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Post by BFP on Mar 19, 2012 22:19:36 GMT
Just heard the very sad news that Jim Stynes has passed away, very very brave and inspirational man, who will be missed by thousands that he helped and inspired around the globe. You fought a good fight big man, but are no longer in pain. RIP Jim.
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Post by LENNY on Mar 19, 2012 22:21:25 GMT
R.I.P
Been searching for his documentary for months now, cant get it anywhere but in the meantime have reads loads about him, an unbelievable man.
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Post by BFP on Mar 19, 2012 22:32:24 GMT
Lenny its called every heart beats true, very hard hitting documentary, you will be in tears at several parts of this documentary. You should be able to find it easy enough.
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Post by pele on Mar 19, 2012 22:38:22 GMT
So sad, what a fight he fought.
Best documentary i ever watched.
RIP Jim.
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Post by BFP on Mar 19, 2012 22:41:33 GMT
Here is a very short clip about it. I recommend any sportsman to watch it, or anyone struggling with any problems, mental, physical or other, in any walk of life.
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Post by BFP on Mar 20, 2012 0:12:37 GMT
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Post by BFP on Apr 2, 2012 17:48:12 GMT
For anyone interested, there is a documentary tonight on RTE1 at 11:40 about Jim Stynes, it's called "Every heart beats true" I would recommend everyone to watch this, what this man done for so many is unreal, and all while battling a horrific disease. The measure of the man can be recognised in that he was given a state funeral in Australia and yet he wasn't even Australian. Things like that are only ever given to Royalty and the like. I would also guarantee that anyone that watches it will be emotionally touched like they have never been before.
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Post by pele on Apr 2, 2012 18:18:12 GMT
The best sports documentary i ever watched.
Incredible man.
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Post by BFP on Apr 2, 2012 20:39:50 GMT
If 11:40 is too late to stay up and watch it, then sky plus it. Channel 161 on sky
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Post by Mitty on Apr 2, 2012 23:56:59 GMT
Just after watching it, to be honest I had never heard of the guy until he died but I've an interest in any sport documentaries so give it a view.
What a superb programme it was, he truly seemed like a great great man, never mind sportsman . Looked like he went through hell with his battle. No shame in saying the tears were near tripping me at the end.
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Post by BFP on Apr 3, 2012 12:53:38 GMT
It would take a very heartless person to not be teary at this one Mitty, superb show, not a dry eye watching rte1 late last night.
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Post by jnr88 on Apr 3, 2012 17:15:02 GMT
Just watched the documentary there myself!! What a man fought cancer head on as well but it got him in the end!! The piece at the end where he was with the people from the Reach programe was very moving!!
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Post by Rush09 on Apr 3, 2012 18:44:38 GMT
All I can say is what a man pure top class legend!!
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Post by mrfish on Apr 5, 2012 13:53:22 GMT
Jesus lads...
I only got round to watching this late last night. What a truly wonderful man. The word brave doesn't even cover the inner character of this man. What a battle, what a man!!!
As others have said, many lumps in my throat I got throughout but the peice at the end where he was in the center of the group, dear God...one of the most heart breaking minutes of television I have ever watched!!
RIP Jim, a genuine warrior!!!!
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Post by mrfish on Apr 8, 2012 19:18:31 GMT
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Post by pele on Apr 8, 2012 19:25:03 GMT
Brilliant Fish!
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Post by Rush09 on Apr 8, 2012 19:43:06 GMT
Great !!
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