'Tommos funeral service, St Agnes Church, 23rd September
Sept 24, 2019 15:56:10 GMT
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Post by nobby on Sept 24, 2019 15:56:10 GMT
Pam and I went to St Agnes church yesterday and were deeply moved by the enormous number of people who attended to pay homage and say farewell to 'Tommo'.
Located majestically in an idyllic island setting St Agnes is a beautiful church, perhaps the most beautiful church in the parish of Moseley, particularly in the winter, when she is covered in snow, the bells are ringing, the sunshine glitters and dances off the trees and happy sounds fill the air. I was a chorister at St Agnes for a number of years in the early 60s well into the 70s and sang at many, many a service there where there was often a large congregation.
But yesterday was different as St Agnes, packed to over-capacity, provided the spiritual foundation for a truly wonderful and memorable service reflecting the love and life of a well loved and respected former Moseley rugby player; a player of distinction. And it was not just Moseley rugby club saying farewell to 'Tommo', far from it because 'Tommo' was well loved and respected by Moseley Ashfield Cricket Club, who also paid tribute to the wonderful man he was. 'Tommo' was indeed a man never to be forgotten and rightly so.
Pam and I feel sure that we will not be alone in thanking everyone involved who made this sad, but at the same time glorious occasion, so memorable. We also thank God for bringing 'Tommo' into all our lives and giving us so many wonderful, wonderful memories of a truly remarkable man.
May God Bless you 'Tommo', rest in peace.
Located majestically in an idyllic island setting St Agnes is a beautiful church, perhaps the most beautiful church in the parish of Moseley, particularly in the winter, when she is covered in snow, the bells are ringing, the sunshine glitters and dances off the trees and happy sounds fill the air. I was a chorister at St Agnes for a number of years in the early 60s well into the 70s and sang at many, many a service there where there was often a large congregation.
But yesterday was different as St Agnes, packed to over-capacity, provided the spiritual foundation for a truly wonderful and memorable service reflecting the love and life of a well loved and respected former Moseley rugby player; a player of distinction. And it was not just Moseley rugby club saying farewell to 'Tommo', far from it because 'Tommo' was well loved and respected by Moseley Ashfield Cricket Club, who also paid tribute to the wonderful man he was. 'Tommo' was indeed a man never to be forgotten and rightly so.
Pam and I feel sure that we will not be alone in thanking everyone involved who made this sad, but at the same time glorious occasion, so memorable. We also thank God for bringing 'Tommo' into all our lives and giving us so many wonderful, wonderful memories of a truly remarkable man.
May God Bless you 'Tommo', rest in peace.
