Guestbook – HMS Coventry D118

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John Sharman wrote on May 25, 2009 at 13:22

Regretfully unable to attend to be with you all today. However, I managed to mark this weekend by visting my youngest lad in Plymouth, currently serving at Raleigh on his baby chef's course. He, as much as anyone has experienced the passion felt by myself and those closest to me from D118, of unceasing comradeship. I raise my glass to you all, shipmates, families and those not able to. Yours aye.

Paul Inman wrote on May 25, 2009 at 08:23

27 years ago today – I can not believe it has been that long. There is so much sadness and emotion running through me today. My thoughts are with a magnificent ship and her brave ships company; especially our ship mates still patrolling the waters of the South Atlantic.

Bungy Edwards wrote on May 25, 2009 at 07:16

Unable to be there to formally remember our lost shipmates but as always I'll be remembering from afar and will raise a glass in honour of those still on patrol.

Buster wrote on May 25, 2009 at 06:41

Thinking of you all today,but especially those "still on watch"

Ian Dawson wrote on May 25, 2009 at 06:32

Cover your guns, stop engines, lower the flags, stand down, your duty is done. Thinking of you always Stephen and the rest of the lads still on patrol with you, Ian

Malcolm (Jock) Rutherford wrote on May 25, 2009 at 06:09

A fine day to remember Friends and Oppos. A salute to those who have gone before us..

Dougie wrote on May 25, 2009 at 00:32

Gents I will be attending a Royal British Legion memorial service in Florida tomorrow (it's Memorial Day here on Monday) where one theme will be remembering the 26 RAF personnel who lost their lives while training here before joining their squadrons in the UK. Obviously there will be another theme running through my mind at the same time. I will raise a glass in memory of our shipmates still on patrol. Their names liveth for ever more.

jimbo davey wrote on May 24, 2009 at 21:35

respect and salute's to a heroic band of brothers, creamy eames keep it hot and steamy mate,

Billy Barnham wrote on May 24, 2009 at 21:33

Hi lads, Sorry unable to make pompy this year due to work commitments, will be thinking of you all tomorrow. Take care all, hope to see you soon. Stay safe. Billy

Sam MacFarlane wrote on May 24, 2009 at 11:48

Guys, I'll be thinking of you all tomorrow, especially those still on patrol and of course a wonderful ship. Might just have a tot or two! Yours Aye, Sam

Buster wrote on May 21, 2009 at 19:06

Taff Jones, He is on Facebook, lets get a few more of us on it! Its good to talk!

Abe Lincoln wrote on May 21, 2009 at 07:14

Just a quick note wishing you well at your reunion guys, remembering yours as well as ours. Abe Lincoln, Ardent'82

Dave "Taff" Jones wrote on May 20, 2009 at 17:30

Can anyone put me in touch with Gianni Codognotto (ex ro(t))we were classmates at Mercury.would love to know how he`s getting on.Many thanks

Jim "Rocky" Hudson wrote on May 17, 2009 at 16:45

Chaps. I have contacted the Maritime Club, and let them know that there will be our reunion on 29th May. Not sure how many intend coming this year, but I am sure the Club will do a first class job in serving us! If you are thinking of attending, details are on the left hand side of the web this web site.

Deidrie (Gough) Gonzalez wrote on May 15, 2009 at 23:58

to a hero> Geoff Oram. He was my pen pal, whom I had met when I was stationed in the Navy. I met him on board the HMS Glamorgan, when his ship hosted a social. We wrote letters back and forth for years, and years, and years. I remember watching the news when it was broadcast about the HMS Coventry. I called a number to find out if my friend was alright. I was told he was and received his mother's phone number. We talked for a long time. I never realized what a horrific event the men of the Coventry went through. They are all my heroes, and God bless you all. If anyone knows of the where abouts of my old friend Geoff; I would be grateful to know. Thanks, and have a great reunion.

Graham C Hardy wrote on May 4, 2009 at 16:57

I was a project manager and overseer on the construction of HMS Coventry from 1973 to 1978 when commissioned and handed over to the RN. I still feel a sense of loss all these years on, god rest her soul and all those that brave men that perished on that terrible day 25th May 1982.

Jack Russell wrote on April 29, 2009 at 05:49

Greetings all from the desert!, Glad that the guestbook is still going strong with comments it's a good read and nice to see so many friendly names coming out of the woodwork, long may it continue. I will not be able to make this years reunion due to committments out in the Kingdom, but will raise a glass of lemonade as a cheer. Tony Rece, I fly back to UK Sat 3rd May till the 11th May and will be in Pompey, I'll take the 1/72nd scale model hull with me and make a start on your Cov model. All, Please take care and fondest regards. Jack Russell - Jubail, KSA.

Steve Walker wrote on April 27, 2009 at 00:58

Rocky best I can do is give it to you on guest book matelet999c@bellsouth.net ok

Jim "Rocky" Hudson wrote on April 23, 2009 at 19:41

Steve Walker. Got your letter and cash OK. But I cannot get your Email to work. It keeps throwing my messages back at me. Can you send me an Email??

Simon Rouse wrote on April 19, 2009 at 11:20

Yes to your question Andrew, I will have spare forms on me, I will be at the club Saturday evening on our reunion weekend Simon