Sadly some sad news about a former crew member who crossed the bar last night having been suffering slowly with respiratory issues which led to his heart failing .........it was an event that the old crew will be sad to hear of being the only religious member amongst us .
I refer to our dearest "Bish" and his infamous scooter "Oscar" which appeared to achieve unheard of and spectacular events ...i.e. water skiing whilst being towed by our lamented "Sandy " Anthony Hathaway may you rest in peace in your new berth dear friend
Sad news indeed. My condolences to his friends and family.
Jim
HMS Raleigh 1963 , HMS Collingwood 1963 & 67 , HMS Ark Royal 1964-7, HMS Undaunted 1968-71, HMS Victory (Fleet Maintenance Group) 1971-72, HMS Exmouth 1972-74
JEM, EM, OEM, LOEM, POOEL
Then 28 years in the Fire Brigade
Retired since 2002
Just a heads up to let members know that David (Pelican) is on sick leave at present and I am sure that you will join me in wishing him a complete and speedy recovery. He is one of the bigest contributors to the Forum and it is hoped that he will be back online again very soon.
Jim
HMS Raleigh 1963 , HMS Collingwood 1963 & 67 , HMS Ark Royal 1964-7, HMS Undaunted 1968-71, HMS Victory (Fleet Maintenance Group) 1971-72, HMS Exmouth 1972-74
JEM, EM, OEM, LOEM, POOEL
Then 28 years in the Fire Brigade
Retired since 2002
Hurry up and get back David , I for one still seek out your every post and as time has gone by my update and situational awareness is totally dependant on your posts
Pelican wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:40 pm
VMT Jim & Ivor, now on light duties so posts maybe brief, cheers David
Great to see you back David, take care and take it easy.
Jim
HMS Raleigh 1963 , HMS Collingwood 1963 & 67 , HMS Ark Royal 1964-7, HMS Undaunted 1968-71, HMS Victory (Fleet Maintenance Group) 1971-72, HMS Exmouth 1972-74
JEM, EM, OEM, LOEM, POOEL
Then 28 years in the Fire Brigade
Retired since 2002
Regret to advise that my good lady wife fights for her life in the 'End of life ward' at local hospital. Dreading every minute of every hour when I am not by her bedside having done 28hrs followed by a 39hrs straight bedside watch - been sent home by family to try and rest whilst they continue to take up shifts and the responsibility of watching over her tonight.
Palliative care staff have been continuously praised by us for their care !!!!!!
We enjoyed (?) quietly our 60th year wedding anniversary on 21st December last year.
Little h wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2024 11:22 pm
Regret to advise that my good lady wife fights for her life in the 'End of life ward' at local hospital. Dreading every minute of every hour when I am not by her bedside having done 28hrs followed by a 39hrs straight bedside watch - been sent home by family to try and rest whilst they continue to take up shifts and the responsibility of watching over her tonight.
Palliative care staff have been continuously praised by us for their care !!!!!!
We enjoyed (?) quietly our 60th year wedding anniversary on 21st December last year.
Certainly not a Happy New Year now.
Little h
Hello Harry, sorry to hear the news that your wife of 60 years is now so gravely ill. You should be commended for your bedside vigils. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Jim
HMS Raleigh 1963 , HMS Collingwood 1963 & 67 , HMS Ark Royal 1964-7, HMS Undaunted 1968-71, HMS Victory (Fleet Maintenance Group) 1971-72, HMS Exmouth 1972-74
JEM, EM, OEM, LOEM, POOEL
Then 28 years in the Fire Brigade
Retired since 2002
Dear Harry , we acknowledge such times with respect and sympathy dear friend , I won't belittle your vigil with platitudes but merely say our thoughts are with you during this agonising period .
Shout if we can help mate ,warm regards Ivor and Karen
