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Rev Martin, hi and good luck in the new post.
Rather frustratingly I have been in Coventry all week on a course and left early day to head back home! - Unfortunately i was not aware of the events taking place otherwise I would have certainly tried to attend. Chris and team it would be good if we were aware of such things in the future where their is the obvious link and like the previous 'Coventry old hands' did with us although not formal we had a good relationship,where we were able to invite them to certain events or on board on anniversaries etc.
Link to BBC news report on event below.
regards and best wishes to all ex-Covs
Mick (jack)Daniels
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-29640992
Shipmates et al
Just a few things by way of update:
First of all I would like to wish Martin K, (Sin Bosun) on behalf of all of us, good luck with his pending move to a new position down south and back into a true navy neck of the woods; I am in no doubt he will do well there. Of course we will still see him each year at our annual gatherings, I hope! So good luck shipmate.
Secondly, just to let you all know that I am now working on next year's reunion/remembrance day in Coventry. I now have agreement for our church service at the Holy Trinity (1800)and then afterwards at the local home of the Cov RNA at the Warwick club. Once I finalise these details a full agenda for Sunday 24th May 2015 will put up on this website under the reunion tab.
Meanwhile, I look forward to meeting some of you at the Remembrance Parade in London in November.
Any questions - call me.
Yours Aye - Chairman
Draft Chit: I will be moving on from Coventry Cathedral on 20th October to be vicar St Werburgh's Church Wembury, Plymouth. (parish is former site of HMS Cambridge) Any ex D118's in the Devonport area always welcome to drop by the vicarage for liquid refreshments.
My Last duty in Coventry is 16th Oct.when HMS Diamond is hosted at the cathedral following their being granted Freedom of the City. On the day before, in a quiet and unpublicised simple act of remembrance crew members of Diamond will lay a wreath at the D118 ROH in Holy Trinity Church.
Martin Kirkbride, Sin Bosun.
I was wondering if anyone has a photo of WEA ian (stumpy) williams. I was his girlfriend at the time when he died. I only had a few pictures of him and unfortunately during a recent house move a box containing those photos has been lost. Although I moved on with my life, I have never forgotten him as he is always in my prayers
Shipmates.
I have just seen the message where there is a request for a photo of Foxy Fowler. An extremely well remembered and respected one of our number who is so sadly missed. Alas I am unable to provide a photo. But I wish I could and it has set me wondering why we don't set about trying to include photos in our roll of honour. As we all get older perhaps photos will assist our memories. While we're at it. Perhaps we should compile a 'rogues gallery' of all of us who have served in Cov in our Photo album? After all... That's what photo albums are for. are'nt they?
Thanks Paul have my younger Brother looking into it aas I will be in the U.K in Oct.
Whiskey,
Can only give a UK supplier; always had good service from them.
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Shipmate can anyone point me in the right direction to where I can obtain Medal ribbon for my Medal. Ihave missplaced the original. Thanks in advance Whiskey Walker.
Shipmates et al,
FYI - Info requested below by Trev now sent.
Chairman
Can someone please get a message to Eli, I need his help obtaining some fire fighting certification for my new job as the Fleet Safety Training Officer onboard the Cunard liner MV Queen Elizabeth. Full circle since 82.
I am writing a book on old boys of Kent College, Canterbury who died in conflict. These include MEA Geoffrey Stockwell, who died on the Coventry. I'd be very grateful for any pictures or memories of Mr Stockwell.
Sorry, the previous entry should read PO(S)Foxy Fowler.Apologies again.
A colleague at my place of work is in contact with a member of PO(S) FOX family and they are requesting if anyone may have any photographs of him.If anyone has any photos and are willing to send them to me I will pass them onto my coleague who will then pas them to Micheals relative
Shipmates,
Looking for 'a few' good quality shots to go up on this website from our recent reunion/remembrance weekend. Please send me a few of the better phots for consideration. I have a good group phot from Sunday morning and Up Spirits, but nothing else. Please make sure only a few at a time and be selective.
Cheers for any help.
Yours Aye - Chairman
Shipmates, families and friends,
Just to say what a wonderful reunion and Remembrance service we had at the weekend in Portsmouth. On reflection it was heartening to see and hear so many of us still making the effort to make sure we never forget. The turnout was great and certainly provided the opportunity for all of us to catch up but more importantly to Remember our shipmates we left on patrol 25 May 1982. I thank you all.
I can say that our raffle and auction raised healthy sums of money which allows us to stay solvent and cover future costs for next year in Coventry which will all take place on Sunday 24th May 2015. A full agenda will appear here later in the year. Book the date!
Please keep watching this website but for now and stay safe.
Yours Aye - Chairman
Hi
Thinking of everybody today and especially our shipmates still on watch.
Will be raising a glass of pusser's later.
Can I also ask for those that knew Ian Hall's mum Iris to raise a glass, she passed away peacefully a couple of weeks ago. A gem of a lady who looked after a few of us really well when we stayed at Nobby's house a few weeks before we left for Spring Train.
Hope the re-union goes well and hope to see you next year.
Thanks
Molly
Stephen Dawson
Loved and remembered every
day xxx
As the sun rose this morning, I sat and reflected on what has happened over the last 32 years. I've grown older, but my memories have never faded on this our fateful day. Ithe memories of my shipmates still on patrol grow stronger and will always be my heros. Calm seas
to all those still on patrol always thinking of you, but even more on this day. BZ boys RIP.
Sorry I can't make it to Whaley this year guys... I will be thinking of you all, and the Southern Crew, on Sunday. God Bless...