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kevin bowen wrote on November 21, 2011 at 23:07

hi gents. I dont know if anyone remembers me i was a young stoker (mem kevin bowen) bezzy oppo of wem pete hogan had a loan draft to pompey field gun when coventry was in gib on springtrain and was due to rejoin her sadly in augustwhen i finished field gun sadly that was not to be. would love to become a member of the ascociation to catch up with old hands. can anyone point me in the right direction

Graham Smith wrote on November 12, 2011 at 13:25

In ocean wastes no poppies blow, No crosses stand in ordered row, Their young hearts sleep... beneath the wave... The spirited, the good, the brave, But stars a constant vigil keep, For them who lie beneath the deep. 'Tis true you cannot kneel in prayer On certain spot and think. "He's there." But you can to the ocean go... See whitecaps marching row on row; Know one for him will always ride... In and out... with every tide. And when your span of life is passed, He'll meet you at the "Captain's Mast." And they who mourn on distant shore For sailors who'll come home no more, Can dry their tears and pray for these Who rest beneath the heaving seas... For stars that shine and winds that blow And whitecaps marching row on row. And they can never lonely be For when they lived... they chose the sea.RIP Lads

Paddy McCutcheon wrote on November 11, 2011 at 23:04

I joined your happy band, along with a load off stores and munitions, from HMS Aurora just prior to sailing down south. I was on the Coventry long enough to realise what a fantastic ships company you had, particularly the stokers mess. I don't attend as many reunion events as I should but I have raised a glass tonight to those who will always remain in my thoughts. God Bless and you are not forgotten. Fluff and Toby I will be attending next year and look forward to seeing you both again. Calm Sea's Paddy Mac.

Brian Wall wrote on November 11, 2011 at 22:31

A moment of rememberance to all fallen comrades and families who are left to grieve. lest we forget !!!!

Ian Dawson wrote on November 11, 2011 at 16:54

Remembering Stephen and his shipmates still on patrol...they shall not grow old as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn... God bless you all and keep you safe..

will ( sandy) sandison wrote on November 11, 2011 at 11:09

To those we lost . RIP lads. lest we forget !!

Craig Phillips wrote on November 11, 2011 at 11:09

Pausing at work to remember those that we left behind. They are not forgotten. My thoughts also rest with the families left without Dads,Brothers or Sons who still live the pain of the loss.

Graham Smith wrote on November 10, 2011 at 20:23

remembering stephen dawson had some good runs when we were on the Norfolk.Will raise a glass to you and all the others lost.

Chris Howe MBE wrote on November 9, 2011 at 10:33

Morning Shipmates Just to say that at this time of year we once again turn our thoughts to the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, I am sure you will all be joining me on Friday to pause in our busy daily lives and remember those that have given their lives for our today; especially our own Cov D118 shipmates nearly 30 years ago. Also, I will be marching with SAMA platoon at the Cenotaph in London on Sunday and I hope to see some of you there perhaps, the weather looks set fair unlike last year's deluge, so should be a fine day to once again 'simply remember'. Finally, please keep Eli (the loud one) informed of your intentions to join us on 25 May next year, we really do need to understand just how many will be attending and joining us with our own specific act of remembrance and re-union. Eli has kindly offered to help me with the local logistics at the GIs Ass Club and is doing a splendid job thus far. BZ. More later on 2012 meanwhile take care one and all, stay safe. Yrs Aye Chris Howe MBE - Chairman

Eli Ellis wrote on November 8, 2011 at 15:09

Stand Still!!. Bookings are coming in at a good pace for the 25th May 2012 Reunion at the GI's Palace Whale Island. please keep them coming so as I can gage as to ther numbers attending on the day. Apart from that I will share with you all a ToT and Tear on Sunday.

Brian (Smudger) Smith wrote on November 3, 2011 at 18:08

If your reading Simon Rouse send me a note Yer Old, Old Shipmate!

Chris Howe MBE wrote on October 26, 2011 at 08:35

Hi Mandie, saw you post, please feel free to talk to me at chris.howe@systematic.com whenever you wish to. However, all details for next year 2012 reunion, to date, are on the reunion tab adjacent, although if you have any other questions then please ask away at any time. Yrs Aye - Chris Howe MBE - Chairman

Mandie Barker wrote on October 25, 2011 at 14:28

Hi My husband Pete (Ronnie Barker) served on HMS Coventry in 82, although posted just before she sailed for the falklands. I would like Chris Howes email address so I can email for details of the 30th Anniversary reunion. Thanks Mandie

Mick Taylor wrote on October 24, 2011 at 09:20

Just been on play.com the Sea of fire DVD is out price 11.99. Hope to see you all next year. Regards Mick

Eli Ellis wrote on October 20, 2011 at 11:20

Hi again Chaps. My e-mail address for booking the 25th May meeting is Russell.Ellis@Babcock.co.uk. Any giggles will lead to an instant Kit Muster. Looking forward to meeting up.

Eli Ellis (Guns) wrote on October 20, 2011 at 10:57

Hi All. Looking Foprward to the 30 year reunion and I have booked my hair cut., The Chairman has ask me to find a siutable location for the 25th annerversary gathering. To this end I have booked the GIs association on Whale Island for the 25th May 1900 - 2359. I.D.C I will need a census of approximate numbers, hence People / members that are l looking to attend the 25th meeting can you please e-mail me direct and I will collate and co-ordinate that evening for the Chairman and commitee, There will be a slight cost as always and I will be able to give you the details once I have the approx numbers that are attending. I appolgise for the spelling as I faild NAMET. Semper Fi. Eli.

Dean Withey wrote on October 13, 2011 at 19:38

Hi to all Coventry ex-members. I have spoken to Chris Howe regarding a venture I am currently undertaking. I am producing ships crests in oil/acrylic painted onto slate. It's an idea that developed from me making one of the Antrim to keep my Mrs happy as she didn't want my old wooden crest hanging on the wall. If you are interested please visit my site at http://www.dmoto.co.uk which explains everything, Thanks for your time Dean Withey (ex RN)

Chris Howe MBE wrote on October 10, 2011 at 14:13

Shipmates - Message from your Chairman: FYI I have just placed the initial plan for next years 2012 (30 years) reunion under the adjacent reunion tab. This itinerary is still subject to change as plans firm up but at this stage it does give a good idea of what is being arranged on your behalf. More as and when I get it. Yrs Aye Chris Howe MBE - Chairman

derek kimber wrote on September 28, 2011 at 08:43

Message for Chris Howe Chris I have a meeting with Smokey Cole of FVF on Friday next week and a meeting of the Borough Council working group for the 30th Anniversary on the following Tuesday after which I will have a draft of the weekends events in Gosport on 25th to 27th May next year. In outline there will be a freedom March and a service of remembrance on Sunday and a show evening on Wal;pole Park with some top lining acts on Saturday evening. More details next week. My home phone number is 02392 552151 Your Aye Derek

Chris Howe MBE wrote on September 22, 2011 at 07:31

Shipmates et al FYI - As I have, some of you will also have recieved this week an information pack re the SAMA(82) AGM, Gala Dinner and the 30 year Remembrance weekend for May 18 - 21 2012. It is the weekend immediately prior to our own 30 year reunion of 25th May 2012 in Portsmouth. This is just to let you know, in case anyone is wondering, that as your current HMS Coventry D118 Association Chairman, myself and my wife Margaret will be attending the SAMA(82) weekend in its entirety. So, we will seek to attend at both the Gala Dinner (Tillington Hall Hotel) and the reception after the Memorial Dedication at the National Arboretum on the Sunday as well. However, it is fully understood by myself that May 2012 is clearly going to be a very busy period (and potentially expensive) for all of us either in 'thought' or indeed if you do elect to travel to take part in either weekend, but I do hope I will see as many of my old shipmates, NOK of KIA and associates at some time in this busy fortnight of May next year. Also, just to let you know I am in discussions with SAMA re us parading/forming up, under our own new Standard for the Sunday act of Remembrance, so it would be good to have at least some of you with me, otherwise my wife is on Standard bearer duties... If you have not recieved this information package then please look to the SAMA(82) website and/or contact Jane, the SAMA(82)Secretary, who will assist. Failing all of this, email me directly and I will do what I can to help. Finally, I will be providing the initial plan for our own reunion for next year in the coming months, I will place the details under the reunion tab adjacent when I have something firm to disseminate. Please keep monitoring this site. Meanwhile, take care and calm seas and also hope to see some of you at the Remembrance Sunday march in London in November. Yrs Aye Chris Howe MBE - Chairman