boyracer2002
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My uncle got killed yesterday while out on his bike by some prick who did a u-turn in the road without checking his mirrors causing my uncle to hit him and die instantly from what has been said, the family have asked me if i want to carry the coffin along with other members of the family but im for and against it, anyone done this or said no and regretted it afterwards for not doing it? Sorry not the best of posts on here 
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Liam
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sorry to hear that
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dave17
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Sorry about your news mate.
Me, my bro and my cousins carried my grandmas coffin when she died. Didnt regret it one bit. Made me feel proud and is something il remember forever.
Id say go for it, theres no bad points about it.
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CorsAsh
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It's much harder than it looks to carry the weight, especially if the bearers are different heights, but its a good way to pay your own respects to the man.
Sorry to hear about your uncle, mine died under similar circumstances
[Edited on 12-05-2006 by CorsAsh]
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dave17
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We didnt hav any problems at all? Not alot of weight between 6 grown men
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stuartmitchell
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sorry to hear that mate
I would carry the coffin personally, sort of like a last gesture of good will 
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SXi_Tim
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Sorry to hear the news mate , if i was in your situation i would carry it, as sort of respect
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CorsAsh
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quote:
Originally posted by dave17
We didnt hav any problems at all? Not alot of weight between 6 grown men
Should have said "sometimes" i guess, depends on the person inside.
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Lawrah
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Far to many bike accidents now..lost lots of good people due to them!
Do what you want to do, and feels right. Chin Up. x
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RCoughtrie
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You should feel honoured to have been asked by his family... perfect gesture
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Mark1984_SRI
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Hiya mate, i'm very sorry to hear about that buddy This is a subject i know something about as, i lost my nan and my grandad in the past two years. I carried my grandfather and felt good for doing so. My nan was terminally ill and i'd seen her in some very difficult situations. When she passed away i was choked and asked not to carry her coffin although my other two brothers did. I have never regretted not doing it because i know she was the type of person to not make me feel uncomfortable or make me do something against my own will. If you dont feel comfortable doing it, my advice is dont do it. If you feel okay about it, then do it and be proud mate... again sorry for you mate
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JadeM
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Bad news....thoughts go out to you
Id carry the coffin if asked & feel proud about doing so!!
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All Torque
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quote:
Originally posted by stuartmitchell
I would carry the coffin personally, sort of like a last gesture of good will
Thats what I'd do too, never got the chance to do that at any funerals I've been to as I was too young.
Sorry for your loss mate
Any news on whats happening about the driver of the car?
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Ry_B
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Duno what to say apart from sorry mate
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boyracer2002
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Cheers for the comments guys.
The driver was arrested yesterday, and released on bail, there was a bus in the traffic que where it happened and was all caught on film, like bikes do - they pass on the outside of traffic and the van did the turn just as he was passing, well under the limit too, worst thing about it though apart from it happening was that the guy in the van who did the turn forgot his radio for work so was 50 mins later than he would have been originally so who knows if he had not forgotten it.
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STEvieXE
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sorry to hear that pal
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MikeE
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sorry to hear this mate. thoughts are with you and the family.
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mav
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Sorry about your loss mate..
I would be honoured to be asked if not a little apprehensive.
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Jules S
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Sorry about your loss mate.
We've all booked a trip in a hearse, its shitty I know, but its going to happen sooner or later. Hope your uncle lived life to the full, if he didn't that's the only thing you should be mourning
As for coffin bearing?
Of course you should
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richysport
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sorry to hear that mate
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Greg_M
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i carried my grandad into and out of church, was really hard to do, but i got the strength from somewhere. I just had to do it for HIM. if you know what i mean.
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Icy
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sorry to hear that jacko
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