Nicely-known Bristol man died in tragic fall whereas placing up Union Flags as a part of the ‘Elevate the Colors’ initiative.
Paul Lumber, 60, was a printed creator of books concerning the days of soccer casuals within the Nineteen Eighties.
Tributes have been paid to the Bristol Metropolis fan, who was one of many essential members of the Metropolis Service Agency – a ‘casuals’ scene of the soccer groups again within the day.
He suffered critical accidents when he fell whereas placing up flags close to his house in South Bristol on November 23.
He was rushed to hospital however by no means awakened from an induced coma, and handed away late final week.
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Again in October, Paul had begun a web based fundraising marketing campaign to boost cash for extra flags, and was one in every of many individuals in South Bristol who spent their spare time tying each Union and St George flags to lampposts.
His on-line fundraiser, which started in late October, had raised greater than £1,000 from scores of individuals pledging their assist for his ‘Elevate the Colors’ marketing campaign, earlier than tragedy struck on November 23.
Whereas he was in hospital, shut mates arrange a second on-line fundraiser for Paul, a 60-year-old painter and decorator by commerce, and his household, which has up to now raised greater than £5,000 to assist them.
‘He was extensively considered one of many space’s most vibrant and recognisable characters,’ mentioned a detailed buddy.
‘A painter and decorator by commerce, Mr. Lumber was a lifelong Bristol Metropolis and England supporter who adopted each membership and nation with unwavering devotion.
‘Mr. Lumber had just lately married Michele, his companion of 23 years. Buddies described him as a person whose world revolved round these he cherished,’ he added.
The owner of the Three Lions pub in Bedminster, Sean Donnelly, mentioned he grew up with Paul, and was devastated by his loss of life.
‘All his tales conditions had been distinctive and unbelievable, and if in a trench in a state of affairs, you needed Paul shoulder to shoulder with you – that was Paul,’ Sean mentioned.
‘However of all his achievements, marrying Michele was his largest achievement – it was an exquisite day celebrating with the great, the unhealthy, the ugly, however most significantly the most effective folks,’ he added.
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