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by **HacksawJimDuggin** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 4:46 pm

RIP Mr Benitez Senior

At least he passed away a very very proud father of his son Rafa.

I am sure the boys will do all thay can (and some under these circumstances) for Rafa on Sunday to bring the trophy back to Anfield.

by **greenred** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 4:49 pm

Pity he couldnt have made it back for his old mans funeral,but im sure Rafa knows what his dad would have wanted.Im sure the lads will double their efforts now and (hopefully)dedicate the World championship victory to the boss`s dad.

by **stoney** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:25 pm

RIP Benitez Snr

by **JBG** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:56 pm

RIP Mr. Benitez.

by **Liverpool 4 EVA** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:10 pm

Sabre wrote:
They are kinda weird in Spain when it comes to funerals. They burry them really quickly so it would be really easy to kill someone and get away with it since they have no time to really check the cause of death. Where I live everyone that dies has to go through an autopsy. They do it the next day.

There's no need to cut a man in pieces if the death is natural. As is in this case. Proper investigations are done when it's due .

I had a ball in my throat twice this morning, when I read Whrighty's post and when I hear Rafa. I was real sad, coudn't help to drop a tear. Rafa's love towards his family was almost touchable when I hear his words. It was an expected death so I'm sure those 2 big men, Paco (1) and Rafa, had properly say good bye and talked man to man.

I liked the respect of the journalist (I think) that made clear he has a family in Liverpool He indeed has.

VIVA PACO!!!!!!! VIVA RAFA!!!!!!

Sabre

(1) Just as Larry is Lawrence, and Pepe is Jose (Joseph), Paco = Francisco but with a tone of affection and confidence to the person.

GREAT post Sabre.

RIP Benítez snr

by **zarababe** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:27 pm

My deepest and heart felt condolences for our Boss and his family, at this difficult time.

Having suffered the loss of a father myself, the pain of parting is difficult, but the memories of those we love, stay alive in our hearts forever..

by **adamnbarrett** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:34 pm

MINUTE SILENCE EXPECTED FOR SUNDAY
Paul Rogers in Tokyo 16 December 2005
FIFA are expected to announce they will be holding a minute's silence before the World Club Championship final between Liverpool and Sao Paulo as a mark of respect to the passing away of Rafael Benitez's father earlier this week.
Although it has yet to be confirmed publically, sources at FIFA in Tokyo believe it is 99.9% certain to go ahead although there will be no wearing of black armbands by either sets of players.

Earlier today Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv: "I was in Madrid a couple of times because my father has been ill for the last few months.

"I was talking to my mother, sister and brother when my father died. We tried to go there but in Spain you do not have the time. They couldn't delay the funeral.

"I couldn't go so I decided to stay here. I will go and see my mother next week so for me it is perhaps better to concentrate on working. You can be very upset but if you are working sometimes you can just think about your work. My mother is there though and I will try to be with her as soon as possible.

"The only thing I can do now is try to do my best for my team and think about my father."

Everyone at Liverpoolfc.tv and the club as a whole send their deepest condolences to Rafael, his mother and the entire Benitez family at this extremely sad time.

by **adamnbarrett** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:35 pm

(1) Just as Larry is Lawrence, and Pepe is Jose (Joseph), Paco = Francisco but with a tone of affection and confidence to the person

Wow I learn more from you sabre in a minute than I learn in a triple spanish lesson (about 1 and a half hours) in school

by **redsince2001** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:41 pm

GOD BLESS HIS SOUL.

YNWA

by **red37** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:47 pm

rafa if you ever come to visit these pages i hope you read the beautiful words written to you in this dark hour by us ordinary people...
the people here, in liverpool and the world over wish you and your family joy in your memories and all our thoughts in your grief.
you are a humble and modest man, a clever man and a family man. thankyou for being part of the history of liverpool f.c.

the great men who guide you, those before you, who all shed tears of sweat and blood for this cause will know, you will never ever walk alone rafa benitez.

so sorry for your trouble. :down:

and god love you (whoever you choose it to be)

red37

by **matrix** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:39 pm

verry sad news indeed, i admire rafas ethic on the carry on working thing winning on sunday would be good now for his late father rip mr benitez snr :blues:

by **A.B.** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:42 pm

My thoughts are with Rafa and his family.

RIP Sr. Benitez

by **Kukilon** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:45 pm

Sabre wrote:
They are kinda weird in Spain when it comes to funerals. They burry them really quickly so it would be really easy to kill someone and get away with it since they have no time to really check the cause of death. Where I live everyone that dies has to go through an autopsy. They do it the next day.

There's no need to cut a man in pieces if the death is natural. As is in this case. Proper investigations are done when it's due .

I had a ball in my throat twice this morning, when I read Whrighty's post and when I hear Rafa. I was real sad, coudn't help to drop a tear. Rafa's love towards his family was almost touchable when I hear his words. It was an expected death so I'm sure those 2 big men, Paco (1) and Rafa, had properly say good bye and talked man to man.

I liked the respect of the journalist (I think) that made clear he has a family in Liverpool He indeed has.

VIVA PACO!!!!!!! VIVA RAFA!!!!!!

Sabre

(1) Just as Larry is Lawrence, and Pepe is Jose (Joseph), Paco = Francisco but with a tone of affection and confidence to the person.

In most cases it's impossible to say until you have performed an autopsy.

by **Mikz** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 10:09 pm

R.I.P Francisco Benitez. :down:

by **Ciggy** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:30 pm

But he has the biggest family he could ever imagine now cause every Liverpool fans feel his pain.
YNWA Franciso Benitez and Thank you for your son that you gave to us.

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