In Memoriam

MG's

Would like to add some words to those already said about our dear friend Jurgen. When I joined the MG's in 2002 he was the guy who welcomed me into the inner sanctum of Grasshopper life, admittedly this tended to revolve around copious King Kongs at El Gato's Emporium of over indulgence! He was the only person who knew all the words to Bohemian Rhapsody, quoted poetry after a saturday at the hospital field, and knew the British one hit wonder band Nazareth from the 70s (he could even sing their songs!). He taught me how to drink like a German (actually Heinz/Klaus/Werner/Kurt) all helped here, and how to smile whatever the adversity. I am sure it has been mentioned many times but even through his long illness before he died he never once complained, said bad about other people, or failed to turn up for training or the sacrosanct post match analysis at ED. He was a very decent man and even though it has been 4 years since his death his memory live on with me and I am sure all the MG's who met him. Have attached a few happy memories

cheersNigel

Dear Hoppers,

some of you might still know me, I had the honour to play for the MGH from 1998 until 2001.During this time Jürgen had been already an established player with MGH and it was a real privilege to be around him.I do remember all the great tours we did, like Manila and Songkla.Jürgen is not the type of human being, that one easily forgets, he wasn't just tall in seize but also big as a human being and friend.The news of his final departure reached me almost five years ago in Taipei and now five years after he was laid to rest I will remember him here in Karachi.Jürgen, you are a wonderful person, you will never be forgotten!!!

Matthias