“Not all heroes wear capes! Great work.”
— Facebook — Sunderland Echo
Finding Them Again
Messages from supporters and families who found long-lost bricks using the archive.
“I haven't lived in Sunderland for over 50 years and I'm unlikely to ever see the brick again, but the database matches the certificate on the wall beside me. Excellent job. ♥”
— Facebook — SAFC til I die
“27 years. No paperwork, no serial number, nothing. Got it as a birthday present and lost all trace of it. Finally tracked it down. Absolute legend for finding this.”
— Facebook — SAFC til I die
“Thank you, we have a brick for our daughter who was sadly stillborn. This makes us happy knowing we can see her brick anytime and not just when passing. You guys are fantastic 🟥⬜🟥”
— Facebook — SAFC til I die
“Thank you so much, I've lost both my parents and never seen their brick. This is truly amazing ❤️”
— X — My Original Post
“I honestly don't get emotional very often. But I'll admit I shed a tear this morning. Haven't been able to find my Nana's brick for years. Thank you.”
— X — My Original Post
“I've been trying to find mine and my dad's brick for a long time too. He died two years ago. Found it straight away on here, and it means a lot. Thank you.”
— X — Joanne Youngson's post
“People have done less and got a knighthood, you deserve one and more. Fantastic job. I can't thank you enough.”
— RTG — My Original Post
“Isn't it brilliant when someone decides to put something like this together for the benefit of others without trying to make money from it or expecting something in return. Just a 'in case you find it worthwhile' type comment. Fabulous.”
— RTG — My Original Post
“Can't thank you enough for this, what brilliant work. I've finally located my late twin brother's brick.”
— RTG — My Original Post
“Just wanted to say again thanks. My 80 year old mam is over the moon she's found her parents and husband's bricks again, she's already planning a visit to see them”
— RTG — My Original Post
“Our mate Stevie Hunter died 30 years ago and I never knew where his brick was. This is just brilliant, cheers mate. His brick is right next to where we go into the ground and we never knew, we'll now be able to touch it for luck before every game.”
— RTG — My Original Post
“Haven't been to the SoL for years but just found me Dad's brick on there that his work colleagues chipped in to get after he died of a heart attack at 40. Outstanding work from the OP and thank you @djbambi”
— RTG — My Original Post
“This is absolutely unbelievable, I can't even begin to imagine how much work this must have been and how long it must have taken you to do. I just found bricks for my twin sisters who died when they were only 28 and 32 years old, back in 2002/2006. I didn't even know they had bricks and would never have ever known without this. I can now go and see them for the first time, knowing exactly where they are. Thank you so, so much ❤️ xx”
— RTG — My Original Post
“Dave just wanted to say thanks as I forgot where my mate who passed away in Australia's brick was and your site took me there in moments. True hero”
— Facebook — Sunderland AFC News And Banter
“Working at the stadium, there are regularly people walking round looking for their bricks or that of family members, including in times of bereavement etc, so this is an amazing help for so many fellow supporters 👍🙂”
— Facebook — Joanne Youngson's post
“Bought my dad a brick 19 years ago for his 50th and never been able to locate it, he's passed now and being able to share the photo with family and now visit at the ground is priceless so thank you so much to David!”
— Facebook — Joanne Youngson's post
“I lost my dad when I was 10, 24 years ago. We got him a brick shortly after and we hadn't ever been able to locate it until now. Absolutely over the moon, I can't thank him enough”
— Facebook — Joanne Youngson's post
“Brilliant me dad was a lifetime supporter but ar 91 can nolonger go il show him his brick hel love it”
— Facebook — Sunderland AFC News And Banter
“Thank you so much for this, what an amazing project that will mean a lot to so many. My dad was a lifelong fan and has a brick in his memory. This just made it super easy to find ❤️🤍”
— Facebook — Sunderland AFC News And Banter
“Absolute class. I've just seen my brick for the first time. The club couldn't find my name 😭”
— Facebook — Sunderland AFC News And Banter
“Thank you for sharing this. My brother suddenly passed away in 2020. He was a lifelong Sunderland fan and we went to every home game together. I've never made it to the stadium since he passed so seeing the brick we got him means a lot 🥰🔴⚪️🔴”
— Facebook — We All Love SAFC
“I can't believe it's there now I am 56 living in Australia and you have just made me smile even more than I have this season already, thank you so much”
— Shaun Ferguson
“This is incredible! Thank you so much to the creator of this. My certificate is "somewhere safe" and I couldn't for the life of me find my brick when I've gone looking.”
— Elaine Palmer
“27 years. No paperwork, no serial number, nothing. Got it as a birthday present and lost all trace of it. Finally tracked it down. Absolute legend for finding this.”
— Stuart Weir
“This is absolutely awesome. I got a brick there when the Stadium first opened. Lost my certificate and have never seen it in the flesh 🤣 Thanks so much I'm going to go and find it today before the game!”
— David Rutherford
“Just want to thank you for this website found my late brothers brick after months of searching youve made this 73 year old very happy as he was the same as me safc daft yours tommy”
— Tommy Duggan
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