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Title: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Flex on March 02, 2017, 07:57:47 AM
Swo member weary1969 passed away this morning.  Condolences to her family.

Title: Re: RIP weary.
Post by: royalian on March 02, 2017, 08:03:39 AM
An absolute shocker! Thanks for the passion and the annual dedication to make sure we give back to the less fortunate. RIP Warrior!
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Tallman on March 02, 2017, 08:05:49 AM
Just received this sad news. She was a long standing member of this forum, an avid football fan, and coordinator of our annual Holiday Food Drive. I didn't even know she was sick and in hospital. RIP Joann!
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Jumbie on March 02, 2017, 08:16:08 AM
VERY sad to hear. RIP Joann Charles. Trinbago's loss.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: che on March 02, 2017, 08:19:27 AM
R.I.P Weary  :(
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: NYtriniwhiteboy.. on March 02, 2017, 08:21:35 AM
Jus saw this on fb..had no idea she was sick..rip
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: FireBrand on March 02, 2017, 08:27:39 AM
Wow...This is a shocker. Condolences to the Charles family. You will be missed Weary... Rest in paradise.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: asylumseeker on March 02, 2017, 08:28:04 AM
R.I.P Weary  :(

ENT. CO-SIGNNNNNN.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: vb on March 02, 2017, 08:37:58 AM
OMG!

You know just yesterday my mind fall on that girl.

She was supposed to meet me and Pat last time I was in TT but Flow was finally coming to her house.

A Very nice person. A joy to have on this forum.
She will be missed.

RIP
Weary (co sign ;-))

VB
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: FF on March 02, 2017, 09:00:06 AM
WHAT!!!!!

RIP Weary. I can't believe this ting.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Brownsugar on March 02, 2017, 09:11:40 AM
Weary messaged me about a month ago saying she had a doctor's appt that day and to pray for her.  The message was a bit out of the blue and a tad strange so I asked her what happened and she replied that she was sick and going to do a bone marrow transplant the following day.

I nearly fell out my chair. So I asked her for some more details and she said that she had Non Hodgkins Lymphoma plus the effects of something called HTLV1.  So I asked her if once they did the transplant if that was it and she said if its just cancer she'd undergo chemo but she may have to undergo more tests and treatments. We didn't correspond again until 3 days later when she messaged to say that she was at POS general but was due to go home that day, 3rd February.

I told her I'd visit at home.  It never happened.....then I see facebook light up this morning....*sigh*

Ah feeling real bummy especially since I didn't make the effort to go visit......*sigh *

We lost a real, real, real good soldier..... :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Cocorite on March 02, 2017, 09:25:59 AM
Awwwww sooooo sorry to come and see this. Heart breaking. Never met her personally but felt like was family.

Condolences to her family. Will miss "Cosign."
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: palos on March 02, 2017, 09:46:24 AM
Can't believe it. Life eh.

RIP Weary. I'll miss you
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: ricky on March 02, 2017, 09:51:12 AM
R.I.P Weary  :(


Cosign 😞
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Sam on March 02, 2017, 09:56:46 AM
O lord, ah real sorry to hear this, may God bless you sister, RIP weary...

Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Mose on March 02, 2017, 10:06:41 AM
R.I.P Weary  :(

ENT. CO-SIGNNNNNN.

 :o CO-SIGNNNNNN.  :'(
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: E-man on March 02, 2017, 10:28:11 AM
Can't believe it. This came as quite a shock since I didn't know of her illness either. Just heard through my brother-in-law. Rest in Peace, Weary. You were a real warrior.

(http://www.tntingermany.com/images/joann.jpg)
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Quags on March 02, 2017, 10:35:56 AM
So sad too see this .
RIP Weary
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: soccerman on March 02, 2017, 10:43:44 AM
What the jail is this? This is shocking! RIP Weary, you will be missed. I admired her commitment to T&T football, a true warrior and contributor to this site.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Bakes on March 02, 2017, 10:45:49 AM
I'm very saddened by this news, Weary and I weren't friends, but we were still 'family' through our love and support of the Warriors, and for this forum.  47-48 years old is way too short of a life, but she did much in her short time to try and ensure that those who were less fortunate could have a little bit of joy.  If there is any small consolation it would seem as though she didn't suffer, and that is a silver lining in this sad situation.  Godspeed and Rest In Peace Joann.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Swima on March 02, 2017, 11:29:51 AM
Unbelieveable. R.I.P. Weary. You were not just a football fan or a sports fan, you were, just like most of us here, an unwavering patriot.

Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: royal on March 02, 2017, 11:34:56 AM
An avid warrior,sad indeed ........ condolences to her family.   
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Deeks on March 02, 2017, 11:45:35 AM
What? Nah! Nah!Nah!Nah!
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Controversial on March 02, 2017, 11:55:53 AM
We had our battles and disagreements but my heart goes out to her family and friends, my prayers are with the family, rip and my condolences...
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: dinho on March 02, 2017, 12:34:09 PM
This is a truly sad loss for this community and by extension the Trinidad and Tobago football fraternity.

RIP and my sincerest condolences to her family and loved ones.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: maxg on March 02, 2017, 01:12:52 PM
This is a truly sad loss for this community and by extension the Trinidad and Tobago football fraternity.

RIP and my sincerest condolences to her family and loved ones.
Co-signnnn ,RIP Weary
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Peong on March 02, 2017, 01:27:54 PM
She'll be missed. Condolences.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Trini _2026 on March 02, 2017, 01:48:23 PM
We had our battles and disagreements but my heart goes out to her family and friends, my prayers are with the family, rip and my condolences...

I saw her post on your "Third World" is a derogatory term " as i was going through some old threads on Monday .. Sad and Shocked to see  this thread today 

Condolences to her family and friends RIP
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: 100% Barataria on March 02, 2017, 02:08:09 PM
No!!!!!!  I cannot believe this.  Everyone weary was in NY we link and two trips ago to TT we link at bat n ball.  Serious shocker here man.

Whomever have the details regarding arrangements etc pls share.....unbelievable
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: DeSoWa on March 02, 2017, 02:32:21 PM
Wow, just wow!  :o Never knew she was sick, I had to do a double take when I saw the thread. I was happy to meet up with her on one of visits back home and she was one of the 1st to message me back in the day when I just joined. She will definitely be missed! RIP Weary and condolences to the family  :(  :'(
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Big Magician on March 02, 2017, 03:08:27 PM
oh Joann...my fitball sister...so sad when Small mag told me...
blessings tnt warrior...from the Hector family.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: lefty on March 02, 2017, 03:53:16 PM
R.I.P Weary  :(

ENT. CO-SIGNNNNNN.

ditto cool lady :( R.I.P
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: ZANDOLIE on March 02, 2017, 04:12:35 PM
Joann and I never met but she was a great supporter and friend of this community. Sincerest condolences to her family and friends. We will miss you Weary!
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: ribbit on March 02, 2017, 04:38:15 PM
geezan ..... sad to hear about this.

weary, i'll miss your "cosign"  :(

RIP
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Deeks on March 02, 2017, 05:02:11 PM
Condolences to Weary's family. I am lost for words. Like a forumite wrote, " I had to do a double take", and read the headlines twice. Mr. and Mrs Weary, most of us did not know Weary in person, but it feels like we have lost a sister. Thank  You very much.
 
Sister Weary, RIP. God Bless. Forumites let's continue to contribute to some of the good causes that she help coordinate on the forum.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Bourbon on March 02, 2017, 07:57:33 PM
This was a shocker. Wow. My condolences to the family.

The hard part is how I found out.

I doing something in work and a man ask me..."Eh...who's dah woman who dead boy? I say which woman? He say I see you tag in something dey on facebook...pull it up and show me...and I say..."BUH WHA DE HELL...WHEN DIS HAPPEN?"

Wow.

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
(Jas 4:14)
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Tallman on March 02, 2017, 08:36:16 PM
Always rocking de Warrior Nation jersey

(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17021713_10154459606508063_3644494993283483710_n.jpg?oh=55d5880beab0be589bc6694275e44522&oe=596DECA1)
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Brownsugar on March 02, 2017, 08:40:57 PM
This was a shocker. Wow. My condolences to the family.

The hard part is how I found out.

I doing something in work and a man ask me..."Eh...who's dah woman who dead boy? I say which woman? He say I see you tag in something dey on facebook...pull it up and show me...and I say..."BUH WHA DE HELL...WHEN DIS HAPPEN?"

Wow.

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
(Jas 4:14)
Oh gorm Bourbon boy....ah sorry to spring it on yuh so....I didn't know how to start to tell ppl.....

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Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Bourbon on March 02, 2017, 08:48:55 PM
This was a shocker. Wow. My condolences to the family.

The hard part is how I found out.

I doing something in work and a man ask me..."Eh...who's dah woman who dead boy? I say which woman? He say I see you tag in something dey on facebook...pull it up and show me...and I say..."BUH WHA DE HELL...WHEN DIS HAPPEN?"

Wow.

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
(Jas 4:14)
Oh gorm Bourbon boy....ah sorry to spring it on yuh so....I didn't know how to start to tell ppl.....

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Understood. I could imagine the confusion. Death is something while we've come to expect...unless we know a situation intimately....we wont expect it right now. C'est la vie.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: gawd on pitch on March 02, 2017, 09:09:13 PM
RIP

Her contribution will be missed. Never the one to stoop down to the occasional bickering that does take place on here. Condolences to the family.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: AB.Trini on March 02, 2017, 09:21:20 PM
Absolute loss!! My condolences to a sister forumnite - avid political views we shared during turbulent election times in TNT and a true Warrior-
Gonebut will not be forgotten- ent
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: MEP on March 03, 2017, 02:32:32 AM
Shit..this rel depressin.....I've never met Weary but I felt that we were friends just from her interaction on this board. She was one of those people that deep down you felt and knew she was cool and real and that if you were to ever meet her that it would be greeting a friend.
RIP Weary
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Sando on March 03, 2017, 05:03:01 AM
RIP Joann

You will be missed.

Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Brownsugar on March 03, 2017, 06:11:50 AM
Forumites, a whatsapp group was created to update folks on weary's funeral arrangements and to co-ordinate things on the WN end.

PM Tallman, Flex or myself if you want to be included...

I'll try to share as much as I can on here as well.

So far the funeral is set tentatively for Tuesday.  I'll get more information today.

Also, the family is including us in  the tributes portion of the programme.  A forumite will say a few words....

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Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: g on March 03, 2017, 06:59:57 AM
RIP Weary, sometimes in the midst of the banter here we take for granted that the person we interact with, most times behind the veil of an alias will always be there to dispute or back up an argument.

For some reason this one hits close to home with me, can't even figure out why, we only met briefly a couple of times. Don't even recall a one on one conversation per se. I guess it's the length of time we have enjoyed her debates with other members, the one line and even one word responses. She was never one to back down and her passion for the game and our national teams was always evident. I am overcome with sadness this morning.

In the words of our Hero Warrior Weary1969 'ENT!"
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: spideybuff on March 03, 2017, 07:26:30 AM
I think the illness was a shock to her as well. She would only have found out that day when she spoke to Brown Sugar so one month is all it took. She only asked for prayers. I don't think anyone knew it would have been so soon. At least we can hold solace in thinking the suffering would have been relatively short.

RIP Weary...you were a true Warrior and one of the most vibrant cogs in the Warrior Nation movement.

We will always remember you when we think of the magic of 2006.

We will feel your spirit move us when we hear the warrior chant.

 :(
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: injunchile on March 03, 2017, 07:38:08 AM
To Know , to Love and then to part is a sad state of many a human heart. When Touches called me and said Weary  has gone to higher service at such a young age , I wondered what was her illness. Having read this site about her illness, all I can say is she has gone to a place where there is no more sorrow and no more pain. She was truly a large part of this Soca warriors family and she kept us all honest.
 I remember her post of third World as being derogatory. To be absent in the body is to be present with the lord. May she rest in Peace and rise in Glory.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: che on March 03, 2017, 08:46:53 AM
Shit..this rel depressin.....I've never met Weary but I felt that we were friends just from her interaction on this board. She was one of those people that deep down you felt and knew she was cool and real and that if you were to ever meet her that it would be greeting a friend.
RIP Weary

CO-SIGNNNN
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Reaper2004 on March 03, 2017, 09:31:35 AM
I really didn't know. I sincerely didn't know. When I was tagged in a picture I thought it was just to reminisce but now I found out the truth. Rest in Peace Joann "Weary" Charles. Last time I saw you was last year when I dropped out canned goods for you at your work place. The football matches we will attend won't be the same without you now.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: DeSoWa on March 03, 2017, 10:31:28 AM
Weary had shared her WC story with me..here's the intro which I think summed up her life as we knew it...still sad about this news  :(

"WEARY1969 IN GERMANY

A songwriter said that Jesus is the best thing that ever happened to me. I agree the second best thing was going to Germany to support the Soca Warriors"

"Co-sign" "ENT!"
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Trini Madness on March 03, 2017, 10:44:30 AM
My deepest condolences. Rest in paradise weary :(
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Bally on March 03, 2017, 11:57:54 AM
boy sorry to hear that R.I.P Weary
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: palos on March 03, 2017, 12:41:05 PM
Might be too early for this given how "fresh" this sad news is.....but just thinking it would be cool to honor her memory in some tangible way at the Panama & Mexico games later this month

 
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: TdotTrini on March 03, 2017, 12:53:09 PM
Really sad news. Always looked forward to her contributions to the various topics discussed in the general section. Gone too soon. RIP Weary.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Brownsugar on March 03, 2017, 12:54:10 PM
Might be too early for this given how "fresh" this sad news is.....but just thinking it would be cool to honor her memory in some tangible way at the Panama & Mexico games later this month
It crossed my mind too Palos...

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Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Cowen on March 03, 2017, 03:33:04 PM
RIP Joann.
True Warrior
 :salute:
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Feliziano on March 03, 2017, 06:29:51 PM
The 'news' was also broken to me via being tagged in a middle of a FB post asking bout someone.
It was one of those surreal moments when I started clicking back and reading, then I saw the name Joann Charles, instant jaw dropping moment.
To you Jo, a massive Thank you for all you did concerning T&T football and the community at large, you will be missed by many!!  :salute:
Rest In Peace my friend  :(
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: KND2 on March 03, 2017, 06:31:15 PM
Maybe we can dedicate the food drive to her name so her name will live on?
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: soccerman on March 03, 2017, 08:10:14 PM
Maybe we can dedicate the food drive to her name so her name will live on?
Good idea!
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Socapro on March 03, 2017, 08:55:37 PM
Wow!! What sad news!! A warrior and patriot has left us! :(

RIP Weary and condolences to all your family and friends!
We prayer that God will strengthen them all in this time!  :praying:

We shall always remember you here on SW.net for your passion and positive contributions!   
A true Warrior that will be greatly missed! :salute:
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: dcs on March 04, 2017, 05:11:01 AM
You could depend on her to step up for WN and her heart was in the right place.
Blessed we have good people going through this journey with us.

Much respect and tributes to her family as they should be proud of who she was as a person.

She will be missed. I really appreciated her persepective and that she would walk the talk. Ditto on a tribute because I believe it would mean a lot to her and family.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Tallman on March 04, 2017, 11:31:37 AM
The funeral for the late Joann Charles will be held on Tuesday, March 7th at 10am at Church on the Rock, Lady Young Road, Morvant. I urge of all you who are in a position to attend, to do so.

On another note, we are collecting money to purchase a wreath and to establish a memorial fund of some sort in her name. We have not worked out the details as yet.

Monetary contributions can be made via Paypal by clicking on the button below:

(https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif) (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=socawarriors%2Enet%40gmail%2Ecom&currency_code=USD&item_name=Joann%20Charles%20Memorial%20Fund)
 
or you can send a check or money order to:

Soca Warriors Supporters Club
PO Box 566088
Miami, FL 33256-6088
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: real madness on March 04, 2017, 01:11:43 PM
RIP Weary.  Condolences to her family.

While I never met her, always enjoyed reading her posts.  She gave back to the community with the WN holiday food drive and I am sure she did a lot more than we were not aware of.

She got into some spirited conversations with people on this forum but she was always respectful.

Gone too soon.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: vb on March 04, 2017, 10:00:12 PM
Shit..this rel depressin.....I've never met Weary but I felt that we were friends just from her interaction on this board. She was one of those people that deep down you felt and knew she was cool and real and that if you were to ever meet her that it would be greeting a friend.
RIP Weary

That sums up how I felt as well. We did try to meet up the last two times I was home but something always came in the way.

I was thinking the same as Palos that some kind of tribute can be done at the next Warrior game.
I see she was a driving force behind the Christmas food drive perhaps we can name it after her. It would be a cool legacy and she would be proud.

You know I couldn't sleep well on Thursday night. I kept seeing her face.

Her last post was on Jan. 1. I guess she found out about the illness or found out about it long before the operation because no way Weary would could go two weeks or more without a post.

I never bothered with the food drive as I was out of the country but for her I will  make an effort this Christmas.

VB
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: de_redman on March 05, 2017, 07:42:40 AM
I haven't logged in in a year but I feel the need to now
RIP Weary!!!
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Andre on March 05, 2017, 09:28:21 PM
RIP Weary!
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: davyjenny1 on March 06, 2017, 03:32:35 AM
What a   shocker... Eternal RIP Sister, the supreme being  knows better. :( :(
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on March 06, 2017, 02:08:38 PM
Wow!  RIP Warrior.  We once clashed but I appreciated her passion as part of our community.  One of my friends died almost a decade ago in his early 30's from the same specific cancer.  It doh bite nice atall.  My sincerest of condolences to her family and all who knew her personally.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: vb on March 07, 2017, 04:30:36 PM
Her funeral was earlier today. If any of the forumites were there, please gives us some feedback.

VB
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Tallman on March 07, 2017, 04:36:38 PM
Her funeral was earlier today. If any of the forumites were there, please gives us some feedback.

VB

Brownsugar, Patriot, and I think Bourbon were there. Brownsugar said she will give an update later.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Sando prince on March 07, 2017, 06:02:40 PM
Huge loss! One of the people in here I always looked forward to liming with when i come here. She brought her unique old school vibes and bluntness to the group , which is very needed. I am one who will miss her presence
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: vb on March 07, 2017, 06:20:38 PM
Huge loss! One of the people in here I always looked forward to liming with when i come here. She brought her unique old school vibes and bluntness to the group , which is very needed. I am one who will miss her presence

An intelligent woman with a good heart.
A little sad that she had to go that way at such a relatively young age. But this is the world in which we live.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Bourbon on March 07, 2017, 07:26:04 PM
Not to pre-empt Browns report but the place was ram out. A lot of people feeling the loss. It wasnt the usual platitudes, many spoke of her mindset of "not necessarily getting it done her way but getting it done the right way"...and how they appreciated her tough love approach. A common trend was how selfless she was and how devotion to sports and service was really her guiding principles. Browns words on our behalf was really heartfelt and well received. We really lost a good one.

I guessing details to follow.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Brownsugar on March 07, 2017, 07:35:14 PM
Her funeral was earlier today. If any of the forumites were there, please gives us some feedback.

VB

Brownsugar, Patriot, and I think Bourbon were there. Brownsugar said she will give an update later.

Apologies forumites, I'm only now, now, now getting a chance to provide an update.  Warrior Queen (aka Steups!!) was also in attendance.
The thing that stuck me during the service is that the Weary we knew on the forum is the same person known by her friends and family.  That was evident from the tributes and the eulogy read by her sister.  Her online persona was no different to her "offline" one.

She was really well loved by her community, fellow San Juan Government Alumni and her church.  As I was leaving the service a lady stopped and and said that she always went shopping with Weary for the food drive.  She said Weary would always worry that the money wasn't enough and she would tell her not to worry, it will be enough. 

I also met another church member who was involved with the church's football team and he wanted information on the Warrior Nation/SWO. 

That's it in a nutshell.  I can't think of anything else to report really......its just very surreal that she's no longer around to engage us in her own special Weary way......*sigh*

Let's really try to come up with a way to honour at the games later this month as suggested by Palos(?).   I have a few thoughts but anything we come up with would rely on the local base to execute......that's it for now......
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Sam on March 08, 2017, 08:38:53 AM
Thanks for de updates Brownie.

Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: E-man on March 08, 2017, 02:34:09 PM
Maybe we can dedicate the food drive to her name so her name will live on?
Good idea!
2nd this.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: E-man on March 08, 2017, 02:35:33 PM
Her funeral was earlier today. If any of the forumites were there, please gives us some feedback.

VB

Brownsugar, Patriot, and I think Bourbon were there. Brownsugar said she will give an update later.

Apologies forumites, I'm only now, now, now getting a chance to provide an update.  Warrior Queen (aka Steups!!) was also in attendance.
The thing that stuck me during the service is that the Weary we knew on the forum is the same person known by her friends and family.  That was evident from the tributes and the eulogy read by her sister.  Her online persona was no different to her "offline" one.

She was really well loved by her community, fellow San Juan Government Alumni and her church.  As I was leaving the service a lady stopped and and said that she always went shopping with Weary for the food drive.  She said Weary would always worry that the money wasn't enough and she would tell her not to worry, it will be enough. 

I also met another church member who was involved with the church's football team and he wanted information on the Warrior Nation/SWO. 

That's it in a nutshell.  I can't think of anything else to report really......its just very surreal that she's no longer around to engage us in her own special Weary way......*sigh*

Let's really try to come up with a way to honour at the games later this month as suggested by Palos(?).   I have a few thoughts but anything we come up with would rely on the local base to execute......that's it for now......

Thanks for the report. Still so surreal as you say.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Mose on March 08, 2017, 03:18:27 PM
Maybe we can dedicate the food drive to her name so her name will live on?
Good idea!
2nd this.
Excellent idea!
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: TriniCana on March 08, 2017, 06:34:44 PM
I haven't been in here for years, but I had to for Joann. Rest In Peace..
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: theworm2345 on March 08, 2017, 06:39:27 PM
I don't come around as much as I used to, but saw this and am saddened to hear it.  RIP weary/Joann
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Preacher on March 08, 2017, 08:41:35 PM
Hmm.  Life is a thing.  I was over at my old school FB page, just passing through and saw that a professor had passed away.  I couldn't really remember her and assumed I didn't know her well.  Come over here to find out that the same person that I've been laughing with, sending PMs on here for year was that very same soul and we came from the very same place.  Been on here years and never knew it.  We never had any issue, we were always kind to each other.  I'm glad that was the case.

Rest in Peace my friend Rest in Paradise.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: soccerman on March 08, 2017, 10:45:42 PM
She was a teacher? What school?
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Preacher on March 08, 2017, 11:14:12 PM
San Juan Gov't
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Sando prince on March 09, 2017, 05:53:07 AM

I join the call for dedicating the food drive in her name, she seem very passionate about the food drive and we could tell it was very important to her
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Tallman on March 10, 2017, 03:17:02 PM
(http://www.socawarriors.net/images/stories/joann_charles_funeral_programme_page1.jpg)

(http://www.socawarriors.net/images/stories/joann_charles_funeral_programme_page2.jpg)
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: samo on March 10, 2017, 04:34:20 PM
Never met her, but remember her from the early days on this site. Very sad to hear that we have lost another forumite. Condolences to the family. RIP weary
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: noname on March 10, 2017, 05:05:30 PM
RIP Weary...It is clear you made an impact on everyone you interacted with...I also concur with the suggestion to honor her at the game or through the food drive.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Rastaman on March 10, 2017, 07:11:18 PM
Gone too soon. Sleep well Weary.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Jefferz on March 11, 2017, 11:16:14 AM
My sincere condolences. She was a Queen.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: kaliman2006 on March 12, 2017, 12:01:25 PM
Well I know I am late as I have not been on this site for a while, but I am very saddened by this news.

RIP Weary
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Adam Lake on March 15, 2017, 01:12:46 PM
Waw! Haven't logged on in a while. This is definitely a shocker. Didn't know her that well, but I do remember the 1st time I interacted with her would've been at the Peru game in 05. My gf and I Sat next to her. She was such a pleasant  and passionate woman! She's def gone too soon...

RIP Weary1969... aka Queen of 'Co-sign'

Ps. Just asking, but are there any plans to do a tribute for her at the upcoming games? Would be great if a banner could be done in her honor and hung from the fencing. Just a suggestion, would be willing to contribute towards it.   
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Brownsugar on March 16, 2017, 06:01:45 PM
Ps. Just asking, but are there any plans to do a tribute for her at the upcoming games? Would be great if a banner could be done in her honor and hung from the fencing. Just a suggestion, would be willing to contribute towards it.   

I thought of something like this but I'm not sure I'll have the time to organise collecting it from the printer......also the last time we tried to hang a banner in the stadium we almost got put out.  Back then the banner read something like Camps must go!!  So that was understandable I guess.....the good old days *sigh*
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Agent Jack Bauer on March 18, 2017, 06:59:54 PM
Difference maker........RIP
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Trini on March 19, 2017, 10:50:11 AM
Wow this thing called life...
Long time forumite.
RIP.
Title: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: Brownsugar on March 22, 2017, 07:47:01 AM
Hello Forumites,

I'm organising a banner for display at the Hasley Crawford Stadium at the Mexico game next Tuesday. I wouldn't get it in time for Friday unfortunately.  The cost is TT $400. Anyone wanting to contribute can do so via Paypal (Tallman, help me out with the link please....)
 
I will attach a mock up of the banner as soon as I figure out what to do (ah not too techie nah and de guy sent it as a Windows Photo Viewer document   ::)....). 

It will read.....

"RIP Joann Charles
 (Weary 1969)"


with her photo and the Warrior Nation logo at the top.....
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: g on March 22, 2017, 07:49:07 AM
willing to contribute when the payment details come forth  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: lefty on March 22, 2017, 08:23:08 AM
willing to contribute when the payment details come forth  :thumbsup:

ditto!
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: noname on March 22, 2017, 09:49:34 AM
Same. PM with details if needed.
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: Adam Lake on March 22, 2017, 10:28:27 AM
Sounds good!
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: soccerman on March 22, 2017, 08:12:29 PM
 :beermug:
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on March 23, 2017, 08:24:51 AM
Just post link to contribute in here so we can all see it Tallman
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: Tallman on March 23, 2017, 08:47:06 PM
Monetary contributions can be made via Paypal by clicking on the button below:

(https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif) (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=socawarriors%2Enet%40gmail%2Ecom&currency_code=USD&item_name=Joann%20Charles%20Memorial%20Banner)
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: g on March 24, 2017, 04:54:12 AM
Done!
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: lefty on March 24, 2017, 09:39:59 AM
done!
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: 100% Barataria on March 24, 2017, 11:27:48 AM
done, I know you with us tonight Weary, some strong novena for them fellas
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: DeSoWa on March 24, 2017, 11:47:08 AM
Done!
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: soccerman on March 24, 2017, 11:54:18 AM
Done! I know Weary will be there in spirit to support our boys
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: E-man on March 24, 2017, 12:52:27 PM
Done!
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: asylumseeker on March 24, 2017, 03:39:17 PM
I sense we are either well on the way to a Joann Charles Foundation or memorial fund because that $400 TT figure will be eclipsed ... :applause:

What happens next?
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: DeSoWa on March 24, 2017, 03:48:43 PM
I sense we are either well on the way to a Joann Charles Foundation or memorial fund because that $400 TT figure will be eclipsed ... :applause:

What happens next?

I think the rest would go towards the annual Christmas food drive, which should be in her name.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: Sando prince on March 24, 2017, 06:57:04 PM

A win today for Weary  :beermug: !!
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Socafan on March 24, 2017, 07:50:45 PM
Wow...haven't been on here in a while. Saw a post about this in the Panama game post and was like "Huh? Wonder what's up with Weary?" Did a search only to find this thread.

Shocking.

RIP Weary. I'm sure you are in a better place.
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: palos on March 24, 2017, 07:51:25 PM

A win today for Weary  :beermug: !!

Niceness!
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: Brownsugar on March 24, 2017, 09:22:09 PM

A win today for Weary  :beermug: !!

CO-SIGN!!
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Cantona007 on March 25, 2017, 05:50:57 AM
Wow. Now seeing this purely by chance. RIP Weary. Condolences to her family and loved ones.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: fishs on March 25, 2017, 06:41:49 AM
 Took me a little while to decide what tribute to write here.
 Over the years Weary and I would occasionally clash over various subjects and what stood out was her unwavering support for people she liked and her steadfastness of belief, whatever that was.

I got many loud steups responses from her.

I will miss her unique brand of expressions and the frustrations she created.

RIP Joann AKA Weary.
I am sure  football and life is a paradise where you are now.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: JDB on March 26, 2017, 03:25:44 AM
Rest in Peace Sister.

Very sad news. Her commitment and dedication to team and country was genuine and unwavering.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: davidephraim on March 26, 2017, 06:40:45 AM
RIP JoAnn Charles aka Weary 1969. I liked you girl. Always a joy to be around and certain to add clarity to yuh conversation.  :applause: :applause: :salute: :chilling: :afro: :afro:
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: g on March 27, 2017, 05:35:48 AM
Status re Banner?

We good to go? Anything else needed?

My assumption is that we have the funding required.
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: Brownsugar on March 27, 2017, 05:57:15 AM
Status re Banner?

We good to go? Anything else needed?

My assumption is that we have the funding required.

Hey G,
Yes I collected the banner yesterday and will be on display at tomorrow's game......we ok for funding.... :beermug:
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: Brownsugar on March 27, 2017, 06:00:29 AM
On the topic of funding, Weary's church donated TT $2,410 (approx US $357) to Socawarriors.net/Warrior Nation.  The funds will be used to start a foundation/fund in her name to continue the Annual Food Drive...

:beermug:
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: de_redman on March 27, 2017, 06:09:52 AM
On the topic of funding, Weary's church donated TT $2,410 (approx US $357) to Socawarriors.net/Warrior Nation.  The funds will be used to start a foundation/fund in her name to continue the Annual Food Drive...

:beermug:
Wow  :beermug:
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: asylumseeker on March 27, 2017, 06:25:39 AM
On the topic of funding, Weary's church donated TT $2,410 (approx US $357) to Socawarriors.net/Warrior Nation.  The funds will be used to start a foundation/fund in her name to continue the Annual Food Drive...

:beermug:
Wow  :beermug:

x 2 brodda.  :applause: :applause:
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: Socapro on March 27, 2017, 06:51:06 AM
On the topic of funding, Weary's church donated TT $2,410 (approx US $357) to Socawarriors.net/Warrior Nation.  The funds will be used to start a foundation/fund in her name to continue the Annual Food Drive...

:beermug:

Great stuff and well done to her church colleagues!  :salute:
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: Tallman on March 28, 2017, 12:43:09 PM
Brownsugar's views on the Panama game as well as a shout out to Joann.

https://www.youtube.com/v/XbZvrYrrzLs
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: DeSoWa on March 28, 2017, 12:49:26 PM
Brownsugar's views on the Panama game as well as a shout out to Joann.

https://www.youtube.com/v/XbZvrYrrzLs

Big Up, Brown Sugar!  :beermug:
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: Sando prince on March 28, 2017, 01:02:24 PM
On the topic of funding, Weary's church donated TT $2,410 (approx US $357) to Socawarriors.net/Warrior Nation.  The funds will be used to start a foundation/fund in her name to continue the Annual Food Drive...

:beermug:

Beautiful  :beermug:
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: Sando prince on March 28, 2017, 01:04:16 PM
Brownsugar's views on the Panama game as well as a shout out to Joann.

https://www.youtube.com/v/XbZvrYrrzLs

Well said and Well Spoken Brownsugar
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: soccerman on March 28, 2017, 02:07:28 PM
Brownsugar you look like a natural dey girl, you might have a future on the television screen :beermug:
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: D.H.W on March 28, 2017, 02:19:21 PM
RIP weary u will be missed.  :(
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: vb on March 28, 2017, 02:31:23 PM
I feeling like an azz...I didn't know Brown Sugar was Pat.  ;D

Thanks for repping.

What part of the stadium was banner on Friday. Looked out for it but couldn't see it.

VB
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: Flex on March 28, 2017, 03:33:33 PM
Brownsugar's views on the Panama game as well as a shout out to Joann.

https://www.youtube.com/v/XbZvrYrrzLs

Top stuff guys... Posted on WN facebook page...

https://www.facebook.com/WarriorNationTT/

Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: Socapro on March 28, 2017, 04:25:09 PM
Brownsugar's views on the Panama game as well as a shout out to Joann.

https://www.youtube.com/v/XbZvrYrrzLs

Good stuff!!  :beermug:
Title: Re: Tribute to Weary1969
Post by: E-man on March 28, 2017, 06:18:52 PM
I feeling like an azz...I didn't know Brown Sugar was Pat.  ;D


for real?
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Brownsugar on March 30, 2017, 07:45:46 AM
The tribute banner at Tuesday's game

(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17553630_10210572409601233_2826385032377583235_n.jpg?oh=1ac7304aa97d6d54577dd8087fff771a&oe=595ADB5A)
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Sando prince on March 30, 2017, 11:42:41 AM
The tribute banner at Tuesday's game

(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17553630_10210572409601233_2826385032377583235_n.jpg?oh=1ac7304aa97d6d54577dd8087fff771a&oe=595ADB5A)

 :beermug: :beermug:
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: KND2 on March 30, 2017, 06:09:27 PM
I remember that yellow fence in the stadium from back in the day when I was playing intercol.
I guess they aint pain it yet...lol


God Bless Weary we need divine intervention to get to russia.
Talk to the big man.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: vb on March 02, 2018, 06:46:16 PM


One year ago.

Gone but not forgotten.

RIP sweetness. You are missed.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: Deeks on March 02, 2018, 07:06:36 PM
RIP Sistah!!!! May your good spirit shine some light on the chaos in TT football. And may your good spirit bring some sense to the calamity that is East of the Dry River.
Title: Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)
Post by: vb on March 02, 2020, 01:49:38 AM
Hello to Heaven. Hope all is well.

Still missed.

VB
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