[Albion] A message from the family of Jillian Howell.

[Southover Street Seagull]

A relative of Jillian Howell asked me to post this message on NSC for them:

"Thank you for you kind messages about Jill, it humbles us at this difficult time. The pain and emotion of the events of the recent days is still very raw.

As you may already know she fanatically supported Brighton and loved everything about the club and community it represents. She built a great relationship with fellow supporters around us, who'd be strangers without football but are friends with it. One elderly gentleman at her last home game even baked her a lemon drizzle cake! Which we thoroughly enjoyed.

Her last game was away to West Ham, a memory I will cherish forever along with the penalty that Murray scored into the away fans to make it 3-0, which sent us jubilant all the way home.

We would also like to pay thanks to the tribute left on her seat, the whole family found that to be a very touching gesture.

Once the pain subsides we look forward to celebrating Jill’s wonderful life.

The club have gone above and beyond to help us through this difficult time and we will be thanking them in person in the upcoming days.

As a family and because of the on-going case we wish for our privacy to be respected at this time and our identities not to be shared.

Jill wasn't one for her photo being taken, but here is my attempt from the Promotion Parade."

 

[TomandJerry]

Jillian's seat number should be retired as a mark of respect

 

[Deleted User X18H]

Jillian's seat number should be retired as a mark of respect

Yes. Good call.

 

[theboybilly]

A lovely post and my deepest sympathy to all Jillian's family and friends. Further, it never ceases to amaze me what a wonderful club we all support. RIP dear lady.

 

[Southover Street Seagull]

An idea worth considering, but let's wait and see what her family wishes to do.

 

[Southover Street Seagull]

Jillian's seat number should be retired as a mark of respect

An idea worth considering, but let's wait and see what her family wishes to do.

 

[Megazone]

Jill's tragic end has really upset me and brought a tear to my eye when reading about what a good person she sounded. It's even more upsetting that it was not long before, she was enjoying the current glamour of what the Albion are achieving and was probably as excited as all of us are about our potential, after all, there's no better time to be an Albion fan than now. To see a picture of her at the parade and to know she would've been celebrating the West Ham game at the ground, just makes you see how good things were probably going for Jill and how life was suddenly snatched away from her at a time she must've been really enjoying.
I didn't know Jill or any of her relatives or friends but I've been touched by a good person and I would be proud of our club if we could show some sort of remembrance for her. Of course this will be down to the family who must be in immense pain right now and I can only imagine the shock of what they're currently experiencing. But if it be a minutes silence or minutes clap, whatever we show I'm sure will make the family of Jill feel very proud of what she achieved in her life, especially when a packed out stadium shows the empathy I'm sure we all would for such an unfortunate person who obviously had a great spirit.

My thoughts go out to her family and friends right now. Good luck and I hope the pain will pass with positivity.

 

[luppers]

Jill's tragic end has really upset me and brought a tear to my eye when reading about what a good person she sounded. It's even more upsetting that it was not long before, she was enjoying the current glamour of what the Albion are achieving and was probably as excited as all of us are about our potential, after all, there's no better time to be an Albion fan than now. To see a picture of her at the parade and to know she would've been celebrating the West Ham game at the ground, just makes you see how good things were probably going for Jill and how life was suddenly snatched away from her at a time she must've been really enjoying.
I didn't know Jill or any of her relatives or friends but I've been touched by a good person and I would be proud of our club if we could show some sort of remembrance for her. Of course this will be down to the family who must be in immense pain right now and I can only imagine the shock of what they're currently experiencing. But if it be a minutes silence or minutes clap, whatever we show I'm sure will make the family of Jill feel very proud of what she achieved in her life, especially when a packed out stadium shows the empathy I'm sure we all would for such an unfortunate person who obviously had a great spirit.

My thoughts go out to her family and friends right now. Good luck and I hope the pain will pass with positivity.

Very well written,agree totally with content.

 

[Normski1989]

Jill's tragic end has really upset me and brought a tear to my eye when reading about what a good person she sounded. It's even more upsetting that it was not long before, she was enjoying the current glamour of what the Albion are achieving and was probably as excited as all of us are about our potential, after all, there's no better time to be an Albion fan than now. To see a picture of her at the parade and to know she would've been celebrating the West Ham game at the ground, just makes you see how good things were probably going for Jill and how life was suddenly snatched away from her at a time she must've been really enjoying.
I didn't know Jill or any of her relatives or friends but I've been touched by a good person and I would be proud of our club if we could show some sort of remembrance for her. Of course this will be down to the family who must be in immense pain right now and I can only imagine the shock of what they're currently experiencing. But if it be a minutes silence or minutes clap, whatever we show I'm sure will make the family of Jill feel very proud of what she achieved in her life, especially when a packed out stadium shows the empathy I'm sure we all would for such an unfortunate person who obviously had a great spirit.

My thoughts go out to her family and friends right now. Good luck and I hope the pain will pass with positivity.

Wasn't sure exactly what to write on this thread, but you've worded it perfectly. Couldn't agree more.