Essendon mourns the death of longtime club doctor Bruce Reid, who died earlier this week
Reid served in the Donations for over three decades and was popular with bombers of several generations. He joined the Bombers in 1982 after spending time as a medic for the Richmond club when Kevin Sheedy played for the Tigers
Reid was raised to legendary status in Essendon a few days ago, alongside Neale Daniher, Gavin Wanganeen and Dustin Fletcher
« Neale and Bruce have both struggled with respective health issues in recent years, so I am delighted that our Hall of Fame committee can bestow this honor on two of these beloved members of the Essendon family. Neale and Bruce are warriors and we wish them and their families our continued love, thoughts and support, ”said Bombers president Paul Brasher in his quote.
« This is sad news for everyone, especially [wife] Judy and the kids The soccer club was almost like a sanctuary for him, he just loved the club and the boys He made a huge impact on the lives of so many such a wonderful man, ”said Goddard
Scott Cummings was another former Reid tribute bomber « Absolutely upset to hear of Bruce Reid’s passing Some people just leave a lasting positive mark on you and that is the meaning of life to me My heart goes out to his family and all my former teammates and other Essendon players and employees who love him so much #valebrucereid, « Cummings posted on Twitter Wednesday morning
« Broken but so grateful to have had Bruce in our life. You keep quiet buddy, you were really one of a kind RIP, » Welsh wrote
« Very sad to hear the news from Reidy, just a very good guy Spent much of his life at the soccer club and showed such genuine care to everyone in and around him I loved a conversation and was great company, Vale Bruce will be missed by many, ”Cousins tweeted
Reid’s influence extended to non-Essendons Former Collingwood player Meg Hutchins had known Reid since she was a child
« RjeP Dr Bruce Reid Our family doctor, neighbor and friend for all my education Lots of time spent playing endless soccer games at their home with one of his sons Ed Such a kind, funny and sweet My thoughts are with Judy and the children Love to all, ”she tweeted
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