tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post6627188138327273556..comments2024-03-18T02:27:15.748+05:30Comments on Song of the waves - Parayil A. Tharakan Blog: Boxing: ‘Tiger’ Nat Terry – a champion and a gentlemanAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13391953993560698130noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-22919544193652535602012-09-30T08:41:52.223+05:302012-09-30T08:41:52.223+05:30Cheesy Voltaire, Marise Abraham-Lee, KavinK3, Tha...Cheesy Voltaire, Marise Abraham-Lee, KavinK3, Thank you all for the nice comments.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391953993560698130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-77880171063115354292012-09-27T19:58:07.066+05:302012-09-27T19:58:07.066+05:30Reading this blog makes me feel a little unfortuna...Reading this blog makes me feel a little unfortunate. Back in my days at Montfort, we were always remembered off a legendary Gentleman (Boxer) that grazed the premises whilst making an ever lasting impression on everybody he came across. I have never met Mr. Nat, but still feel proud of the distant connection I share with him through Montfort. Reading from the above experiences, I can only say that you have brought much joy in many peoples lives and for that I salute thee. KavinK3https://www.blogger.com/profile/12978491089620202881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-45369878007369111552011-12-29T14:12:25.005+05:302011-12-29T14:12:25.005+05:30Thank you, Mr. Tharakan and thank you all for your...Thank you, Mr. Tharakan and thank you all for your very real and touching comments. I am Mr. Terry's grand daughter and it brought a tear to my eyes to read of the impact he had on your lives and the affection that you still hold him in. My Papa would have been humbled by your generosity. THANK YOU!<br /><br />My Papa was the most gentle, generous, patient, humorous and loving man that I've ever known. I called him my 'Teddy Bear' as he was absolutely delicious to hug and he called me his 'Doll'. I miss him and will continue to miss him for always...<br /><br />THANKS AGAIN...xoMarise Abraham-Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-26709661251966079272011-12-29T14:05:31.704+05:302011-12-29T14:05:31.704+05:30I have tears in my eyes reading the comments. Than...I have tears in my eyes reading the comments. Thank you all so much. My Papa would have been so touched to read this. He's probably smiling down at us all, right now.... My Papa, My Teddy bear! (that's what I called him as he was the most huggable person ever) PURE LOVE...Cheesy Voltairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680720963765951258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-49288252535449824052011-11-15T12:23:20.196+05:302011-11-15T12:23:20.196+05:30A good comment, Happy Camper. Thanks.A good comment, Happy Camper. Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391953993560698130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-91529150574905708772011-11-15T12:22:05.164+05:302011-11-15T12:22:05.164+05:30Thank you Santhini for mentioning the post in the ...Thank you Santhini for mentioning the post in the Montfort Facebook and for the comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391953993560698130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-45491317623478265942011-11-15T12:18:51.794+05:302011-11-15T12:18:51.794+05:30Thank you sunbad.Thank you sunbad.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391953993560698130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-19171211929924900412011-11-14T09:13:51.198+05:302011-11-14T09:13:51.198+05:30I met Mr Terry "Nat" as he was lovingly ...I met Mr Terry "Nat" as he was lovingly called as a 8yr old boy in Montfort. <br />He was larger than life, not just because of his frame but more so his personality - gentle, charming, full of humour, caring and he had time for you, no matter how tiny or insignificant you were. <br />His hallmark were his suits, glasses, french hats and walking stick.<br />He was still coming to the "boxing room" some 30 years after he had officially retired and coaching. make no mistake even at that age if he felt you were out of line, in a flash he could give you a nip and you would feel lightning struck as one too many senior boys who tried their luck with "an old man' found out.<br />He didnt ask for anything. He gave his encouragement and warm smiles. <br />I knew that he was unique and now i understand why he moved so differently from others - his heritage/roots. <br />Nat was definitely one of a kind to have visited planet earth and i am glad i was privileged to have been touched by this a.m.a.z.i.n.g. being.<br />That he touched the lives of many is not extraordinary for that was his "suchness", his 'isness". That he will never be forgotten for generations to come is beyond doubt.<br />Truly he was great - for being born ordinary he lead and E.x.t.r.a.o.r.d.i.n.a.r.y. life.<br />Here's to you Sir Terry !!!Happy Camperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212480222859481391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-87729031662495060812011-11-13T23:47:30.084+05:302011-11-13T23:47:30.084+05:30Hi.. I did give a link to this post in Montfort fa...Hi.. I did give a link to this post in Montfort facebook page, when someone was curious about Nat Terry. I am sure you ok that that.. if not let me know I will remove.. <br />thanks<br />\PaulSanthinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103844369933083977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-46881634157507312202011-11-13T23:46:09.249+05:302011-11-13T23:46:09.249+05:30I did post this in Montfort facebook.. I guess you...I did post this in Montfort facebook.. I guess you are ok with that.. if not my apologies and I will remove it<br />Thanks<br />\Pau;Santhinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103844369933083977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-16256442432506019662011-05-06T05:31:51.463+05:302011-05-06T05:31:51.463+05:30In the course of my research into the Anglo-Indian...In the course of my research into the Anglo-Indian community and Bangalore, I came across your mentions of Gunboat Jack and Nat Terry - and also happened to see a reference to Nat in Owen Thorpe's book Paper Boats in the Monsoon, which described his time at Montfort (among other places).<br /><br />http://www.owenthorpe.co.uk/paper_boats_10.html<br /><br />Such a great blog! Thanks Abraham!sunbadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-83908273800721577652007-11-14T21:58:00.000+05:302007-11-14T21:58:00.000+05:30wildgoose, thanks for the comment.wildgoose, thanks for the comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391953993560698130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-60077558598537514152007-11-14T21:56:00.000+05:302007-11-14T21:56:00.000+05:30Thanks, Glen Desouza. Glad you liked the post.Thanks, Glen Desouza. Glad you liked the post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391953993560698130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-44938963716778659532007-11-14T21:55:00.000+05:302007-11-14T21:55:00.000+05:30Thanks for the comment, Maddy. Gunboat went back t...Thanks for the comment, Maddy. Gunboat went back to his homeland. Tiger was born in India and died in India.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391953993560698130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-6564818169309500802007-11-05T20:19:00.000+05:302007-11-05T20:19:00.000+05:30Rest in peace Tiger..you made a man out of the tim...Rest in peace Tiger..you made a man out of the timid, shy, defenseless boy that I was.<BR/><BR/>My nose still smarts from the light blow you gave me on my nose when I let my guard down the first day I met you. That was a lesson learned very well.<BR/><BR/>Still recall fondly your worldly advice to me on my last day at Montfort..<BR/><BR/>"You're going into the big world out there my son, you need to learn a few things" you said and spent the next hour teaching me how to take care of myself in difficult situations. <BR/><BR/>Thanks to you, I can look any man in the eye and hold my shoulders erect.<BR/><BR/>They don't make better men than you..Teddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913410924388159366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-46943782747073985852007-10-30T16:59:00.000+05:302007-10-30T16:59:00.000+05:30I remember Nat as a good person with a kind heart....I remember Nat as a good person with a kind heart. When so many weak people act tough it was an inspiration to find a truly strong person who was so gentle and cheerful. I recall a prank I once played and his never showing any anger. Truly a special person and we can all learn from his qualitiesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795920124734881705.post-9905379585473013862007-10-30T00:59:00.000+05:302007-10-30T00:59:00.000+05:30Interesting guys these - Gunboat Jack & Nat Terry....Interesting guys these - Gunboat Jack & Nat Terry...Again two people enjoying life in totally alien lands..Maddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163804773843409980noreply@blogger.com