24 Years on - Let's take a minute to reflect

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 03 Nov 2004, 19:04

Tomorrow, the 4th November is the 24th Anniversary of the death of the Merthyr Matchstick Johnny Owen.

galway jack · Post by **galway jack** » 04 Nov 2004, 05:35

Well said . A terrific fighter and a lovely bloke by all accounts .
RIP

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 04 Nov 2004, 06:45

God bless Johnny. A true warrior, who went into the lion's den and paid the ulitmate price. I'm sure Lupe Pintor is thinking of him right now.

DIRT SUGAR · Post by **DIRT SUGAR** » 04 Nov 2004, 07:23

That final right hand that finished Owen should be used as an example why one should never seriously question the valour of a fighter who turns his back when he feels he can't win and the going is getting too tough.

I was only 8 when he passed away but I've never forgotten him. My thoughts go out to him and his parents, who have been through (and no doubt still do) the worst pain you could imagine – losing their child.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 04 Nov 2004, 13:29

We still remember you Johnny. R.I.P.

J · Post by J » 04 Nov 2004, 13:33

RIP Johnny Owen.

nice article too Kev, does him proud.

Manos de Oro · Post by **Manos de Oro** » 07 Nov 2004, 11:43

RIP Johnny Owen. It's crucial to never forget.