Terrible News

[greenlung]

Terrible news to report I'm afraid - which I hope you won't mind me sharing here: Phil Hendy, the 75 year old who gave me my allotment key this time last year, has died following an assault here in Bristol, early on a Sunday morning two weeks ago, when he was stabbed outside a newsagent.
Phil was the allotment rep for years, a cheery soul whose shocking murder has greatly upset the local community in Greenbank.

There was a film crew by the allotment gate as I left this morning and a persistent hack wanted me to give them access to film. I was - am - shocked and didn't want to co-operate, partially out of respect for Phil, who advised me not to let in anyone who I didn't know.

Should anyone want to know more, I'd suggest searching the local press.

Take care.

[yoanbob]

very sad. sorry to hear.

[mandyballantyne]

So very sad, I heard about this in the news and thought how terrible that an older man was attacked in such away. Even sader when you learn what a lovley person he was.

Love and thoughts to his friends and family, Mandy

[shirlthegirl43]

How very sad that a man who sounds like he made other folks lives better should be 'rewarded' in this way.

Well done for ignoring the press too - I know they want to report the story but a touch of sensitivity wouldn't go amiss would it

[madderbat]

Another blow to the heart.
I really hope that the perpetrators are found and that friends and family can find some peace at the end of such a terrible event.
It is always shocking to lose friends unexpectedly and without reason. Wishing all his friends and family comfort at this sad time.

[dexterdoglancashire]

What awful news. You hear of this happening to other people, but when its someone you know it must be a terrible shock. My thoughts to you and his family. Bernie

[ugly gourd]

its always the good that seem to get attacked or get robbed at least you kept his spirit alive by doing as he would and refusing the press access they wouldnt have painted a true picture of someone who sounds a true old gent

[TPeers]

My sympathy as well, my family live in the Bristol area so I know parts of it quite well.

A horrible thing but you were certaintly right to refuse entry to the press - my thoughts and prayers to his family and you and all his friends.

[JennieAtkinson]

My sympathy too - it is always so sad to hear such a thing has happened, but when you know the person, it must be heart wrenching.

[Paulottie]

A sad and I can only assume pointless act. My sympathy to all that knew and will miss him.

[Waffler]

That's really awful to hear - I'm so sorry. What a waste!
Nothing more I can say really, except that it does put certain things in to perspective.

[bramble]

What a horrible thing to happen to such a lovely person, but then there are so many awful things happening we should'nt be surprised anymore. My sympathy to those he has left behind.

[muckdiva]

Very sad to hear your news. It seems so unfair when those with much to offer are taken, especially in such a pointless and tragic way.

[Headfry]

Words just fail me,

my deapest thoughts are with all those who have been touched by this cruel, mindless happening.

heart felt love HF

[Flummery]

How awful Such a waste. Well done for denying the press access. They are too insensitive in these matters.