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Our memorial to those classmates who have passed away. It is with love and sympathy that we remember those classmates as they were so important to so many.

There may be others among the members we have been unable to locate thus far. May they all live on in the hearts and memories of their loved ones. They are all truly missed.

 

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

Lest we Forget

 

Friendship isn't a big thing it's a million little things.

  

Goding

G.J.

R104130

Glen

ABSN

                    

I have personally confirmed the death of Glen Thomas Goding from his mother, Sue in Berkely NSW. At the time he apparently lived at Mount Martin mine near Kalgoolie WA. He was found unconscious outside his residence on the 14th May 1987. Glen was eventually airlifted to intensive care at a Perth Hospital where he unfortunately passed away three days later. He had complained of headaches for several days prior and was not aware he had an aneurism in the back of his head since birth. RIP my friend.

My sincere apologies to you Sue and other family members for the inaccuracy previously written. As you know I can only relate to what was said to me.  

 

Apted

S.T.

R106489

Trev

LSQMG

   

Discharged 25th April 1977 deceased according to Naval records.

This is how Blue Walters describes Trevors unfortunate demise....Quote "Trevor was a neighbor of mine and had just returned on VAMPIRE from a 3 month deployment. He was the QM so he decided to stay on board and do all his shifts on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. He came home Sunday night and on the Monday he spent the day with his wife and kids had lunch at McDonalds and was on his way home when he came across an old couple with a flat tyre. He stopped and changed their tyre and as he reached his drivers door a car came around the corner and slammed into Trevor. He died instantly and the pity was that his wife and kids saw the accident". unquote

A good man who has been sorely missed, RIP Trev.    

 

Houlgrave

L.E.

R106492

Lyndon

ORDCO

It is with sadness that I have been informed of Lyndon, ex Walton Division demise as a result of a brain tumor a couple of years ago. This sad news was relayed to Steve Houldsworth when he actually spoke to his sister in law in tassie. RIP buddy.

Salisbury

D.B.

R106615

David

SMNMTP

16-Jan-72

Dave's death happened while serving onboard HMAS Anzac in 1972. RIP big fella. 

Moore

G

R104154

Pony

LSATC

From the forum: "Mate I just confirmed with Bob Lane that Pony Moore died of a cereberal haemorrhage early 1977 whilst still serving". I had heard rumours and in todays local paper The Illawarra Daily Mercury I saw confirmation of his demise. It was mentioned because his older brother had also passed away recently.

RIP my friend...we will remember you.

 

 

Kurucz

L.D.

R106743

Laszlo

JRWM

This sad news came to me from his older brother Joe who left a message to ring him on my telephone. He then explained that his mother who I had sent the usual letter to was upset and asked him to explain. He passed away in 1976 with no reason given. RIP Laszlo

Smyth

A.W.

R106606

Artie

ABWTR

The President of the RAN Writers Association has informed me that Bill succumbed to Cancer  on the 9th November 2002. RIP Artie

 During his service he served on HMAS Sydney, Cerberus, Queensborough, Waterhen, Ibis Watson and the Anzac prior to posting at PBF Cairns. He joined Waterhen in January 1974, then transferred to IBIS before his discharge from the Navy in August 1975. He died at the age of 49 years at Murgon, Qld.

 

 

 

 

Divertie

T.P.J.

R104123

Terrence

JR

While trying to find Terry this awful news was conveyed to me by the father of Terrence. He had passed away in 1972. His parents Alex and Eileen live close to the reunion venue and wish to attend in memory of their son.

Bampton

R.V.J.

R106711

Robert

JRCD

Sad news this week from Adelaide SA. Ricks Uncle Ron informed me of his death in South Africa 20 years ago. I am told cause of death was from a knife assault in the back. RIP

Keysell

M.J.

R104123

Michael

JR

This is a new death confirmed by his daughter Jodie age 33. Michael died of lung cancer 10 years ago. He left 3 wives the first one Sue who is Jodies mum. Second wife is June (kids Brooke & Mathew) and a third wife whose name is not known by me. 

Stephens

G.F.

R106089

Gordon

JR

Mother Joyce in Moe VIC confirms his demise in 1987. Glenn Whitehead said "I certainly remember the bloke. Blonde to whiteish hair. A very different style of character".

A troubled soul who hopefully is at rest.

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Mayes

G.A.

R55241

POMAE

LEUT

30-Jul-84

It is my unhappy job to inform you that Graham has recently died. This sad news comes from the Last Post section of REVEILLE a regular periodical from RSL (NSW).

Sad news and our thoughts and condolences are with Graham's family.

By Shady Lane:

"I must say that in my time at Leeuwin, PO Mayes was a positive role model for me. He was always fair, honest and supportive. As we all know, not all Training Staff at Leeuwin conducted themselves in this manner.
Personally, on more than one occasion, when being so far from home and family and finding the going just about too much, I sought council from PO Mayes and never once did he turn me away or patronize me but gave what I now understand as "fatherly" advise, without it I am certain I would not have seen the 12 Months at Leeuwin out".

May your crossing of the bar have been peaceful, may fair winds and bright seas bless your passage, you will remain in our hearts, PO.

Vale, Grahame.

 

 

 

THE NAVAL ODE

They have no grave but the cruel sea,
No flowers lay at their head.
A rusting hulk is their tombstone,
Afast on the ocean bed.
They shall grow not old, as we who are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning...
We shall remember them.

" Lest we forget "

 

Eternal Father – The "Navy Hymn"

Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
And hushed their raging at Thy word,
Who walked'st on the foaming deep,
And calm amidst its rage didst sleep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
And bid its angry tumult cease,
And give, for wild confusion, peace;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

O Trinity of love and power!
Our brethren shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them wheresoe'er they go;
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.

And grant eternal life on high!

 

 

The "Navy Hymn" is Eternal Father, Strong to Save. The original words were written as a poem in 1860 by William Whiting of Winchester, England, for a student who was about to sail for the United States. The melody, published in 1861, was composed by fellow Englishman, Rev. John Bacchus Dykes, an Episcopalian clergyman.

The hymn, found in most hymnals, is known as the "Navy hymn".

Eternal Father was the favorite hymn of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and was sung at his funeral in Hyde Park, New York, in April 1945. It was also played by the Navy Band in 1963 as President John F. Kennedy's body was carried up the steps of the U.S. Capitol to lie in state. Roosevelt had served as Secretary of the Navy and Kennedy was a PT boat commander in World War II.

 

 

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