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Izzy Isaacs wrote on May 25, 2005 at 09:54

Ship mates. I'm struggling to say something but, you should know that I think of you every day - but even more so today.

Craig Phillips (MEM(L) wrote on May 25, 2005 at 08:02

I haven’t made the reunion for the last few years but like you all you don't forget. I’m at my desk this morning and just stopped the 'busyness' of my life to pause & remember….Looking out of the office window remembering that sunny still evening 23years ago, how all our lives changed so quickly. I will not forget the nineteen of our shipmates that never came home and I know that many of the 1982 Coventry veterans are do just the same as me today. "We will remember them"

Family of Stephen Dawson wrote on May 25, 2005 at 04:22

Twenty three years sounds like an eternity ago. It still feels like yesterday. Stephen, you are loved and missed as much as ever.xxxx

Topsy Turner wrote on May 24, 2005 at 20:18

Very many thanks Rocky for yet another successful weekend. We partied; we talked, we remembered – least we should never forget. Great to see again some first-rate mates. I salute you all. An emotional weekend but one I wouldn't have missed. Stevie, even without the hair you haven’t changed (still nagging me), a moving reunion, a mate for life. Great to see you after so long Paul (23 years) and no different. If you're up for it next year I'll show you how it's done..hic..! Yorkie you old dog, you haven’t changed a bit (apart from that god-awful accent), take care buddy. Buster, mate, need I say more. A big thank you to Nobby Northeast, an excellent decision in the venue on Saturday night. We must have been the youngest group there..ha..ha (even you Tony). Simon, it was good to talk mate. Sunday was a time for us all to reflect as will be tomorrow when my thoughts will be with you all. God bless to those still serving. Topsy

Mick (Jack) Daniels wrote on May 24, 2005 at 20:01

Shipmates, sorry i could not make it at the weekend - i was thinking about you all - reading some of the dits it seems like old times again - Marthas - i well remember getting slung out of there and beat up with Rod Hasler! Tommorow i will be thinking of you all again along with Foxy and the boys - i will be raising a glass to you and their memory - far away, but never forgotten. regards to all, well done Rocky once again Jack (Daniels)

Dick Lane wrote on May 24, 2005 at 19:51

Another year and the memories are as vivid as ever! Thinking of all Coventries on the eve of this our special anniversary. Dick Lane (Ops)

Buster wrote on May 24, 2005 at 13:22

Thinking of you all tomorrow,a very special"Family"God bless to those no longer with us. Take care you lot and stay healthy. Best wishes, Buster

Paul Inman wrote on May 24, 2005 at 11:59

Guy's, Thankyou all for an excellent weekend. It was great to see so many old faces - most of you have not changed. Billy Barnham what happened to the blonde New Romantic hair style? I have identified a training need which came to light on Saturday night whilst in the company of Topsy Turner - Topsy I will practice my drinking in order that I am able to keep up with you next year shippers. Thankyou all once again for an excellent weekend, special thanks to Rocky for getting it all together; Marthas was an experience in it's self? Hope to see many more of you next year. Goodluck lads. My thoughts will be with you all on the 25th. Paul PS the few old photos I have will hopefully be coming to the site sooner rather than later.

Jim "Rocky" Hudson wrote on May 23, 2005 at 18:21

Derek, thanks for your speech at 11:00. Very well conducted.

Buster wrote on May 23, 2005 at 07:02

Fantastic weekend again,came back to earth with a big bump today,ditto to "Rocky`s"comments,thanks again to Tony Reece for the lift home,same again next year,yes rocky must have been a dodgy pint!!!!!!!!!!or 5

Jim "Rocky" Hudson wrote on May 22, 2005 at 19:02

You might as well hear it from me before some one else comes up with a smart alec comment... Yes, I was ill outside the Home Club...it must have been something I ate !!! Lad's, it was a great weekend. Nice to see so many old friends again, especially the lads who where able to fly over from the US. Best wishes Rocky

steve woolham wrote on May 22, 2005 at 11:00

nice to hear from derek kimber i have stillnever forgotten our short conversation in the liferaft on the day, we lost so many good friends. i myself will be on the internet third week in june illpost my adress here for anyone that wants to keep in touch.

Bernard Campbell wrote on May 19, 2005 at 21:42

served on board before and during world trip to shangai and left in chatham relieved by Adrian Sunderland ,never forget some of the best lads i will ever meet....good luck with re-union and hope to be there next year...

Derek Kimber wrote on May 19, 2005 at 12:51

Hope to see everyone on Sunday morning. One for your diary. Gosport Borough Council is giving the Freedom of the Borough to all Falklands veterans on 24th August. It would be great to see some Ex Covs there. Derek. (Ex Chief R Mech)

billy 'barny' barnham wrote on May 18, 2005 at 20:17

hi lads look forward to seeing you all friday thanks to rocky for organising the run should be a good time and looking forward to seeing some familiar faces many thanks and regards billy

Ex Coventry AB wrote on May 16, 2005 at 11:08

Good luck lads next weekend!

Frederick Raymond Pursglo wrote on May 15, 2005 at 11:05

Looking for anyone associated with the ships crew during the second world war to give more information about my grandad`s role,during his stay.thanks

Brian Wall (Brick) wrote on May 13, 2005 at 19:14

Just a quick note to say looking forward to meeting some old and new faces at the reunion, Me and Billy Barnham are booked in at the Home Club,I haven't seen the place for 20yrs. A big thanks beforehand to Rocky for getting these reunions off the ground it will be great to put a few of the names to faces see you all next weekend yours Brian

steve (not so ginge) wool wrote on April 17, 2005 at 13:55

johnno i want to be there this year, finances are tight here in germany.but im still hoping.

Dicky Burton wrote on April 1, 2005 at 17:25

OK: Something I need to say… Rocky – thank you for keeping this together, there are a few of us here in the USA who cannot get back every year. Trust me, all of us appreciate the fact those who are still on patrol are remembered. Steve Walker the other Yorkie mentioned he will be there too! Need to get Dougie Douglas’s sorry butt back home. I met him and his wonderful wife on my last visit to Tampa Bay – What a lucky shipmate! He was on the Royal Yatch for many years afterwards – nuff said! It is strange that many forget the Falklands back in 1982 – All of the Americans I deal with daily have no clue whatsoever about the Falklands. Heck most don’t even know where Alaska is! So what is the point? Well it’s simple… We Lived Together, We Fought Together, We Bled Together, We Never Forget. Your Aye. Dicky (Yorkie – the skipper still calls me Burty!) Burton.