busy with work and help guide me through life decisions that allowed me to make the best out of opportunities. She allowed me to be emotionally open and never enforced any typical male stereotypes on me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My cat Biscuit, he's a 22 year old long haired fluffball tabby. He's been a constant in my life though all the little highs and the massive lows never waivered and cuddles unconditionally because he can.

My hero cat

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My sister. She was like a second Mum when my parents were busy with work and help guide me through life decisions that allowed me to make the best out of opportunities. She allowed me to be emotionally open and never enforced any typical male stereotypes on me

Your sister sounds like an amazing lady, do you live local to her now? X

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My cat Biscuit, he's a 22 year old long haired fluffball tabby. He's been a constant in my life though all the little highs and the massive lows never waivered and cuddles unconditionally because he can.

My hero cat"

Aww animals can be the best healers, their powers are underestimated, good age at 22 he is obviously loving life

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

"One of my managers at work.

I suffered a heart attack last year and was immediately put into ICU. This meant I had nothing with me but a phone running out of charge.

She literally turned up with clothes, food and most importantly a phone charger. All bought from the supermarket and deposited with a nurse.

She offered to pick me up afterwards and ensured everything was sorted out at work as well.

She’s my hero and I hope I get a chance to repay that debt I owe her. Even if I have to pass it on to someone else. She’s my hero and it will never be forgotten

I love this! So glad you are ok and it does just go to show that there are some amazing people in the world x

Hooe you are feeling OK now x"

Yes I’m fine, me and my heart have a new agreement…I’m in charge

for now

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"One of my managers at work.

I suffered a heart attack last year and was immediately put into ICU. This meant I had nothing with me but a phone running out of charge.

She literally turned up with clothes, food and most importantly a phone charger. All bought from the supermarket and deposited with a nurse.

She offered to pick me up afterwards and ensured everything was sorted out at work as well.

She’s my hero and I hope I get a chance to repay that debt I owe her. Even if I have to pass it on to someone else. She’s my hero and it will never be forgotten

I love this! So glad you are ok and it does just go to show that there are some amazing people in the world x

Hooe you are feeling OK now x

Yes I’m fine, me and my heart have a new agreement…I’m in charge

for now

Good, glad to hear it.

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By *etWetWet453Couple
over a year ago

CAMBERLEY

Some very emotional and inspirational tributes here. Think I (MR WET) have got a bit of grit in my eye.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My parents as when I was 35 they helped me when I wanted change career to do something I enjoy.

I get annoyed and am frustrated at them sometimes cos drive me nuts but again when ex walked out last June they were with me helping straight away.

So am always grateful but don’t always show enough

I think we can all say that about our loved ones tbh

Ano but in times I needed stuff they been rock and I know am never a good enough son"

Of course you are good enough! Believe me, as a Mum you are enough

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Some very emotional and inspirational tributes here. Think I (MR WET) have got a bit of grit in my eye."

Awww softy, I know what you mean. I re read the thread and yep, we are lucky to have/had these people x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Your sister sounds like an amazing lady, do you live local to her now? X"

Yes, she's still close by. Busy with her own kids now so don't see each other loads but still talk regularly

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Your sister sounds like an amazing lady, do you live local to her now? X

Yes, she's still close by. Busy with her own kids now so don't see each other loads but still talk regularly

Aww that is good to hear, I bet you are an amazing Uncle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My sister who was in a serious accident and now classed as disabled but she is so positive inl life and has great family around her and a loving husband

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My sister who was in a serious accident and now classed as disabled but she is so positive inl life and has great family around her and a loving husband"

Life changing stuff adds another perspective on life doesn't it? Every minute is precious, you just never know what is around the corner.

Glad your Sister is happy and glad she has amazing people to care for her

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Small and mighty like Persil yet has the biggest bollox than any man I know, she organises my son and he adores her, as do I

They are a great team and her hard work is paying off for them both now

HUGE SALUTE

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Small and mighty like Persil yet has the biggest bollox than any man I know, she organises my son and he adores her, as do I

They are a great team and her hard work is paying off for them both now

HUGE SALUTE

Thank you

she deserves the world and everything inside of it xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To each and everyone who battle through every day with some form of illness or disability each and every day , l have always said that those with those disabilities put healthy people to shame everytime .

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"To each and everyone who battle through every day with some form of illness or disability each and every day , l have always said that those with those disabilities put healthy people to shame everytime ."

Absolutely true.

I have a heart condition and it'd definitely helped me see how lucky I am to be alive and to make everyday matter.

People live in their internal worlds and don't look at what is going on around them or even begin to process seeing the world through the eyes of another

Empathy is a word that gets used a lot but people rarely understand it's true meaning.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

We just get on and live our lives - what's the alternative? Most disabled people just want the world to be accessible. They almost certainly don't want to be seen as inspirational for doing the shopping by themselves or for managing to get from A to B under their own steam. That's just ordinary life and should be achievable using mobility devices etc.

Anyhow, to answer the OP, the person I look up to most would be my late Grandad. I was clearing out his house earlier, so it's all a bit raw tonight. I found some fantastic photos and all his Army bits and pieces though, so that's good.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Bittersweet times

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Your mum.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Your mum.

Shame she's dead, I'm sure she'd appreciate the sentiment

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