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24/10/2016 20:41:56
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Maggie
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It is with great sadness that I let you know that my Dad, William Hutchison of 5trp 5 Commando, passed away in his sleep on 23rd October 2016.Dad got to the ripe old age of 91 and spoke quite often and fondly, especially in his final years, of his time with the Commandos. I have added some more photos of Dad and some of his friends Fanling in India.
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24/10/2016 22:21:27
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NIC
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Dear Maggie,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father and a former comrade in arms of my own father.
Requiem aeternam dona ei, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace.
We Will Remember Them
Nick
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Nick Collins,
Commando Association Historical Archivist & Photographer.
Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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25/10/2016 11:37:55
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Maggie
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Thank you Nic it's very sad. He's being buried tomorrow and the British Legion are doing the honours for him. We are hoping to have a piper to play the skins slow march.
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25/10/2016 12:41:24
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Pete
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Rest in peace William.
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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
God and the Soldier, all men adore, In time of danger and not before.
When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten, and the Soldier slighted.
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25/10/2016 12:46:42
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Pete
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Hi Maggie
My condolences to you and all the family and friends of your father. I have placed your Father's name on our website Commando Obituaries.
Pete
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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
God and the Soldier, all men adore, In time of danger and not before.
When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten, and the Soldier slighted.
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25/10/2016 19:51:57
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Maggie
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Thank you so much for your kind message Pete and for placing Dads name on the Commando Obituaries.
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26/10/2016 18:23:31
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John M
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RIP William
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Do not speak.....unless it improves on Silence.
A good teacher opens the door.....you must enter yourself.
For Dad No 12 Commando & 4 Troop No 1 Commando
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