Topic: RIP Carl van Riel (Sir Harvest Fields) 17/11/17- RAWKs JustGiving Xmas Miracle!

[disgraced cake]

Devestated to hear of this. RIP Carl

[stockdam]

I didn't know Carl but I obviously share a passion for a great football club. He died far too young and I hope that his family remember him in the good times. For anyone else who struggles with any addiction, please get help as we don't want to lose others.

YNWA Carl

[24/7]

By request from Carl's dear friend Sandra...

It is a bitter pill to swallow when you consider that my beloved Grandling with everything to live for is dead, whereas I, his Nana who has nothing to live for save my beloved cat, is still alive.   Carl was a failed conversion to feline love, but he always understood cat-wise, and we bantered with a light and loving heart - "If you say so Nana".   My Grandling always understood my booze demons, and I hope that the best of the best which I was able to give to him in support of his were good enough.  He had the gift to me of quietly listening and never forcing advice, which I always returned.  We kept each others booze related confidences and never broke a single word of trust - which is a gift more precious than all the gold in the world.   Oh my dearest Grandling.  I will miss you so much.  Love from your broken hearted Nana.   

[Purple Red]

Terribly sad. As can be seen from the alcohol issues thread, he fought a tough battle. Thoughts with his friends and family.

[seal75]

Rest in peace RAWK legend 

[Sarge]

RIP Carl.

Codlaim go daor dearg agus táthar ag súil go mbainfimid le chéile i réimse mór an Learpholl sa spéir agus d'fhéadfadh cuimhneamh ar do theaghlach na huaire sona, gloine a ardú agus na hamanna a thug tú a thabhairt dóibh sna laethanta atá imithe.

[Butcher Knife Roberto]

Such sad news, I can only pass only my condolences to Carl's family and a hope that he is at peace and free of pain x

[Ginamos]

RIP.

Funny, intelligent man. My thoughts are with his family.
 

[Fitzy.]

Very sad news. RIP.

[24/7]

RIP Carl.

Codlaim go daor dearg agus táthar ag súil go mbainfimid le chéile i réimse mór an Learpholl sa spéir agus d'fhéadfadh cuimhneamh ar do theaghlach na huaire sona, gloine a ardú agus na hamanna a thug tú a thabhairt dóibh sna laethanta atá imithe.

Nice sentiment that Sarge. Was gonna post the whole may the road rise to meet you thing but it didn't feel right......

[red mongoose]

We'll carry you with us, Carl.

One of us.

Rest easy, brother.

YNWA

[Hendollama]

RIP Carl.

I am sorry that I never got the chance to know you. But you got POP to come out of retirement for his final post. So I know you were loved here.
You are gone too soon. I hope you have found peace.

[A-Bomb]

Absolutely devastated to have heard the news, through a broken laptop and old email I've resigned up though this account.

So apologies to all for having not been able to offer updates, glad to see others have been picking up that baton.

I spoke to Carl literally only a matter how of a week before he was taken unwell into hospital, and it feels incredibly surreal knowing I can't just ping him a message or pick up the phone for a chin wag with the fella.

My heart goes out to his family and friends, everybody who had the pleasure of his company - as despite his demons his heart was always willing and his humour - well he could have you in tears telling his candid stories

A lovely bloke deep down - I hope he finds the peace that alluded him in life

Will miss you Carl mate. You never did let anybody else walk through their troubles alone, hopefully we helped you feel warm and loved through yours X

Alex

[jillcwhomever]

This is a message from Carl's sister that she wanted putting on here.

Hello my love
Thank you so very much for such a lovely message. I really am finding RAWK alike a great big virtual hug at the moment. It’s the only place I can seem to find ‘him’ and his friends. Carl wasn’t a social butterfly. He had many drinking friends but only a couple of real friends here and as I do not see or speak with them persay I can’t get that whole cling to each other and exchange stories thing like I seem to have on here. I know I’m just an observer/ bystander but it’s still so good to be a part of it in a third hand kind of way.
I imagine that despite your united love of Liverpool you all have found so much more on here, and that for many it has been the lifeline to keep you moving forward each day. I think, reading these threads, we could have lost Carl many many times over the years but you guys kept him here. For that alone I will always be indebted to you all.
I know this is a private message, I think I’m working it all out, but I would be happy for you to share my words to those who knew and helped Carl. I don’t know anyone of you, not as real people, but I guess Carl knew you well and you him.
Thank you again for taking the time out to send support.
Much love
Helen x

[rhylred]

Have only just seen this,Deepest Sympathy to all of  Carl's family &many many red friends...RIP YNWA

[24/7]

Absolutely devastated to have heard the news, through a broken laptop and old email I've resigned up though this account.
Alex

Hi again Alex (see your PMs by the way please) and thanks for coming back in to post that lovely message for Carl. Many share your sense of devastation and loss. We're working on way to ensure Carl's life leaves behind it a positive legacy. More on that as it happens. In the meantime, I'm know that Helen and the family are grateful for all the support they're receiving through here - and your message is part of that.

[TepidT2O]

Some fabulous testimonials to Carl on here...

I’m sure he would have been utterly embarrassed by them if he had had the chance to read them

Such a shame he never got the chance to finish that book too, would have brought tears of laughter and sadness ...

[Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov]

Some fabulous testimonials to Carl on here...

I’m sure he would have been utterly embarrassed by them if he had had the chance to read them

Such a shame he never got the chance to finish that book too, would have brought tears of laughter and sadness ...

He sent me the first chapter years back for me to read it and give him my opinion. That pc broke and I couldn't save anything off the HD. It really annoys me now. I would've loved to have it and also to be able to show it to his family.....

[Crosby Nick]

He sent me the first chapter years back for me to read it and give him my opinion. That pc broke and I couldn't save anything off the HD.

We’re the two incidents related?

[Ziltoid]

We’re the two incidents related?

Bet his grammar wasn't as bad as yours!! 

[24/7]

Bet his grammar wasn't as bad as yours!! 

#burn

[Crosby Nick]

Bet his grammar wasn't as bad as yours!! 

My grammar is exceptional. My typing on a smart phone and proof reading, les so.

[24/7]

FINALLY we learn your real name, Les.

[Crosby Nick]

FINALLY we learn your real name, Les.

French aren’t I.

[Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov]

Les, he started at the beginning so it was childhood memories mostly....

[24/7]

Okay, in other news, we've asked Carl's family how we can best help - flowers, kittens, donations to charidee (Cat Rescue, maybe?), or whatever is needed.

Turns out (perhaps unsurprisingly) that Carl was a man of few means and the family is going be landed with the funeral costs.

Can't be having that, so I've started the process of creating a JustGiving page so we can help cover the costs of Carl's funeral. When that's approved, I'll post the link here.

[Grobbelrevell]

Gutted to see this.

Similar to others, I never met Carl personally, but RAWK is a community and he was a huge part of it. He’s one of us and will be sadly missed.

RIP Carl, mate.

[Barneylfc∗]

Okay, in other news, we've asked Carl's family how we can best help - flowers, kittens, donations to charidee (Cat Rescue, maybe?), or whatever is needed.

Turns out (perhaps unsurprisingly) that Carl was a man of few means and the family is going be landed with the funeral costs.

Can't be having that, so I've started the process of creating a JustGiving page so we can help cover the costs of Carl's funeral. When that's approved, I'll post the link here.

Does it have to be paid before the funeral? I see it's on 29th, but I only get paid on 28th. I will be able to donate a fiver or something now as I'm skint until I get paid (Gaming computers for 11 year olds are expensive), but can contribute more when I do.

[24/7]

Does it have to be paid before the funeral? I see it's on 29th, but I only get paid on 28th. I will be able to donate a fiver or something now as I'm skint until I get paid (Gaming computers for 11 year olds are expensive), but can contribute more when I do.

Uncertain - will see what the family say. I would imagine the funeral directors invoice with terms after the event, seems a bit cruel to demand payment up front from a grieving family! I've never had to get involved in any such arrangement.

I have to await approval from JustGiving before launching anyway. Thanks Barney, let's see how this pans out......

[Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov]

Does it have to be paid before the funeral? I see it's on 29th, but I only get paid on 28th. I will be able to donate a fiver or something now as I'm skint until I get paid (Gaming computers for 11 year olds are expensive), but can contribute more when I do.

When my dad died we didn’t pay until after the funeral but I live in Denmark maybe things are done differently here...

[Barneylfc∗]

When my dad died we didn’t pay until after the funeral but I live in Denmark maybe things are done differently here...

As with 24/7, I've never had to get involved in that side of a funeral so I'm genuinely clueless as to how it works.

[TepidT2O]

Okay, in other news, we've asked Carl's family how we can best help - flowers, kittens, donations to charidee (Cat Rescue, maybe?), or whatever is needed.

Turns out (perhaps unsurprisingly) that Carl was a man of few means and the family is going be landed with the funeral costs.

Can't be having that, so I've started the process of creating a JustGiving page so we can help cover the costs of Carl's funeral. When that's approved, I'll post the link here.

Happy to help his family out.....


Kittens though...

[A Feint Zebra]

Was just popping into see some peoples artworks and perhaps add a few of my own, and read this horrible news.

Never met the chap but had some right giggles with him, and at him in the past as he was just great fodder to poke fun at, particularly in that ridiculous tron suit (why on earth did he give us the ammunition!).

RIP Lad.

[Stanno06]

Just came on and saw the very sad news.

RIP mate

[TheTeflonJohn]

Uncertain - will see what the family say. I would imagine the funeral directors invoice with terms after the event, seems a bit cruel to demand payment up front from a grieving family! I've never had to get involved in any such arrangement.

I have to await approval from JustGiving before launching anyway. Thanks Barney, let's see how this pans out......

I arranged my brothers funeral earlier this year and we paid up front as I just wanted to get everything done and sorted as soon as, although they did say we could pay afterwards.

[Ziltoid]

Was just popping into see some peoples artworks and perhaps add a few of my own, and read this horrible news.

Never met the chap but had some right giggles with him, and at him in the past as he was just great fodder to poke fun at, particularly in that ridiculous tron suit (why on earth did he give us the ammunition!).

RIP Lad.

Cheers FZ, you really did rip him to shreds visually. I think we all know deep down he loved it. 

[bird_lfc]

i haven’t had any direct communication with the man myself but certainly recognise the name

i know some know him on a more personal level but it speaks volumes that an individual can have such an affect on others through a computer screen

i deeply feel for him and his family and i hope now he has found peace . rest in piece

[Maggie May]

Happy to help his family out.....


Kittens though...

Definitely.  Just a taster of what he can expect when he greets me when I cross the Rainbow Bridge with my furry mob. 

[Ziltoid]

Carl has just sent me this, he wants to go downstairs with the pitchforks

[RyanBabel19]

Sad news to hear and my condolences go to his friends and family