Quote Moonshine="Moonshine"RIP Don, a true Dons legend IMO. Always had time for a chat, a proper gent and a real nice bloke. My Father in Law worked with Don at Bentley pit when he joined the NCB having just left the RAF, he also sends his condolences.
The blue tracksuit and bobble cap was a fashion icon.
A fitting tribute would be for next seasons promotion push to be labeled Do It for Don.'"
Sat here this morning trying to think of something to put, but couldn't find the words.
Everyone who has been at the Dons in recent years knows the name Don Brooks.
Even when his health was failing in recent years, and he was becoming less mobile than before, he still insisted on dragging the backboard and various other large pieces of equipment to pitchside every week. He was truly a link to the original days of the Dons, and, I feel honoured to have known him for the short period of time I've been involved with the club.
The look of sheer joy on his face on the open topped bus in 2012 following the promotion trip is one I'll always remember, and, theres countless other times he could be relied upon to bring a smile to your face with a quick comment.
Perhaps the club could look at commemorating him through an award in the End of Season Awards, something like the 'Don Brooks Clubman of the Year', for services to the off field side of the Dons. He led by example.
Thanks Don.
