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David Tominey wrote on October 14, 2004 at 09:51

I don't know how many people come here, but I know the deep feelings of sorrow that run to this day through the crew and families of the Coventry. I am writing to inform that my Dad, who served on the Coventry for years ( up until 1981 ) passed away on June 12 2004 in his sleep. Thomas Fox Tominey was 62. I imagine he is back in the mess where he belonged!

Paul Inman wrote on October 1, 2004 at 19:20

Murchy, Nice to see you found the site; remember you well have been with you at Vernon and later on the Cov; if my memory serves me right you were an Exeter boy? Hope all is well Nick; great to hear from you after all this time, best wishes shipmate, Paul

Des Wisson wrote on September 24, 2004 at 03:45

I served on HMS Minerva during the conflict as a Radio Op. Now that the maturity of years has caught up.. I think back to my Navy days and feel sadness for the sailors who did'nt make it. I'm proud to be a Brit and proud to have served during a time of need. We all have war stories and the world seems less interested every day. Good luck fella's ... we were there !!

Nick Murch wrote on September 6, 2004 at 18:11

First visit to the site,can still picture some of you even now. Always thinking of you all on the 25th.

Dave Nuttall wrote on September 3, 2004 at 16:14

Message for Caroline Edwards: Caroline was your Dad one of the flight crew, lived in the Starboard POs Mess when they were onboard. If so tell him Dave Nuttall the Communications Yeoman was asking about him. Dave

Tony (Taff) Hayden wrote on August 30, 2004 at 17:58

New site for HMS PLYMOUTH, not finished yet but am hosting it on my home pages until we go live in OCtober http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ajayh_uk/frontpage.hmtl

Burt wrote on August 30, 2004 at 15:35

Sparky - I remember you, we got into the life raft and I said - why only half a life raft??? We proceeded to raise the middle and pump out the excess water just as (AB R)Dougie, the Chippy, (Sub LT)Dinger Bell, (LS M)Smudge Smith started getting in! I asked Doug to break out the manual - Thats NILE Traning winning the day - I made everyone take Sea Sick Pills!!! even though I knew we would be there for only a few hours. Keep in touch, there are many of us that remember you... Burt (LS R) Malcolm Burton.

william barnham wrote on August 17, 2004 at 08:49

hi my name is william barnham i am 14 years old 15 in 4 days. My dad william barnham known as "barny" served on d118 he has told me many stories of time on board and he is gutted at the fact that he freind steve was going to get married but he didnt in the end but because of this he missed the reunion can some old pals of his please speak to him please and hi to "brick" hope all of you had a great reunion and memories and thoughts to the lads that lost their lives goodbye and godbless wilz barnzey. williams son

Brian Willey wrote on August 10, 2004 at 21:24

During late 1978 I produced a programme for BBC Radio Two aboard HMS Coventry, during her sea trials in the English channel and around the Isle of Wight. The presenter was John Dunn and we landlubbers had to board her up a rope ladder from a fleet tender, in a moderately rough sea. We received the news of her sinking with profound saddness.It was difficult for us to accept that the beautiful ship we had been aboard was a casualty of the Falklands war, and that some of those killed were crew that we may have met. I was presented with a crest when we departed and notice that it differs slightly from the one depicted. The surround is angular, not circular, the background to the elephant is red & green and the shawl is golden, not red. I would be happy to provide a photograph if it would be of interest.

Martin Rossiter (Rigsby) wrote on July 30, 2004 at 19:46

Happy memories of the stokers mess 81/82. Excellent crew. Always in my thoughts. Ritchie, Jonah, Dave Stevenson etc etc.

steve stafford ex lwem[o] wrote on July 17, 2004 at 13:50

great site makes me feel humble about my ten years in the mob 85-95 well done guys

Juan Pablo Ravinale wrote on July 14, 2004 at 16:01

My name is Juan Pablo. I'm Argentine, my respects for the Marines.I hate any war.Honour and Glory for both sides.

Memorial Custodian wrote on June 28, 2004 at 13:17

see updates on the memorial garden website for those who died on HMS Ardent during the Falklands in 1982

karen wrote on June 27, 2004 at 17:46

HI, This is a really good site, very informative. But can anyone help me as i am trying to find some more info on the F98, espcially the crest, and the person who designed it. many thanks

Federico Funes wrote on June 9, 2004 at 18:31

My respects to which they served on board this ship. I am argentine and I have known many comrades of my father, including a participant of this attack. Honor and Gloria for the soldiers of both sides.

Woody wrote on June 4, 2004 at 11:35

Just wanted to say what a truly impressive and deeply moving site this is. I was only 12 years old during the conflict, but vividly rememeber being so saddened hearing of all the losses our forces were suffering whilst down in the South Atlantic. I will never forget the great sacrifices you guys made down there.....you made us all back home so very proud, and we still are. God bless all of you, especially those who are no longer with us. Woody

Memorial Custodian wrote on May 28, 2004 at 07:26

This garden is in memory of all those members of the Armed Forces who died in all conflicts since the 2nd World War.It has photo's of the ships and some of the men of the Royal Navy who died in the Falklands and Northern Ireland plus both Gulf Wars. we would also like to have links with this site or any other site of interest Albert Memorial Custodian

Antonio (Ken) Sparks - S wrote on May 27, 2004 at 16:39

Anyone out there remember me

Trev Trevarthen wrote on May 27, 2004 at 09:24

Does anybody know where big Dodge is these days, still remember him standing beside me on the upper deck when we got hit.

Trev Trevarthen wrote on May 27, 2004 at 04:20

I raised a glass on Tuesday, it only seems like yesterday not 22 years ago. We will not forget.