Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
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i will be there for 11am
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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didn't see you keith we got there a bit late at 10.40 expecting to be near the front but the turnout was huge.
had to stand with others on the other side of the road.
paulb and colette were in the v.i.p bit and would have got some great photos for the front page.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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i was down the side by the benches, great view great service, great day.
glad i was there
saw paulb and collette over the other side.
quite a forumites lurking in the crowd
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Ross Miller
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
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I saw Howard, Croc, Guzzler, JHG, Jeanette, Jan, Phil Eyden, Nigel, Paul, Colette & Terry
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While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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didn't see you ross, think i saw ian in the distance, jeanette laid a wreath but didn't see tom, phil or terry.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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I attended the Rememberence service before going to collect Jean (she's now home in bed).
It was a lovely service and beautiful weather - probably the best we've ever had.
David Ridley spoke about the weather and how awful it was last year, when everyone (including David of course) was soaked like drowned rats.
There were three people standing quite close to me who collapsed, two I believe were elderly gentlemen and I'm sure at least one if not both were taken away by St. John's ambulance. Hope they are all O.K.
Roger
Im glad Jean is back and settled at home Roger , it was a very long service today wasnt it , the weather was much better though , like you I do hope the people who became unwell are ok
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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actually it was one elederly chap that went off in the ambulance, i'm pretty sure that the otrher two responded well to first aid.
the st john's people were very calm and collected about the incidents, jack hewitt would have been pleased with them.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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there was #also cocerns for the cadet near to me behind david ridley
as he became unwell
'but his boss looked after hin well and kept walking over to him t make sure he was ok.
i saw phil outside the albert fter the service
fiollowed on down to st marys standing next to peter!!!!!
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Cllr Nigel Collor.....as spelt....
Had a fine arrray of medals on show.....I wondered what they were all for?
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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that is the correct spelling of his name, maybe they were his fathers?
The first and last are The 1939-1945 star and theFrance and Germany star . the others appear to be the defence medal , The 1939/1945 war medal , The dark green ribbon is eluding me at the moment so Im just off to check
It loks like it might be the Efficencey Medal , but Im happy to be corrected , I imagine Nigel knows what they are ,
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Medals worn on the persons right side are on behalf of someone else (so presumably Nigel's father)
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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Yes 2 Scouts collapsed near us and I had to disapear and get some water,with Sheila Amos needing a seat it was like emergency ward 10 where I was.Luckily I saw the Scout in the parade and he looked very white but was still there.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
the service the best yet and thanks to the people of dover for turning out you did this town proud.But there were a few naughty gentleman that after the service kept taking me for drinks naughty boys
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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a dodgy looking bunch alan, an even worse one in this pic.
Guest 672- Registered: 3 Jun 2008
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A truly magnificent day to behold.
A complete reversal of last year, the sunshine was strong and warm, with my eyes closed facing the sun for most of the ceremony I really could have fallen asleep and it took hold of a few people young and old.
Pleased to say they all recovered.
Still trying to get a grip on the new camera but am getting there.
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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A good turn out in Sandwich A lenghty service held first at the memorial followed by a church service at St Clements .First time A DDC Chairman had attended for over twenty years.One cadet fainted
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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surprised that nobody has mentioned the brass band that played today, not normally my favourite but they were superb.
made the service go very smoothly.
