Snid
Snid Tributes
Gareth Jones Tributes
As a club we have been overwhemed by the thoughtful tributes we have received from across the world following the passing of Gareth Jones. To leave your own tribute to Gareth please visit our guestbook.
In response to the overwhelming number of messages and floral tributes received since his passing, Gareth Jones' family has set up a memorial fund in his name.
The Gareth Jones Trust Fund has been opened to help ensure his three children Courtney, Cole and Connie will have money available to help provide
for their everyday needs.
With his daughter Connie now only four months old and the eldest of his children Courtney only eight this will be a big task. We ask that any individuals or companies wishing to make a contribution to this young family please send their cheques to: Neath Rugby Ltd, 13 Old Market Street, Neath, SA11 3NA and we will pass these onto his family. Cheques should be made payable to "The Gareth Jones Trust Fund".
Alternatively if you would like to email us with your thoughts or suggestions on fundraising events or indeed if you would like to hold an event yourself in your work place, local club or community please contact us at snid@neathrugby.co.uk and we will of course pass these onto Gareth's family.
Neath Rugby
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I would like to pass on my deepest sympathies to Snid's family. We at Neath have lost a special person and a great rugby talent.
My personal memories will be of a larger than life character who created a happy and fun environment at the club.
His inclusion in the Neath squad during 2006/07 was a major reason why we won the league, he just seemed to settle in straight away.
He certainly kept me on my toes and his sharp sense of humour always brought on reality to, at times, trying situations.
I could probably file this book with the laughes we have had together and your kindness as a friend, all special memories.
Quite simply Snid, I miss you, I really really do and its so difficult to stop writing!
Rest in peace
Rowland
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Gruff Rees
I am sure I speak for all Snid's teammates in expressing our deepest sympathies to his family at this terrible time. He was such an extraordinary character and a real bundle of energy with a lovely jovial side. Indeed, my favourite memory is picking him up for the club dinner and laughing all the way to Neath as he regaled me with his wonderful stories. He had a word for every occasion with an honesty and passion that endured him to all he connected with.
Rugby is clearly a side issue at this moment but I know for certain how proud Snid was in pulling on the shirt and being successful - this ambition burned in him and it was an honour and privelige to coach him.
Snid - you will always be in our hearts and never forgotten, a real legend.
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Snid
You would have been well chuffed with your funeral yesterday mate.
People turning up 2 hours early and then when you made your entrance the place stood still and it seemed like the world had stopped for a few moments as there was complete silence.
Then it was up the rugby and social we drunk the place dry in your memory and everyone from neath, beddau, ponty and glync swapped stories about you .
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R
Pontypridd
I was lucky enough to have known Snid a little. The last time I saw him was a couple of years ago, in B&Q where he was buying paint to decorate his daughter's bedroom. He was his usual happy self and we chatted about his rugby (I asked him about his move to Neath) and his gorgeous daughter (I hadn't known he was a father, he looked so proud). Since hearing of Snid's accident, he has been in my thoughts every day and my dreams one night. Such a tragic loss. My thoughts go to his good friends, team mates and his family, especially his partner, his parents and children. The crowds of people standing in silence outside the chapel as his funeral took place inside today was so unique. I have never seen so many people remain silent for such a long time. What a mark of respect to a clearly amazing person. Wish I had known Snid better, even knowing him a little, I can't imagine that I will ever forget his handsome, happy face. Such a tragic, unfair death makes me question what life is all about. Snid seemed to know what life was all about, living it with passion and positivity and earning the love and respect of so many people. I will learn from this. Rest in peace Snid x
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Deenna
What a tremendous send off you had today Gareth - there must have been over 1000 family and friends at your funeral. Your family really did you proud and held themselves together with such courage and dignaty. For such a young person its amazing that you touched so many peoples lives in a short time.
It was also great to see two great rugby clubs Neath and Ponty coming together and stand side by side to play tribute to you today.
Your will always be remembered by us at Neath and as Rowland said we were lucky to have had such a colourful charachter as a member of our Neath family. RIP Snid, God Bless XX
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Tim White
Manchester Referees Society
Terrible news - simply dreadful - my thoughts and those of everyone who plays and watches this game of ours go to his family. If they read this guestbook they will know that they have the deepest sympathy of everybody in rugby football.
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John Dickens
Army Rugby Union, United Kingdom
Sent on behalf of the President, Chairman, Members and the member clubs of the Army Rugby Union.
Our deepest condolences go to Gareth's Family during this difficult time, our thoughts are with you all.
J Dickens
Secretary
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Steve Cooper
Wrexham
as a former school friend of snid with some fond memories i was naturally devastated to hear of this tragic news.
my heart and best wishes goes out to all you left behind.
steve cooper
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Trina and Allan
Glyncoch
9 Red Roses a symbol from us
A final Salute sent with our love
Our farewell to Gareth,
Best scrum half SNID No 9.
We feel the pain your family are in,
Good night God bless
RIP X
Trina & Allan x
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Sue
Glyncoch
All my thoughts go to your family .when they have the strength to read these messages i hope they find comfort in them . Rest in peace snid. we will all miss your smile it's so infectious a beautiful young man taken to soon .xx
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Ellen
Neath Rugby Chef
Hi just wanted to say I have only known Gareth for one season but it has been an absolute pleasure to feed him every Thursday, he always made us laugh and will be missed lots of love to Gareth's family. Love Ellen
P.S. hope you like the garlic bread
LOVE ELLEN
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Big Pie
Motherwell, Scotland
What a crying shame. My thoughts are with Gareth's family and friends.
Big Pie, (former 2nd row/No.8 Dalziel HSFP Rugby Club)
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Richard Jones
Hirwaun
Snid...... i met you through my best man Duck, real character,superb laugh an amazing person! you will be missed take care buddy have a ball up there, i know you will.
Dicky
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Paul
Port Talbot
R I P Gareth we at Baglan rfc send all our love and support to your family via this message board.
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mark greenway
pontllanfraith
pontllanfraith rugby club sends its condolences and thoughts to the family and neath rfc.
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gwyn and mary Phillips
Glyncoch Pontypridd
rest in peace gareth our nephew.
goodnight... godbless....you will be sadly missed.
xx
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salty'S daughter
Wales
R.I.P Snid!
U were a ledgend!!!
Never forgotten!
xxx
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salty
Wales
100 miles an hour always
good nite mate x
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Ian (Indie) Phillips and Kelly Phillips
Glencoch/Cardiff
God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around you
and whispered,
"Come to Me"
With tearful eyes we watched you
and saw you pass away
and although we love you dearly
we could not make you stay.
A Golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
he only takes the best
You will be missed Snid, my cousin, my friend.
My thoughts are with the rest of the family at this sad time.
R.I.P. Sleep well Snid x Indie and Kelly X X X X X X
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Debbie Darling
Portsmouth
Tragic. Sending my love to all his friends and especially his young family X
Rest in Peace Snid you will be missed by many xx
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Rob Smith
Skewen Neath
A Sad loss of a great person, will be deeply missed ,deepest sympathy to all the family ,time will heal the scars i hope , RIP*SNID*
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Blackmamba
Neath
Such a sad sad loss to Neath, Pontypridd and the rugby world, ironically the only time I met him was at the Brian Williams match in Narberth, top bloke full of fun.
My sincerest thoughts are with his young family. RIP Snid
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Kris Baller
Pontypridd RFC
It was a pleasure knowing you and playing with you snid mate, when i first joined ponty you were the 1st 2 welcome me by cracking a joke!!! one of the best scrum halfs ive played with it was a pleasure 2be in your company coz you always made us laugh a true ledgend!!! untill we meet again snid mate R.I.P ps leave those angels alone!!!!
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Anthony
West Sussex
Such sad and tragic news. Deepest sympathy to Gareth's family, friends and Neath RFC.
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Sarah Jayne
swindon originally blaengwynfi
my family would like to send our thoughts and love to gareths at such a sad time! rest in peace gareth! what a huge loss! x
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Howard Thomas (Neath Rugby) & Danielle
If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We'd express all our unspoken love;
We'd have countless things to say.
If we could bring you back again,
We'd say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.
If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You'd know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.
An honour to have been in the presence of such a man!
Our deepest sympathy goes to all of Gareth's (Snid's) family.
Howard & Danielle
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Clare
Neath
R.I.P Snid. You will be sadly missed by all who knew n loved you. Such a tradegy at a young age.
My heart goes out to your family n friends.
We will miss you. Good night n god bless Snid xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Paul Garbutt (Worcester Warriors Fan)
Stourbridge West Midlands
Rest in peace and sincere condolencies to all concerned at Neath - family, friends & supporters alike.
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Michelle Dasic
Cardiff - originally Ponty
Terrible loss - Rest in peace mate xx
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S.E.F. Stamura Rugby Ancona
Italy
Sincere condolences to family and friends of Gareth.
R.I.P.
All the players and the staff of S.E.F. Stamura Rugby Ancona, Italy
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Jason Davies
Pontypridd
we will always miss you mate you were a superstar in rugby and in life.
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Gavin
Rochester
So sad to hear about the news of Gareth Jones, my deepest sympathy to his family, and those at NRFC....
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Anthony
Neath Neath Neath
So sad to hear the news about Snid.
Just wanted to pass on my heartfelt condolences to Gareth's family, friends and all at Neath RFC.
God Bless Snid. R.I.P.
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Kevin May
Neath
I wipe away the tears each day, not for the mourning, which is real
But for the way that I remember you and the way you made me feel.
A smile so infectious that it should be prescribed on the NHS for all to enjoy.
A smile that will always live on, especially in your girls and boy
Laughter was your middle name and was there for all to see
Words cannot express the effect you had on me
A true welsh hero, who was destined for greatness and good
But taken far too quickly the way no person should
God rest you Gareth, as you continue on your path
To come off the bench and seal the win in the second half
RIP Snid
Kevin May
NRFC Safety Officer
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Dave Thomas
Blackwood
On behalf of Blackwood RFC I would like to pass on our deepest condolencies to all of our friends at Neath RFC following the tragic passing of Gareth Jones. Our thoughts are with you and his family.
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Becca - Ex NRFC Shop Girl
Colorado, USA
When I first met Snid on a work night out he made me laugh and laugh and that's how I continue to remember him. He was a fantastic, kind, fun loving guy and great rugby player. He will be missed by all.
Rest in Peace Snid xx
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Gill Lewis
Neath
Each time I walk past the Gnoll ground and look at Snid's photo on the gate it makes me realise how precious life is and to live it to the full - just like Gareth. God bless you Snid and RIP. My condolences to the family and your fellow teamates and coaches.
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Francesca Tocchini
Italy
No words..god bless Your family.
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Neil
Pontypridd
Snid was an excellent, passionate and commited rugby player who I watched make his debut for Pontypridd and through all his time at Pontypridd, he then went on to succeed at Neath.
More than that though he was generous with his time and his sense of humour. Down to earth, gritty, funny and endearing always having words for the Ponty faithful (including myself)whenever he was back at Sardis Road.
Words will not be enough for his family and my thoughts are with them and his three young children who he will be remembered by. R.I.P. Gareth "Snid" Jones, you will be missed.
Neil Shearer
Pontypridd RFC Supporter
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There should be an exhibition match between us and Ponty in pre-season. No drop-goals, or penalty goal attempts, just lots of running rugby. The way Gareth played it...
On behalf of Old Millhillians RFC, I am writing to express our sorrow at the passing of Gareth Jones. Our thoughts are with Gareth's family, his friends and all at Neath RFC.
Yours faithfully
David Kelly
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Simon Coghlan - GP Shipping
God bless you Snid. R.I.P.
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Mike John
Glyncoch
our thoughts are with the family at this tragic time, r.i.p. gareth you will be sadly missed. a true welshman a great rugby player.
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Phil and Jayne Jones
Glyncoch
a true glyncer through and through the angels are very lucky to have a special person like u snid r.i.p.
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Martyn - Bridgend Athletic R.F.C
Portcawl RFC
What a terrible, tragic and sad time. 'Snid'- I didn't know you but from the comments left on this book, I wish that I had. Condolences to the family and friends of a great player and Welshman never to be forgotten.
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John Beatty
Boston, MA, United States of America
Read the sad news of your scrumies passing and I find it heartbreaking. From what I've read of him, he had a real passion for the game and was loved by many of the supporters... I pray for your club, his family and his soul. Take care.
-yours in rugby-
John Beatty, Old Gold RFC, Boston, MA
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Sudbrook
Gloucester
What a waste, my thoughts go to his family and friends.
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Steve
Worcester
Such a tragedy, so very young and the fullness of life set to come. Sincere condolences to family and friends.
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Mickey Blackheart
Cimla
Gareth you are one of the great players that has made rugby the sport it is,thanks for the memories,rest now and God bless to your family.
Mike,Tom,Brian & Elfyd(Neath supporters)
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Mike Rees
Swindon via Skewen
Cannot believe we`ve lost Gareth. Great guy and my thoughts are with his family at this very sad time. God bless Snid.
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Dave Thomas
Blackwood RFC
On behalf of Blackwood RFC I would like to pass on our deepest condolencies to all of our friends at Neath RFC following the tragic passing of Gareth Jones. Our thoughts are with you and his family.
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Pontyboy
Glyncoch
Don't know what to say its going to be hard not to have you around anymore going to miss you mate RIP x
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Rob
Maesteg Celtic
Such a tragedy ,a great loss to his family ,friends and the game of rugby.
Puts life in to a real prospective.
Our deepest sympathy go out to his his family
RIP
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Jon Vagabonds (Isle of Man) RFC
Isle of Man
On behalf of all here at Vagabonds RFC. Please pass on our condolences and deepest sympathy to family & friends RIP
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Big Matt
Neath
Such a great loss to his family friends and team mates R I P snid.
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Ryan Harries
Merthyr
A GREAT PERSON AND FRIEND DURING OUR SHORT TIME PLAYING 2GETHER. R.I.P SNID BOY
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Steve Martin
Neath
Snid was unique, a one off. Larger than life character, bursting with energy, always joking and positive to the last. Being Captain on his arrival at the club it was my role to welcome him into the playing squad, but Snid being Snid he had already introduce himself to everyone.
Liked by all, I cannot remember anyone having and bad word for Snid. Great bloke to be around, pushy on the field, competitive, all the requirements of a great scrum half which he was!!
I will miss him greatly. My thoughts are with his family.
(p.s. Snid the car park is empty mate, feel free to park anywhere you like.)
RIP Mate
Trap
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Camborne RFC
Cornwall
On behalf of Camborne RFC. Please pass on our condolences and deepest sympathy to family & friends R.I.P
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Mark
Worcester
Very, Very sad news, thoughts go to friends and family.
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Filippo
Roma/Italy
Condoglianze alla famiglia del compianto Gareth, in Italia si dice che un rugbysta non muore mai...ma passa la palla...
Filippo, Roma
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Tina Taz
Glyncoch
Gareth Snid Jones a true proud welshman. Gareth, my cousin, my friend, my star. My heart broke on the 20th April when your Dad phoned me and said what had happened.
I cried so much, cause you were so full of life and full of fun. Always up to mischief with a fantastic smile which lit up any room you were in.
I have so many memories of you snid, I could write a book. My last memory of you, was when we had a leaving party for your sister aimee. On the Friday before your accident at the bar, in Glyncoch Social, you came up to me and said "get me one in!", while you went to the loo. When you came back I was still in the queue so you picked my up by my waist as if I was waiting for a line out ball on a rugby pitch. Well I soon got served and we sat together and started taking photos. I look at the photos of me and you every night because you're no longer with us all.
But snid you will always be in my heart forever, miss you so much, hate every day when I wake up. Your memories will live on in everyone who had the pleasure of knowing you snid. I put on a brave face for your Dad, my uncle, and your sisters. When I pick up your daughter connie, I just can't believe how much she looks like you. Especially when she smiles. When she gets older everyone will know who her dad was, just by her smile. She's beautiful just like you. The Prayer I say every night are for my 3 little cousins. Snid you know what my promise was in my prayer last night to you.
Snid don't party the angels too hard, my star, my cousin, my friend. Love you with all my heart, Love, your one and only Tina Taz, Party Animal as you used to call me.
Until we meet again, my Star, My cousin, my friend, Snid Jones. A true proud Welshman. x
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MONTPELLIER SUPPORTERS CLUB
France
Our sincerest condolences to all of Gareth,s family and to all at NEATH RUGBY CLUB. Be strong and God be with you all.
Steve Whittell Montpellier Rugby Club.
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CILFYNYDD Rfc
Pontypridd
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF GARETH,S FAMILY.OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
ALL AT CILFYNYDD RUGBY CLUB
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John Phillips
Southampton/Neath
very saddened by the news today of the passing of Gareth, my heart goes out to his family and friends and also the Neath rugby club
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Jamo
r.i.p snid, tragic news, my thoughts are with the family and close friends x
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Alice Watts
Worcester
Incredibly sad news and a loss to the rugby community.
My thoughts are with his family, friends and team mates now and forever
x x x
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Dai Rees
Birmingham orig Pontyberem nr Llanelli
very very sad news, my thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP.
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Adam Law
Worecester Uk
RIP. my thoughts will always be with you and your family. im sure you did your club proud mate. why does somebody so young have to go like this. its not fair. god obviously wanted a new special rugby player in his team! RIP adam xx
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Geoff
Sad news, Condolences to Gareth's family
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Nicky Perry
Worcester
The game of rugby has lost a true gent. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. RIP
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Roy
Bristol
A sad loss to family, friends and rugby.God bless.
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Mike Chelt
Bristol
Deepest condolences to Gareth's family - shocking news.
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Abby
Neath
A sad loss. all our thoughts are with your family and the Neath rugby boys.
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Geoff Adams
Worcester
Sorry to hear such bad news. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and Neath Rugby Club.
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James Evans
Pontypridd
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES ARE PASSED ONTO SNID'S FAMILY. HE WAS A TERRIFIC RUGBY PLAYER AND A VERY LIKEABLE CHARACTER. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE KNOWN HIM AND HE SHALL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
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Nick
Glasgow
So very sorry to hear about Gareth Jones. I'd really hoped that a recovery would be possible. My thoughts and prayers with his family and all at Neath rugby. God bless.
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David Baglow
Newport
Goodbye to a top player and a brave man. Gareth will be sadly missed by supporters all over Wales.
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John Mike
Neath
So very sorry to hear this tragic news, our deepest condolences to his family, friends, team mates & all at Neath Rugby.
RIP Snid
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Scarletman
Our thoughts are with his familly, friends & Neath RFC at this sad time.
Thanks for the memories Gareth.
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Torchy 6
So sad to lose one so young, sincere condolences to family, friends and Neath rugby club.
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Lynsey, Richard & Cai
Neath
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gareth's family and friends at this very sad time. We are thinking about you all.
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Sanky
Caerphilly
you will never walk alone pal. thanks for the memories. go make the bigman laugh.
sanky.x
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Tonna RFC
Neath
A sad loss for the rugby community to lose one of the family. to Gareth's friends and family please accept our deepest sympathy.
from your friends at Tonna rfc. RIP
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Ynysybwl Rfc
Deepest sympathy to all snids family, all our prayers go out to them at this very sad time.
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Rob and Perl Purchase
Our thoughts at this time are very much with Gareths family at their tragic loss.
Rob and Perl Purchase
Cash Generator Swansea
Club Sponsors
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Machen RFC
From all at Machen RFC please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts are with Gareth's Family and everyone that knew him. I hope that these messages go some way to show what a respected rugby player and a great guy he obviously was.
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Rhys Thompson
Neath
I was devastated to hear about Gareth Jones, he was an absolute legend, he was a sound guy through and through, a great player on the pitch and a brilliant guy off it. Lets hope Lee Beach and the boys can win the double again next season, this time in memory of the late and great Gareth 'Snid' Jones.
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DAMIAN JAMO JAMES
YSTALYFERA RFC
so sorry to hear the sad news, tragic accidents like this put everything in perspective, thinking of you all at this sad time.
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Tom & Tanya (ross' mum & dad)
Blackwood
Dear Gareth
you wore the number nine and played a great game of rugby every single time,
in the game and the gnoll you will be truly missed, for you to be still here is our only greatest wish.
you were a star then and you are a star now, but regrettably it's the night sky where we will see you shine
Tom and Tanya
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Anettee Davies
Bristol (Neath)
It will be the little things you remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.
My condolences to Gareth's family and friends.
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Ed Pettit
England
Sincere condolences to everyone at Neath Rugby Club and to Gareth Jones family and friends.
Terribly sad news - our thoughts are with you.
From Ed,Charlie, Tom, George and Freddy Pettit.
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Ed Butcher
Worcester, originally Swansea
On behalf of a group of Worcester supporters, just to add our condolences, and support in your grief.
John Dainton
Nottingham Rugby
Deepest sympathies
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David Owen Richards
Quilmes, Argentina
Deepest condolences to all of Gareth's family and friends at this extremely difficult time. This great player and person will be sorely missed by everyone.
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John T
Glynneath
25 years as a neath supporter,Snid will be missed by all.
Rest in peace.
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Dilwyn Snelgrove
Ebbw Vale RFC
My thoughts and the clubs thoughts are with you all at this tragic time.
Rest in peace mate.
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Chris Leadbeater
Ystradgynlais
I didn't have the pleasure of knowing you nor watching you play but its obvious to me that you brought happiness and enjoyment to all that knew you and I'm sure the effect you had on their lives will be with them always.
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Carl
Tonyrefail
VERY SAD TO HEAR OF THIS TRAGIC NEWS MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND HIS FRIENDS.
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Dean
Gloucester
My thoughts are with you. Deepest sympathy from an ex player.
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Mike Richards
Truro
As an ex player my thoughts and condolences are with you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace.
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Helena
Munster
It was with great sadness I read of Gareth's passing.
My sympathies to Gareth's family and friends and all at Neath Rugby at this difficult time.
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G
Italy
Always in moment like this someone in heaven pass the ball...to our dear player...take the ball and run to the try, with all your faith.
to the family, to the mates...
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Wendy Ward
Doncaster (Knights)
Again so sad to hear the awful news. Thoughts to his family and Neath Rugby Club.
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Howard Thomas
Pontypridd
Such a tragedy
Thoughts are with his family at such a time
Always great to watch and he loved his Rugby so much
Rest in Peace Snid...you will never be forgotten.
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Alun
Maesteg
When the one great scorer comes to write against you name , he marks not that you won or lost but how you played the game. RIP Gareth
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Nez
North Wales
Living in north wales never really got to see Gareth play - But knowing what its like to lose someone so young would like to say that we could all live to 120 yet never have the respect that I have seen from the comments on this guest book.
While living through the pain of this loss these words may mean nothing but in time to come they will bring back a memory and raise a smile and for the children he has left behind keep his smile alive in their hearts. To everyone who has left a message thank you for introducing me to a special man.
To his family & friends I send Love,Hope,Care and the respect I've learned from everyone who knew Gareth.
I wish I'd seen him play and heard the words what he had to say.
For those of you who did both - Never forget!!!
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Em
Neath
Such a tragedy, we should all appreciate our lives a lot more xx
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Natalie
Ynysybwl
All that knew you would agree, you were one of a kind, a true character, always a cheeky smile on your chops. i'm glad i had the pleasure of knowing you butty boy, RIP Snid. xxxxx
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Steven Thomas
New Zealand/ Neath
I was very sad to here this tragic news about Gareth,another one of our family taken from us to early.My condolences to his wife and children and the parents he left behind.R.I.P Gareth you will be sadly missed.
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Ed Black
Neath
RIP Gareth.
Heart felt sympathy to your family, we are all thinking of you at this terrible time,thanks for the memories Gareth.
Ed........
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Jonathan Pritchard
Team Manager - Caerphilly RFC
Caerphilly RFC express their sincere condolences to Snid's Family and Team Mates at this sad time after such a tragic loss. Our thoughts are with you.
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Marts - Bristol Fan
Bristol
Sending you all my deepest condolences at this time.
Everyone connected to Gareth will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
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Charlton Park RFC
Every good wish to family, friends and teammates.
Condolences, in rugby.
CPRFC
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SchoolsRugby.co.uk
South Wales
It is with deep regret that we read about the sad passing away of Gareth. Our thoughts are with his family in this most difficult of times.
From the team at SchoolsRugby.co.uk
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Would just like to add my condolences to the family and friends and anyone who knew Gareth.
Thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Regards
Tracy ( Warriors fan )
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Gareth was a great person and a wonderful player. He would always speak if seen in the street and make effort to take the time and talk. He will be greatly missed, all my thoughts are with his family.
Lydia, Pontypridd
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I can only say from experiences where I've met Snid and to say he was a funny guy is only the tip of the iceberg. A genuinely lovely guy who loved his family and was doing what he loved when the awful incident happened. God bless Snid - The #1 No.9 - In our thoughts forever - Nos dda
Phill Lawrence, Neath
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Cerys Louise Hunkin
Neath
Very sad news to hear about the passing of Gareth..My thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone connected with Neath Rugby Club. R.I.P
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Whiz Kid
Aberkenfig
Thanks for the memories, there should have been more.
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Jamie Anderson
Cardiff
Gareth was a young and talented player and one who was respected fully by everybody. He will be sadly missed by everybody and remembered as a true great.
My condolences
Jamie Anderson
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I WISH TO PASS ON MY SINCERE CONDOLANCES FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC NEWS THAT GARETH HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY. GARETH WAS A HAPPY, GO LUCKY INDIVIDUAL AND A SUPERB RUGBY TALENT. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY EVERYBODY WHO WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE KNOWN HIM.
JAMES EVANS, PONTYPRIDD
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Chris
Doncaster Knights
Deepest sympathy to Gareth's family, friends and team mates. A real shock to everyone involved in the game. RIP
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Neil & Sarah
Gloucester
Very sorry to hear this news, I thought are with the family. X
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Andy Richards
Cwmbran
RIP Gareth.Its such a shame it takes a tragedy to remind us all of what is realy important.
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Cerian, Simon, Dafydd & Catrin
Porth
Sincere condolences to Gareth's family, friends and all that knew him.
A tragic loss, so sad.
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Alison
Glync
god bless snid rip thoughts to his family x
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Chris Clarke
Crosskeys and Premier League Clubs
Deepest sympathies to everyone, especially Gareth's friends and family. our thoughts are with you at this saddest of times.
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Jonathan
Carmarthen
Our thoughts go out to Gareth Jones (snids) family he will be a great loss to both Neath rugby and welsh rugby.
A tremendous player member of NEATH RUGBY.
NEATH NEATH NEATH NEATH NEATH NEATH
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Lee - Blues & Welsh rugby supporter
Cardiff
So very sorry to hear that Gareth Jones has passed away.My thoughts and sympathy go to his family,children and all his friends at this difficult time.I wish everyone who knew him all the strength in the world.
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Lions Tour.com
On behalf of the members of Lions-Tour.com I would like to extend our sincere condolences to Gareths family, friends and colleagues on hearing this tragic news.
With deepest sympathy.
Ben Welch
Lions-Tour.com
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Mike Greenslade
Well Gar, I expected to get a few more photos of you in the seasons to come but, it wasnt to be. We'll miss you mate! Be good up there! RIP...
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Steve Blundell
Chepstow Wales
Absolutely gutted to hear about Snid. I lost my little brother in very similar circumstances after a tackle went wrong.
Gorffwys nawr Snid, a mwynhewch peint gyda fy mrawd yn y dafarn fawr yn y nen.
[Rest easy Snid, and have a pint with my bro in the big pub in the sky.]
My heart goes out to Snid's family.
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Steve Lewis
Shropshire
To all of Gareths family, be strong and above all have happy memories of him. It is a difficult time but many are thinking of you. Very,very sorry.
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Emiliano Vigilante
Roma/Italia
Ciao Gareth
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Sylvain
Clermoint Ferrand - France
What can we say. It's always unacceptable to die while tou are only in your 20's. Whoever you are and wherever it happens, espacially while playing rugby.
My heart goes out to his family.
Sylvain
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Noel Fehin
Munster
To Gareths family,friends,and neath rugby club. Deepest sympathy at this time,i hope you will find some comfort from these messages.
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Colin Creasy
Rainham, Kent
What a terrible price for playing the worlds greatest sport. My thoughts are with his family and everyone connected with Neath Rugby Football Club. RIP.
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Melanie
Glyncoch
Thinking ov u all at this sad time rip snid x
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On behalf of Old Millhillians RFC, I am writing to express our sorrow at the passing of Gareth Jones. Our thoughts are with Gareth's family, his friends and all at Neath RFC.
Yours faithfully
David Kelly
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Helen
Neath
A tragic loss, such a talented player,
R.I.P
Snid
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Andrew Rushton
Exeter - Exeter Saracens RFC
With deepest sympathy to the family, friends and Neath RFC at this great loss and at a very sad time.
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David Bodily
Wru Referee
words are always hard to find at times like these. you might have taken an early bath young man but you gave a man of the match performance while you were with us. it was an honour and privilege to have known you on and off the pitch.
my deepest thoughts to snids family and all at neath and Pontypridd RFC.
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C@B
Neath
The death of Gareth Jones is a truly awful tragedy, heartfelt sympathy to all who new and loved him.
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Leighton Williams
Leeds
I was shocked when I heard the news and my thoughts are with Gareth's family. Rest in Peace.
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Lynne
Neath
My sympathy to Gareth's family r.i.p A young man who will be missed by all who knew him.
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Eirian Jones
Cwmgors
Such sad news. My thoughts go out to Gareths Family, friends and team mates.
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Black Betty
Wmblamblm
Tears pouring for a great boy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Cowboys
The death of Gareth Jones is of extreme sadness and disbelief thoughts with everyone.
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Ms Tarfgi
Porthcawl
What a terrible tragedy! My thoughts and prayers are with Gareth's family. I hope that eventually they will be able to draw comfort from the knowledge that he was so well thought of by so many people.
Rest in peace Gareth.
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Mark & Penelope Bearne
Cadoxton Neath
Such sad news of Gareth our thoughts are with his wife and young family, his team mates and everyone who's day was made enjoyable by his presence.A bright light in Neath rugby no longer shines , he will be missed by all.Hope Neath rugby will set up a fund for his family for supporter to donate to.
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Lynda Bevan
Can't believe the sad and tragic news of Snid. Thoughts are with his family, friends and team mates at neath rfc. R.I.P Snid. Goodnight God Bless you. xxxxx
You will never be forgotten. Xx
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Chris
Cwmavon
This is so wrong, Neath and Ponty are passionate clubs and both have lost a player to be passionate about. I have a young family and we all feel for Gareth's family at this time.
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Aberavon Naval RFC Boys
Port Talbot
Very sad news a tragic loss that Gareth has lost his battle for life,a great loss to his family,Neath Rfc and the Rugby world,
once again deepest sympathy to his familiy. Aberavon Naval Rfc.
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Black Trooper
Al and gwyn
Aberdare
Up there with the greats now handsome boy.
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Sumo Saint
Northampton
There, but for the grace of God, go I. That young boys, with the whole of their lives ahead of them, are willing to risk all for the enjoyment and cameraderie of the sport is truly humbling. R.I.P.
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Gareth
Cardiff
This is incredibly sad news and my thoughts go out to Gareth's family.
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Ioan Davies
Llandovery RFC
Tragic to hear of Gareth Jones death. Heart felt condolences to his family, friends, team mates and Neath rfc. our thoughts are with you.
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Caerleon RFC
Newport
What a tragic, sad loss. Our sincerer condolences to Gareth's family, friends and teammates at Neath RFC.
Committee, players and supporters from Caerleon RFC
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Leicester Tigers fan
It is with great regret that ~ hearing about your news I am writing this email. I am a Leicester Tiger fan through and through but when it comes to circumstances like this, rugby takes over. I am good friends with Matt Hampson (the prop that broke his neck in England) and I can partly understand your pain you are going through. I am by no means comparing the situation but just trying to understand why things happen to young players. Ultimately this is the sport they chose and I honestly think that they (we) would not think any different. Rugby is unique and everyone who plays it buys into that.
Let me just wish you all the best with the immediate future and its diffucult times and I genuinely wish the family/club all the best.
Craig Wilson
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andy sharpe
all our thoughts to the family and all at neath rfc ,from your friends Andy ,Anne and all our friends at Bristol rfc at this time.
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PHIL WILLIAMS
We as friends of BBC606 RUGBY FORUM would like to express our deepest sympathy towards the tragic loss of Gareth.
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Jonathan
Neath
Thoughts go out to Gareth's family at this very tragic time.
Enjoyed watching you on the Gnoll for the time you had with us Gareth, great player and a great man, thanks for the memories.
R.I.P SNID
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Rita
Neath
Such sad news, a joy to watch play and a tragedy to have taken him away. My thoughts are with Gareth's family, his friends and all supporters, who like me are saddened by this news.
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Kaylee
Neath
Can't Believe He Gonee :(!! Hee Was Such A Nicee Man !! My Thoughts And Prayers Goo To His Family && Many Friend. R.I.P Gareth Babee X
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Jason
Newport
Please pass on my sincere condolences to Gareth's family and friends and also to the players and staff at this terrible time. sleep peacefully and god bless you snid.
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Richard
High Wycombe
Very sad news. Your heart goes out to the family.RIP
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Andrew Kirkpatrick
Toronto Canada
Gareth's passing reminds me once again how precious life really is. Four years ago May 1st I also broke my neck playing scrum half for the Brampton Beavers in Toronto Canada. My thoughts and prayers are with family, friends and teammates.
Cherish each and every day what you have as there is always those less fortunate.
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Lloyd
Rhondda
Extremely sad news. Thoughts for family and friends.
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Paul Thisby
Mississauga, Canada
My family sends its deepest sympathy to Gareth's young family and to the Neath RFC, you all are in our thoughts.
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Rhodri Clark
Port Talbot
What can I say? Gutted not to see him running on to the Gnoll next season. retire the number 9 shirt for a while, it has to be done for a legend like 'snid.' All of my thoughts are with the family and 3 children.
r.i.p gareth jones
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John
Portsmouth
Terrible news. My condolences go out to Gareth's family and friends at this very difficult time.
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Cliff
Aberavon
Deepest sympathy to Gareth's family and everyone at Neath RFC a terrible loss for his family and colleagues.
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SA
Cardiff
Will miss you Snid! Sleep well mate!
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Martin Williams
Narberth
On behalf of Narberth RFC i would like to pass on my sympathy to all Gareth's family and to all his team mates and all involved at Neath RFC.
Having had a strong association with Neath due to Brian williams its uncanny how another death has hit the great club that is NEATH RFC God Bless
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Giles Brown
Bridgend
R.I.P
Thoughts and Prayers with your family and friends at this very sad time.
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Al Broomhead
Sheffield
I am saddened by this terrible news about Gareth playing a game we all love My thoughts are with his wife & family & all staff & supporters at Neath.
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Iestyn Willams
Rhydyfelin
Deepest sympathy to Snid's family from all at Rhydyfelin RFC. A well liked local boy. Top man.RIP.x
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Andrew Littlehales
Neath Rugby Player
Gareth's high spirit was contagious to everyone around him. A bigger than life character, that always had a joke or story that would make the very depressed laugh. My thoughts and condolences are with his family.
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John L Williams
Bermuda
The loss of any young person is a huge
tragedy. The loss of a talented & very personable rugby player with a young family is devastating. I wish to pay my respect to all family & friends.
thank you.
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Saint Brian Odriscol
Dublin
sorry for your passing, at least it was doing something you love r.i.p.
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Rodney Bentham-Wood
Harlequins
too tragic to contemplate - our thoughts are with his family, friends and club at this terrible time.
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Welsh Saint
Hampshire
Absolutely shocking...thoughts and prayers go out to Snid, family and friends. Tragic.
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Sean
Plymouth, Devon
Very sorry to hear of Gareth's passing. The thoughts and prayers of all Plymou
