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Simon Thomas

10 months

Well here’s something I never ever expected to be saying - but next season I will be the new host of the iconic @SkySports #GilletteSoccerSaturday

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

Today I am crushed with indescribable pain. Just three days after falling ill with Acute Myloid Leukaemia, my dear wife Gemma passed away yesterday evening surrounded by her family and friends. If you are a prayer - pray for my boy Ethan. 8yrs, precious and in bits. Thank you.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

4 years

If my son was locked inside a hall of residence at university and was struggling mentally like so many are - I’d get in my car and go and get him immediately. And if anyone stopped me I’d tell them I’m invoking the Cummings amendment. What an utter shambles.

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Simon Thomas

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4 years

When my wife died very suddenly two years ago, the one manager who took the time to write personally to me was Mauricio Pochettino and it was a heart felt letter. Class manager even better man.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Two weeks on since she went. I have only been able to read a fraction of the incredible outpouring of love and support for us on here in the painful days that followed. One day, with my boy, we will read them. For now, all I can say from the depths of my heart, is thank you. ❤️

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Today we said goodbye. I’ll always love you darl xx

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

3 years

Dear @BorisJohnson If you’re prepared to jeopardise the education and emotional well-being of an entire generation of children for the greater good, why the hell are you still allowing people to travel into the #UK from all corners of the globe? (Heathrow arrivals this morning).

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Final day of the most painful school year of his life, yet he’s faced it with grace, kindness and courage. Everything his mum was.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

3 years

So tomorrow is an important day for me personally. Three years ago I went through something very traumatic & life changing. I wasn’t sure I could ever do this again. But tomorrow I’m incredibly happy to be back and doing some games for @primevideosport over the next month.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

My secret battle.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

A time for each other. A time for holding that person you cherish that bit closer. A time to say I love you that bit more intensely. A time to eat drink and be brilliantly merry. I will remember those times with my wife Gemma tomorrow & miss her so very much. Happy Christmas xx

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

The way my boy is coping with the loss of his Mum continues to inspire me and fill me with hope. He wrote this yesterday without prompting and without help. #grief #lightindarkness

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Simon Thomas

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2 years

A few less than kind messages about a mistake over the Chelsea keepers first name. Genuine mistake - sorry. It happens and if people knew the battle with anxiety I am going through at the moment just to do the job I love maybe they wouldn’t be so unpleasant. Just trying my best.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

As 2017 draws to its end this is where I’m at. Tomorrow will be another tough day, but I wish you a blessed 2018.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

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Simon Thomas

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2 years

Not sure I’ve ever felt so stressed and nervous on behalf of eight incredible men.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Another Friday. Another week gone. Another week further away from the last time we saw her. Every week I feel a bit stronger, but each week I miss her more.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

Eight weeks ago I lost the love of my life. Gemma was everything - my soul mate, my rock, the wind beneath my wings and a beautiful mum. The pain of life without her is at times too much to bear but out of this heartbreak the light will shine again. Life is so precious. God Bless

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Everything changes . . . . . . . . . . for now!

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Ethan’s school rang me today to say he was quite upset. They said he had expressed his sadness through a picture. This is the picture he brought home. #teamthomas

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

To the girl I struggle to live without. Happy Birthday. I will never ever stop loving you xx

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Simon Thomas

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5 years

What a day. For a long time after losing Gemma I struggled to really engage with football. Thank you @norwichcityfc for helping me fall back in love with the beautiful game. We.Are.Premier.League. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 #OTBC

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Simon Thomas

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4 years

God Bless you Dad. You touched so many lives, but most of all mine and my precious family’s. I couldn’t have asked for a better dad. Love you old boy.16/12/41-29/05/20.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Yesterday was a very emotional and wobbly day. I have been overwhelmed by the love and support for me on here and beyond. I am so very very blessed to be surrounded by so many who care. Thank you.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Heading abroad for a few days. So very hard not having her with us, but it’s time to start having new adventures and building new memories.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Mother’s Day . . . . . . . . . . . . without Mum

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

2 years

Take a bow Ian Blackford.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Apart from my boy, I would give up everything I have for one more hour with her. Wish I hadn’t taken so much for granted.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

I know some will think I'm oversharing, that a pain so personal should be left private. All I can say is that I do it because it helps me to get my head round what on earth has just happened. I promise I will get through this. #lightinthedarkness

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

Magnificent.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

Back home after a couple of weeks away. Promised the boy that when he went back his room I’d go back to ours. So tonight is the first time since the night she went. Another massively unwanted first.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

3 years

Absolutely not. If they relax it for Prince Philip’s funeral then relax it for everybody. We had hardly anyone at my Dad’s funeral & a lot of people have had even less - it’s a very tough pill to swallow. Whatever the lineage, no life is more important than the next.

Jeremy Vine On 5

@JeremyVineOn5

3 years

Should we relax the 30-people limit for Prince Philip's funeral? Around 800 people were expected to be on the invite list, but government guidelines mean that his funeral will be restricted to 30 attendees. Given he was our monarch's husband, should we make an exception?

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Simon Thomas

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2 years

Not everything in life works out quite as you planned, including your baby girl being born yesterday, eight weeks premature. Thank you so much @NHSuk and thank you #stokemandeville hospital for being absolutely wonderful. Long road ahead but she’s in the best hands.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

1 year

When I went through serious mental health problems back in the autumn of 2017 and had to come off work . . . . . . one of the first people to ring me and see how I was doing was Graeme Souness. Hell of a player & pundit who wasn’t afraid to speak his mind & someone who cared.

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@SkySportsPL

1 year

After 15 years with Sky Sports, today marks Graeme Souness’ last appearance with us. Thanks for the memories Graeme ❤️

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Tis better to have loved and lost to have never loved at all.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

I think, being totally honest that I’ve over shared on here recently. But I want to say thank you for so many touching messages & people who gave to the charity in my wife’s memory. Now it’s time for home and to get my boy ready for a new term and the challenges ahead. God Bless.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

3 years

An absolute Eton Mess of a message.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

#teamthomas steeling ourselves for a difficult day tomorrow. #mothersday

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

2 years

Dear @duncancbaker You are MP for North Norfolk and my home town of #Cromer I remember growing up and swimming in a sea that was at times awash with #rawsewage For so many years the water has been beautiful. Why in October did YOU vote to allow #watercompanies to do it again?

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

3 years

The news of Lee Collins death was shocking, how he died is so very sadly less so. Too many men are suffering in silence. Too many afraid to whisper those vulnerable words “I’m not ok.” As someone who came close to doing the same, I’m gutted for Lee & his family. #timeforchange

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

The tree we’ve planted in memory of Gemma lit up ahead of our party to celebrate her life and what would have been her 41st birthday this weekend. #lightindarkness

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

Four weeks on. It gets harder. #lightinthedarkness

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Simon Thomas

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1 year

To those who saw my Tweet about the man on the M1 bridge ten days ago here’s something rather amazing. I heard from him earlier this week. To all those who made the call that day; you’ve made a massive difference to this man & his family. #MentalHealthMatters

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

Ethan’s just bumped into a couple of familiar faces 😉

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

2 years

So a booze up at No.10 on 20 May, 2020. The same day we were worried and fear filled, waiting at home to hear if we could go into hospital to see my Dad who was nearing the end of his life. Nine days later he was gone. Cannot express how much I despise this government.

Paul Brand

@PaulBrandITV

2 years

EXCL: Email obtained by @itvnews proves over 100 staff were invited to drinks party in No 10 garden at height of lockdown to “make the most of the lovely weather”. We’re told PM and his wife attended, with staff invited to “bring your own booze!”

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

I’ve decided to put a note in my boys snack box each day to keep him going at school when he’s finding it hard. #lightinthedarkness

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Just needs to sort out his outfit and he’ll be ready to take over from his old man!

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

I long for the day I wake up and the tears don’t flow. Grief is a cruel bedfellow but I know one day, I’ll wake with a smile and give thanks for those days that were ultimately so short yet so special. Have a blessed day.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

What a way to start the day. A picture from the boy. Love it (even my hair!). Have a lovely Sunday whatever you’re doing. God Bless.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Despite everything we had a fun day and that is all that matters. #fathersday

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

3 years

Thanks so much for so many kind and encouraging messages since yesterday. It means a lot.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

5 years

My first #30daychallenge for @bloodwise_uk is to post a photo that will get 1000 Twitter likes. This is the photo me and my boy take every year. Same pose. Different place and the boy edging closer to overtaking his old man!! Please help me complete my first challenge. 🙌🙌🙌

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

Chaps - Happy Fathers Day. Keep doing the most important job in the world with grace, love & humour. But my heart goes out to those for whom today is a tough tough day, a reminder of the dad you’ve lost and miss beyond words. I hope amidst that pain you can smile as you remember.

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Simon Thomas

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3 years

Not a single question yet as to why #Bojo took so long to close the border to India. Not a single question on his #G7 BBQ knees up in Cornwall. What a total joke. Zero accountability. This isn't the #indian or #delta variant - it's the @BorisJohnson variant. End of.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

A day that made me so proud and would have made his Mum just as proud. Thanks @NorwichCityFC for a lovely day.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

5 years

This was my wife Gemma celebrating her 40th birthday in July 2017. Just four months later Acute Myeloid Leukaemia stole her life and robbed my boy of his mother. Cancer is evil. It still destroys far too many lives. Thank you to @bloodwise_uk for all you do. #WorldCancerDay

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Wishing Ray Wilkins the very very best and pray he pulls through. Ray was one of the first people to pick up the phone after Gemma died. A true gentleman.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Today has been extraordinary. I am beyond touched at the response to Gemma’s ....

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

Hanging out with this legend was just what I needed today. Impossible not to have your spirits lifted by @DaveClarkTV

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

A big night ahead for this hero.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

Today’s #snacknote to my boy. Maybe one day I should turn them all into a book to encourage others and raise some money for @bloodwise_uk #lightinthedarkness

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

Thank you so much for being so lovely.

This Morning

@thismorning

6 years

Sending our love to @SimonThomasSky and his son Ethan - thanks for talking to us today Simon

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6 years

They weren't able to save my wife in November but my goodness they did everything to keep her with us. I will never forget how they looked after Gemma and our family. Happy Birthday @NHSEngland #NHS70

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

A guy called Dan Ritchie & his family, who I haven’t even met, saw my #snacknotes for Ethan that I do each day and felt I needed some too, to encourage me to keep going when I feel like giving up. So he’s written one for every single day of 2018. That is #lightinthedarkness

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Will never ever feel right being just the two of us, but I’m thankful that out of the many blessings of my twelve years married to Gemma, came the biggest of all - my boy. #bestfriends #proud

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Simon Thomas

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1 year

Nice to meet up for lunch with some old friends today.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

In four short days everything changed. Life is beautiful, precious and a remarkable gift. #lovelife #lightinthedarkness

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Wish more than anything that I was getting ready for my first game of the @premierleague season because that would mean nothing had changed, but everything has. Good luck to the @SkySportsPL team for the new season. I’ll be watching. 👍

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

Thirty weeks on it still hurts like hell.

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Simon Thomas

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5 months

Wishing this giant of a man, Tom Lockyer, all the love and prayers tonight.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

My phone’s ‘on this day’ feature just reminded me of this picture from this day a year ago. Gemma a picture of happiness as we and my family spent a lovely week together in Portugal as part of her 40th birthday celebrations. Six months later she was dead. #LoveLifeLiveLife

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

1 year

Today is a personal milestone - one year of #sobriety After years of a destructive relationship with #alcohol a year ago I decided enough was enough. I haven’t now become some anti booze campaigner; but for me its been the best decision I’ve ever made. Its been liberating.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

No snow here. Ethan’s a bit gutted. I’ve told him it is supposed to be coming! #snacknote #lightinthedarkness

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

So quick in the end and so so tragic. Another beautiful life cut cruelly short by the bastard that is cancer. Steve & Freddie your wife & mum was a truly remarkable woman. Courageous. compassionate & so strong. My thoughts & prayers are with you both. God Bless.

Rachael Bland

@Rachael_Hodges

6 years

Our beautiful, courageous Rachael died peacefully this morning surrounded by her close family. We are crushed but she would want me to thank everyone who took an interest in her story or sent messages of support. You’ll never know how much they meant to her. Steve and Freddie xxx

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Three times my wife Gemma went to the doctor in six days and three times she was sent home and told to rest. Four days after her final visit to her GP she was dead. We have to help and train our GP's and to detect #bloodcancer earlier. @bloodwise_uk is doing this. #hiddencancer

Blood Cancer UK

@bloodcancer_uk

6 years

The @APPGBloodCancer MPs’ report on blood cancer has just launched! Blood cancer is the UK’s 3rd biggest cancer killer, claiming more lives each year than breast or prostate cancer. Read our full response to this important development >>> #hiddencancer

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Simon Thomas

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3 years

Busy week done. Three games. Always cold but always fun. Loved it. Such a privilege to be asked to do this by @primevideosport and so good to be able to finally put to bed the doubts and worries of the last three years.

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Simon Thomas

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7 years

Thoughts with the family of David Bobin who has sadly passed away. One of the nicest men in broadcasting. #ripmightyoake

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

3 years

Best piece I’ve seen so far on the #europeansuperleague by @joncolman

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

If you’re blessed enough in life to have someone to love or be loved give them a hug today. Nothing lasts forever.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

The darkness will hopefully not overcome.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

Some wonderfully kind people out there. Someone left this in @nomadrdguk today. Whoever you are - thank you. God Bless.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

3 years

Hands ❌ Face ❌ Space ❌ #hypocrite

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

1 month

This man @hardestgeezer is an absolute beast. Extraordinary. Is it just me or have the media given Russ very little coverage?! 🤔

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@hardestgeezer

1 month

349 days. 19 million steps. Finish line this Sunday🫡

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Time marches relentlessly on. Twenty one weeks since we last saw her. Bit by bit the light shines brighter, but the pain of missing her never dims.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

Great to see @rioferdy5 winning a #BAFTA for his brilliant doco #beingmumanddad So powerful seeing guys in particular opening up about grief and showing it’s ok to be vulnerable. 🙌🙌

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

You take so much of life for granted. I’ve walked past our front windows hundreds of times coming home and seen Gemma’s smiling face looking out at me. I’d give anything to see that face again.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

I’d never known loneliness . . . . . until now. Now I know why for far too many in this country it’s a horrible, unwanted daily reality.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

5 years

Very proud to say that the book I spent 6 months writing is out on June 13. It's not an A-Z on how you do grief, it's the story of a wife & mother who had her life cut cruelly short by cancer & how my boy went to hell & back & found life & hope again.

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Simon Thomas

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2 years

Matt Hancock, 15/05/20 - “You can meet 1 other person from outside your household in an outdoor, public place. But please keep 2 metres apart. This weekend, with the good weather…don’t take risks.” One month later we buried my Dad with hardly anyone there. Beyond contempt.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

Think today is going to be amazing and emotional.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

I’ve never ‘wallowed’ in my grief. Would never want to. Every day is painful, sometimes very very painful, but every day I get up, get on and embrace life with the boy I love beyond measure. Enjoy the 🌞

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

For goodness sake @TheSun If you’re going to write stuff about me at least get it right. Becky Coman is my sister and is very much alive and kicking. The clue is in the surname! My late wife was called Gemma.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Grief is a bloody lonely path to tread. Whilst your family & friends are there to cheer you on, pick you up when you fall, they can’t walk in your shoes. To to do that they’d need to have experienced losing a loved one young. That’s something I hope & pray they never experience.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

On #IWD2018 we miss this wonderful woman so much. Kind, patient, compassionate, loving and a wonderful mum. A woman who stood in the breach for those around her who were less fortunate than her and needed help. The hole she’s left in our lives is immeasurable.

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

My New Years resolution - to just get through another day. #lightinthedarkness

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Simon Thomas

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6 years

Time for new memories. Time to chase down a new Plan A. #lightindarkness #wemissyoumummy

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

2 years

Some will no doubt breathe a sigh of relief that it’s all over; but I suspect many will be feeling a profound sense of emptiness this evening. Death is the ultimate full stop; but it’s not until the funeral comes and goes that the reality of that full stop really bites.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

A hard term but he got through it. Kids are so so special.

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Simon Thomas

@SimonThomasTV

6 years

The bad news - the boy is ill and last night was crying his eyes out wanting his mummy back. It’s the most heartbreaking thing to have to see. The good news is #Paddington2 is now available on #sky