Ed. Note – These are really my favorite kind of Arsenal America stories. Personal remembrances of special memories and new friends…

In April 2004, amidst planning a two-week vacation in Europe, I fired off an e-mail to a complete stranger asking for help with the most important part of my trip. That stranger, David Przybylinski, quickly responded and explained that he might be able to help me out. He introduced me to another complete stranger, a gentleman by the name of Rick Breese, and between the two of them I finally made it to Highbury ? twice.

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Ed. Note – A new member recalls a memorable match…

I am new to Arsenal America, but with the recent departures of some players it reminded me of my first trip to Highbury that I would like to share with you. I had only recently started following the Gunners after they won the double in 1998, and so the following season a friend and I decided to go to London for a long weekend and see if we could catch a match. As it was, Arsenal was at home in a 5th round FA Cup tie with Sheffield United, little did I know what was in store for us.

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What a year to visit highbury! If any of you are lucky enough to see a game, please remember you are blessed to see a great team. Show them how proud you are yell your head off. Lose you voice – enjoy. Through the thick & thin with Dignity.

Gooners love their team & the sport. I have been a Gooner all my life it runs in my Blood @ 70 I still get the same thrill or sadness. As as kid I remember getting a wack on the ear for using a 4 letter word because a lady was about 10 yds away.
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