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[johnmiller]

As many of you may know already, I'm sad to report that Laurie Grailey, lifelong supprter and Club Historian suffered another major stroke earlier this week and as we stand is criticaly ill in hospital.

Laurie is a rugby league stalwart and has missed something like 3 Batley games in 35 years, I'm sure you'll all join me in sending our best wishes to Laurie, Andrew and the family. Sad times.

Edited by johnmiller, 24 February 2011 - 09:26 PM.

[redditchbulldog]

As many of you may know already, I'm sad to report that Laurie Grailey, lifelong supprter and Club Historian suffered another major stroke earlier this week and as we stand is criticaly ill in hospital.

Laurie is a rugby league stalwart and has missed something like 3 Batley games in 35 years, I'm sure you'll all join me in sending our best wishes to Laurie, Andrew and the family. Sad times.

that is sad news best wishes to laurie and his family have known him for years hopefully he will recover

[MOONEY]

That is sad news my thoughts go out to loz and his family.

[Chairman LMAO]

Thanks for the update, John. Best wishes to LG and his close ones.

Edited by Chairman LMAO, 25 February 2011 - 02:59 PM.

[9' oller]

terrible news, my heart sank as i opened the thread.

it was only last Saturday that i said 'how do' to Laurie on a snowy commercial street down Batley.

Thoughts go out to Mr. Batley and his family.

[johnmiller]

Unfortunately Laurie passed away this afternoon, God Bless Him. Our thoughts go to his family, in particular Andrew, Laurie's son.

[Mark B]

Unfortunately Laurie passed away this afternoon, God Bless Him. Our thoughts go to his family, in particular Andrew, Laurie's son.

Totally agree John , very sad news indeed , im sure Loz was watching from above at todays game .
Thoughts are with his family . R.I.P Laurie .

[Chairman LMAO]

Terrible news.

[Keep The Faith]

rip laurie
feel sorry for andy

[John McVeigh]

R.I.P Loz.
Batley "through and through"
A sad day.

[Lounge Room Lizard]

From a Fax fan very sad to hear and I am sure I speak for most Fax fans and thoughts are with his family. RIP

[redditchbulldog]

R.I.P Loz condolences to his family
this is sad news and knew Loz to speak to for a many a year

[Bat Lad]

RIP Loz.

[Leedsdog]

I am so sorry. RIP

[9' oller]

R.I.P Laurie, the Halifax victory seems less important now but Laurie would of smiled at the Win.

Thankyou for all your time at the Mount.

[CherryandWhite09]

RIP Loz - you were a loyal, dedicated, and wholehearted supporter of Batley Bulldogs, and excellent historian and statistician to the Club.

IMHO, there should be some lasting memento to Loz at the Mount - he gave so much of his life to the Club.

Condolences to Andrew, & lets dedicate our successes this season to his memory.

Any news on the funeral date at St Mary's?

[vile rodders]

Had a lot of good times with Loz over the years many overnight away trips
and some really funny times will be sadly missed at the mount and by
everyone who crossed paths with him,Lets go on and win the rail cup again
and dedicate it to Laurie a really nice guy.

[johnmiller]

No news yet on arrangements, we'll let you know as soon as.

Andrew has asked that I thank everyone for their kind comments on here, it's touching to see the great comments about a great man who'll be sadly missed by many, and I know it'll be of great comfort to Laurie's family to see how much people think of him.