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RAF&DFSA FIRE-FIGHTERS EULOGY Fire-fighter’s who serve and have served the crown. Have sat in hostile foreign places, with tired, lined, black sooty faces, often wet with tears or sweat, reeling from the violent forces they have met. With flame and smoke they are greeted, with courage and determination it has been defeated. No guns required for the ’Shout’, just hose and water for the rout ---------- For gain or glory is not their story and they have often suffered loss. For some have carried injured on their back and stood over the graves of those not coming back ---------- Lead us from death to Life, from falsehood to Truth. ---------- So bury or burn our bones Inscribe some words upon our stones. ---------- Maybe utter a little sigh But do not grieve for us when we die. ---------- For we have done our earthly fight So release us on our heavenly flight. ---------- So may God, what ever we conceive him to be Look after ours souls, friends and family.
This was created for a book of remembrance for the RAF & Defence Fire Service Association and is a combination of my own poetry a couple of lines from a poem by Mick Goupillot called ‘A Fire-fighter.’ Also a prayer from Satish Kumar, who was a Jain monk. Steve Harrison January 2008
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3 Febuary 2012: From: Trevor Hayes The Association has been informed of the passing of Mr Edward Kisbee member number 890. Edward died mid 2011 and the Association offers condolences to his widow.
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30 January 2012: From: Dave Kirk (message picked up on web site) Colin Cratchley (Mem No 325) As his neighbour for may years, I'm saddened to advise you of Colin's death last May. His Flashpoint arrived today, so I hope this message will reach his ex colleagues and friends. Colin was my neighbour since we
moved here in 1994 and we always got on well, never a cross word in fact. he was
a keen golfer and sometime Captain of 'Praa Sands Golf Club' . He became quite
ill on a golfing holiday in France. He returned, but died within the week at
Treliske Hospital, Truro.
Best regards to you all. Chris Y.
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3 January 2012: From: From Association Chairman Gordon Smith The Association has been informed of the passing of Mr Alan Godfree member number 79. Alan died suddenly on Dec 31 2011. Al Godfree's funeral will take place on Friday 20/1/12 at 3 PM at the crematorium, Main St Willerby
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28 December 2011: From: From Association Chairman Gordon Smith The Association has been informed of the passing of Mr Roy Watkins (Mem No 360) in Nov 2011 RIP Roy * * * * * |
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13 December 2011: From: Brian Ford I have just heard today from Mrs Dorothy Hansford (Lofty's Wife) That Mr Walter Lee (Membership No 722) passed away in May. RIP Walter.
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14 November 2011: From: From Association Chairman Gordon Smith Ex- Association Membership Secretary John Hanley I had a call from John's wife today to inform me that John has passed away. John was taken ill only recently, he stood down as membership secretary to the association just before the last reunion. Our thoughts are with his wife and family. I will pass on the funeral arrangements when I have them. Rest in peace John. God bless you. Family announcement: We regret to inform you that John Hanley passed away last night (13th November 2011). He had been suffering with cancer despite the fact his condition worsened at the beginning of the month and he died peacefully in hospital having been admitted 7 days ago. You will be happy to hear that his final few days were full of joy and laughter and once his condition got worse he was in little pain and did not have to endure any suffering. We are so sorry to have to bring you this sad news and hope to be able to speak to you about happier events the next time I write. Mean while if you need any further information please do not hesitate to call
Funeral arrangements: Please click the link below for Memorial Service Invitation
From David Hanley: A memorial site has been created in memory of John Hanley. You may visit the page by going to http://www.inlovingmemory.ie/sites/360/JohnHanleyreheat611 where you can read about John, share a memory, view a photo album, or light a candle.
The funeral service has been arranged for Friday 25th November 2011 @ 1.00PM at the Ss Peter and Paul's church
David Hanley (son of John Hanley)
27 November 2011: Dear friends and colleagues of John J
Hanley,
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12 November 2011: From: Richard Whiting Just to inform you all of the very untimely passing of FF Ricky Maher. Rick served in the RAF Fire Service then onto the Defence Fire Service spending most of his time at RAF Lyneham then moved accross to Middle Wallop last September. No details reference his funeral as yet but I will try to keep you all informed so we can say goodbye to an old friend. Goodnight top man and God bless. A very sad day indeed.
Funeral arrangements:
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23 September 2011: From: Gary Hatchell The Association has been informed of the passing of Ron Hoddle, who sadly passed away on the 23/Sept. He was x-Raf and MOD Fireman and C/F/O at Aldermaston. Funeral arrangements:
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3 September 2011: From: Gordon Smith It is with deep regrets that I have to inform you of the passing of Pete Bolland, PB as he was known to us who served with him at RAF Coningsby Fire Section, a top man, a good friend who enjoyed the odd pint of beer, people like Pete are few and our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. God bless you Pete for all the good times. Funeral arrangements: The funeral for ex RAF Fire Service Cpl Pete Bolland will take place on Friday the 16 September at Mansfield Crematorium at 15.15 hrs. No flowers has been requested by the family. Pete passed away in the early hours of Saturday the 3rd. I served with Pete at RAF Coningsby, Pete also served at RAF Cranwell, RAF Bawdsey Manor and in Germany. Any RAF Firefighters who remember Pete please if you can attend to pay your respects to a great fellow firefighter. God bless you Pete.
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27 May 2011: From: Pat Mulready
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9 April 2011: From: Brian Ford I Have just heard from Ron Brown that EX WO "Smoky" Fairhurst passed away last week. Sadly, I have no details of funeral arrangements etc.
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24 March 2011: From: Brian Ford It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the passing of WO Ron SHEARN on Thursday 17th March. no details of his funeral are available yet but will be passed on as soon as I have them.
"Gentleman" Ron Shearn was a much respected fireman and I know that many of those who knew him will treat his passing with the same sadness that i feel. Thanks Ron
Received 27 March: - I have been informed that Mr Ron Shearn's Funeral will take place at 10.30 on Thursday 31st March at St Annes Church Catterick
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10 March 2011: From: Bob Goldup It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that we have been notified of the passing of David Hibbert. David served in the Royal Air Force Fire & Rescue Service until 1980, attaining the rank of Flt Sgt. He then joined the Air Force Department Fire Service at Stafford as a Fireman and went on to serve at Kemble, Wroughton, Chilmark, Devonport, Episkopi, and Quedgely during his career, attaining the rank of Station Officer before retiring in 1995. David's funeral will take place at 15.20 on 21st March at Shrewsbury Crematorium, London Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6PS and DFRMO personnel are welcome to attend. Our thoughts are with David's wife Patricia and daughter at this sad time.
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10 February 2011: From: Brian Ford I regret having to inform you that Damian Devine passed away in late January Damian was not a member but I am sure he will be remembered with affection by those who knew him, as a real Fire Section “Character”, a real “Wild Rover”.
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31 January 2011: From: Ben Zaccardelli It is with deep regret that of the passing of our friend and comrade , ROY FRIEL, who passed away last night , 30 January, 2011, I for one will miss him at our reunions. vaya con dios Roy Funeral arrangements:
On the 10th February. @12.45Hrs
A Service of Remberance is to be held in
Saint Pauls
Roman Catholic Church in
Doncaster,
Post Code DN 4 6BT
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31 January 2011: It is with regret that we inform you of the passing of John Miller Mem No 802 on 25 Dec 2010
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27 December 2010: From: Tam McCrorie With deep regret I have to announce the death of John "Dusty" Miller (Mem No 802) suddenly at home in Dereham on the 26th Dec 2010,sadly missed by family and friends. * * * * * |
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15 December 2010: From: Steve O'Shea It is with sorrow that I have to announce the passing of Station Manager David Austin on December 9th after a short illness. Dave served at AWE Fire & Rescue Service for the last 20 years and will be sadly missed. For more details contact steveoshy@aol.com * * * * * |
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15 December 2010: From: Tony Humphries With deep regret I have to announce the death of Keith Spencer (ex RAF) suddenly at home on the 1st Dec 2010,sadly missed by family.
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15 December 2010: From: Anne Bennett I must sadly inform you of the death, on the 12th Dec 2010, of my husband Basil Bennett. His membership number was 1004. Baz is being cremated on Thursday Dec the 23rd at11.30 in the east chapel of Cambridge crematorium. Neither of us agreed with too much pomp, so it will be a quiet affair. No flowers apart from greenery from the garden, a Jamaican flag and his medals. * * * * * |
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14 December 2010: From: Howie Marson Just heard today (14 Dec) that Les Chapman (ex-Gib, Upavon) has died. Funeral on 22 Dec 11.30 at Upavon Church. He was a lovable character.
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3 December 2010: From: Steve Pickett
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15 November 2010: From: Keith Penfold It is with deep regret I inform you the passing of former Association member Mr John Arnold. Mr Arnold died on Sunday 14th November. The funeral is to take place at Doncaster Crematorium post code DN4 6NE at 12 noon on Thursday 25 November. John is a former Association member and Vice Chairman till his resignation a few years ago. * * * * * |
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22 October 2010: From: John Goupillot It is with regret I inform you the passing of Alec Bramley, member 913 ex WO and long serving member of RAF Fire Service.
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21 October 2010: From: Nigel Smith It is with regret I inform you the passing of Don Davies, thought to have suffered a heart attack whilst on holiday with his wife Anne in Cyprus. Read an obituary to Don written by George Edwards
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20 October 2010: It is with regret we inform you the passing of John Wilson member 390.
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2 October 2010: From: John White It is with regret I inform you the passing of Jonathan Roberts. He was not a Association member.
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20 August 2010: From: John Young It is with regret that my wife (Leslie) for 50 years passed away on 23 February of this year
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20 July 2010: From: Andy Thorpe It is with very sad regret that we have to inform you
that Alan Gordine who served in the RAF Fire service and also was serving in
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15 April 2010: From: Rosie Crouch It is with very sad regret that we have to inform you of the death of Kenneth Stangoe who died on March 20th & was a W/O in the Fire Service, serving in Aden, Malta, Germany, Shetlands & all over the UK. He made many friends in his long service career & will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
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22 March 2010: From: Howard Harper (member 682) Cambridgeshire co-ordinator I have only just learnt of the death of TOM TURNER, ex RAF Fire Service, apparently he passed away towards the end of 2009. He wasn't an Association member, he has no surviving family members, he was last based at RAF Oakington, prior to that at RAF Binbrook. He served with me at Cambridge Airport on the fire section. I would imagine there are some members who knew him
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18 January 2010:
4 January 2010
It is with sadness that we announce the passing Norman (Nobby) Bowden who joined the RAF about 1964 served for nine years and reached the rank of Cpl. During his time he served at Malta, Gan becoming a zodiac crewman and finally Bishops Court where he left the RAF and joined the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC). Nobby who attended reunions regularly will be sorely missed by all the family and particularly by his brother Ken as will all those who knew him at the Re-Unions. Nobby passed away on the 4th January 2010.
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30 December 2009: It is with regret that we inform you of the passing of Mr Dave "Taffy" Hutchinson on 30 October 2009
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24 September 2009: It is with regret that we inform you of the passing of Mr Jim Curry
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17 September 2009: It is with regret that we inform you of the passing of member No. 162 Mr Dennis John Sturmey-Dare
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30 June 2009:
13 June 2009:
It is with great regret that we announce the tragic death of Flight Sergeant Kevin Cook, IC RAF Odiham Fire Section, at his home in Kinloss on 10 June
8 June 2009:
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passings of Mr Bill Knapman, Member 196, on 10 May, and Ex WO "Gentleman" Jim Crabtree, Member 275.
Tom Epps It is with regret that we announce the death on 15th January 2009 of Tom Epps Roy Fox It is with regret that we announce the death on 3rd January 2009 of Ron Fox. John Habgood It is with regret that we announce the death in earlyDecember 2008 of John Habgood
Peter John Stanway Information just received Peter Stanway passed away on March 26th 2008 Allan Wright Information just received, Allan Wright passed away in January 2008 Glyn Mills It is with regret that we announce the death on 2nd May 2008 of member Glyn Mills Ron Rideout Information just received, Ron Rideout passed away in 2007 W.O. Jim Barron It is with regret that we announce the death of WO Jim Barron i/c Fire Section RAF Kinloss as the result of a road traffic accident. Funeral details will be published when known. J.E.Burge. W.Briggs It is with regret that we announce the death of the following members 18th October 2007 J.E.Burge and in 2007 W.Briggs. Leonard Alan Way It is with regret that we announce the death on 5th August 2007 of Leonard Alan Way George Harley It is with regret that we announce the death on 23rd March 2007 of George Harley Tony Patrick Shiell It is with regret that we announce the death of Tony Patrick Shiell George Lamont It is with regret that we announce the death on February 5th 2007 of George Lamont Raymond Palmer Heaton It is regret that we announce the death on October 21st 2006 of Ray Palmer Heaton Frank Good It is with regret that we announce the death in July 2006 of Frank Good. John Taylor It is with regret that we announce the death in July 2006 of John Taylor Colin Edwards It is with regret that we announce the recent death of Colin Edwards. Kenneth King It is with regret that we announce the death on the 25th June 2006 of Ken King. Brian Whiting It is with regret that we announce the death on 28th April 2006 of Brian Whiting Basil Cotton It is with regret that we announce the death on 10th April 2006 of Basil Cotton. Bernard Murphy It is with regret that we announce the death on Saturday 18th February 2006 of Bernard ( Spud ) Murphy John Charlesworth, Randolph Benson, Derek Thomas. It is with regret that we announce the death of the following members. John Charlesworth, Randolph Benson and Derek Thomas. Patrick Clarke It is with regret that we announce the death of Patrick (Nobby) Clarke. Nobby was co-ordinator for Suffolk. Alan Alsop It is with great sadness that we announce that Alan Alsop passed away on Monday 4th July 2005 Alan was the first editor of "Flashpoint" the association magazine and had also been Secretary for two years. He will be missed by all his friends and colleagues. Gary Passmore It is with regret that we announce the death of Gary Passmore on March 11th 2005 Rab Dawson It is with regret that we announce the death of Rab Dawson on December 24th 2004 Rab was co-ordinator for Scotland. Alan Coop It is with regret that we announce the death of Alan Coop on the weekend 23rd October 2004. Ronald Adams It is with regret that we announce the death of Ronald Adams on 9th August 2004 Jim Souter It is with regret that we announce the death of Jim Souter on the 30th April 2004, Jim had been co-ordinator for the North of Scotland for several years. John Arthur It is with deep sadness that we announce that John Arthur passed away on Wednesday March 24th 2004. John was a founder member of the association and had been President from it's inception, He will be greatly missed not only by the committee but by all the members. John Knight It is with great sadness that we announce that John Knight passed away on Friday November 7th 2003. John was a founder member of the association and had been the treasurer from it's inception. He will be greatly missed not only by the committee but by all the members. Ronald Russell It is with sadness that we report the death of member Ronald Russell on September 28th 2003 James Jordan It is with regret that we announce the recent death of member James Jordan William Foster It is with regret that we announce the recent death of member William Foster
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