Derek Best (Windrush) - Page 2

Dallas · 21st June 2019, 19:37

Ian, what a lovely gesture.

trikey · 21st June 2019, 19:49

I can only repeat what others have said Ian, a lovely gesture mate

coolcat · 21st June 2019, 20:24

Thanks Ian. A fitting and wonderful gesture to our Derek

Rev Jules · 21st June 2019, 21:07

Many thanks Ian a fitting tribute to an old soldier, every time we get into the Black Pearl we think of him, is it okay to tell Lillian what you have done.

Many thanks.

Dawn and Julien (Rev)

Ian G · 21st June 2019, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev Jules

Many thanks Ian a fitting tribute to an old soldier, every time we get into the Black Pearl we think of him, is it okay to tell Lillian what you have done.

Many thanks.

Dawn and Julien (Rev)

Hi Jules
Yes of course let Lillian know and please pass on our best regards to her.
Here's last years event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oDUEmGaOIU&t=2s well worth a visit.

ziggy72 · 21st June 2019, 22:24

what a thoughtful gesture.

The Mighty Quinn · 21st June 2019, 23:37

Derek was a gentleman - and I only knew him via the written word on this forum

RIP.

Cheers,
Karl.

Ian G · 22nd June 2019, 08:56

Update

Today is day one of the Weymouth Veterans weekend so this morning Jan and myself will place the tribute to Derek at the memorial.
Coincidentally it turns out that today is "Windrush Day"
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/uk/windrush-day

Then we take our place on the promenade for the weekend helping to raise funds for a local veterans charity that was set up only a short while ago.
https://m.facebook.com/veteranshubweymouth

Ta Ian and Jan

WillyHeckaslike · 23rd June 2019, 13:02

A very fine gesture indeed. I knew of Derek's involvement with the Royal Hampshires but I had no idea of his connection to the RAF as shown on the tribute card.

21st June 2019, 19:49	#12
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,763 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I can only repeat what others have said Ian, a lovely gesture mate __________________ Lest we forget..

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Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,315 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	Update Today is day one of the Weymouth Veterans weekend so this morning Jan and myself will place the tribute to Derek at the memorial. Coincidentally it turns out that today is "Windrush Day" https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/uk/windrush-day Then we take our place on the promenade for the weekend helping to raise funds for a local veterans charity that was set up only a short while ago. https://m.facebook.com/veteranshubweymouth Ta Ian and Jan __________________ The man behind redfive

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Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,709 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Many thanks Ian a fitting tribute to an old soldier, every time we get into the Black Pearl we think of him, is it okay to tell Lillian what you have done. Many thanks. Dawn and Julien (Rev)

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WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,519 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	A very fine gesture indeed. I knew of Derek's involvement with the Royal Hampshires but I had no idea of his connection to the RAF as shown on the tribute card.