razza699 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Some of you may have been aware of a lad called Alex Williams who was a lifelong latics fan and did alot of work for meningitis trust https://twitter.com/oafcforlife He has sadly passed away RIP another Latic gone too soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyOAFC Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Think i've seen him about a few times. Gone way too soon. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboafc Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 This is really sad and a great loss indeed to all of us who have had contact with him. rest in peace alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamjonesyyoafc Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 definitely gone too soon, was supposed to be taking part in the walk for the meningitis trust to bramall lane, will be doing it in memory of him now. RIP Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4froale Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 He was the lad who was on secret millionaire , was heartbroken seeing the struggles that the poor lad had to put up with day to day , put things into perspective. R.I.P Alex , thoughts are with your family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoafc Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Just been reading about alex in tonights chron. I didn't know him personally ( only by sight ) but he sounds a remarkable young man. A shining example for the youth of today to follow. R.I.P Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I recognised him when he appeared on Secret Millionaire. The hours he put into making people aware of meningitis, in spite of his health problems, made me feel quite inadequate. And there was no sign of any bitterness at the hand he'd been dealt. The effort he put into something for which he was never going to get any reward puts to shame the minority of people who are fit and able but can't be arsed working. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 He was the lad who was on secret millionaire , was heartbroken seeing the struggles that the poor lad had to put up with day to day , put things into perspective. R.I.P Alex , thoughts are with your family and friends. Didn't actually know he was a Latics fan but saw the programme. What a stand up young fella. Came across on it as a genuinely selfless and likeable lad who was, in the face of unbelievable adversity, doing the best for others who were suffering as well. Puts you to shame when you see how much some people put in. My thoughts too are with his family and friends. RIP Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 So Sad - life is so unfair sometimes. A credit to his family, the town and the team he supported. RIP Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewDodd Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I've known Alex since he was little and been friends with his parents for over 30 years - I can tell you he was the bravest, most selfless and happy people that ever walked this earth - he lived for Latics and his family as well as his work wth the Meningitis Trust. His work will live on, and if we do well this season, there would be nobody more pleased. RIP Big Man - legend in every sense x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancy lad Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 RIP young fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 RIP. Feel for his parents burying such a young son. Sounds a very brave chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD's Orange Heels Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Very sad news. I also saw him on TV and thought he was a very brave lad. Didn't know he was a Latics fan. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhamains Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) Very sad, I've seen him a good few times around the gound at latics games. RIP x http://www.meningitis-trust.org/about-us/news/rip-alex-williams-our-inspiration/ Edited August 2, 2012 by oldhamains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drphibes Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I had the pleasure of knowing Alex through playing Wheelchair basketball with the Oldham Owls. One thing that struck you from the first minute you met him was his enthusiasm for sport and a desire to please other people before himself. His work for the meningitis trust was truly fantastic and I am sure that other people in the future will benefit from his efforts to raise awareness of this terrible illness. His love for Latics could not be faulted and even when the team was playing below par it would not stop him cheering the lads on in the hope that they could turn things around and get a postive result. Rest in peace Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traffordtic Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 A true ambassodor for life and a remarkable young man; Duncan Bannatyne was so touched by Alex that he classed him as a personal friend and an inspiration. I think the club have a duty to celebrate the short but magnificent contribution he made to life and his selfless work with the meningitis trust, i EXPECT a fitting tribute from Latics either tomorrow or before the Sheff Weds game. RIP young man #achieveandbelieve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 A true ambassodor for life and a remarkable young man; Duncan Bannatyne was so touched by Alex that he classed him as a personal friend and an inspiration. I think the club have a duty to celebrate the short but magnificent contribution he made to life and his selfless work with the meningitis trust, i EXPECT a fitting tribute from Latics either tomorrow or before the Sheff Weds game. RIP young man #achieveandbelieve Before sheff weds would be better, as there will probably be a bigger crowd and its on tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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