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shrubshall
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/09/2018 : 05:30:45
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Tom McGreevey
Tom we met but once all those years ago Sitting there after a long ride Waiting to meet our Patron Who was standing to one side But when she appeared it was a pleasure For the likes of you and I To meet Dame Vera Lynn at last The Forces Sweetheart of years gone by But we also made lots of friends that day Becoming part of everyday lives People like Paula Mac and Peter To name them all I won’t even try Then later you were unable to join us In London promoting my first book But you were there in spirit As over my shoulder I would look So I thought I’d write a few words now Tom Because friends are friends in need And I know you’ve been friends to many Helping them to succeed You took over running a Radio show For Veterans such as you And with the help of others It’s another interest too So stand up Soldier and be recognized Accept every accolade For you’ve displayed such fortitude For many a past decade But sadly for you the time has come Not goodbye as those memories we’ll all keep With you as a Guardian Angel to watch over your loved ones Even when they are fast asleep
Regards to Paula x x x and may you Rest in Peace Tom
Dennis Shrubshall 7th September 2018
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shrubshall
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United Kingdom
219 Posts |
Posted - 18/09/2018 : 03:39:20
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Can we all bow our heads in remembrance of Tom who's funeral is today and our condolences to Paula and Family |
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Rob Carson
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carlisle United Kingdom
362 Posts |
Posted - 18/09/2018 : 05:20:37
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Interesting to read your thoughtful poem, Tom McGreevy, capturing an important moment in the history of the site and in celebrating the life of one of its quiding lights. Very fitting indeed and a timely reminder of how precious this moment is... |
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janhedger
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/09/2018 : 06:35:59
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Thank you for your fitting poem Shrubby - I had my 2 mins silence for Tom yesterday xx
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We cannot stop, because if a single one of these men were taken and shot, that would be our fault - Edith Cavell http://www.janscreativewriting.co.uk/ -updated Aug 17 - with new poems/photo's - video interviews - see PowerPoint slide shows, audio files & my books.
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Mac
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/09/2018 : 12:27:52
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Tom Mcgreevy, it's odd how that name conjures up standards, loyalty, professionalism etc and that man will be sadly missed for sure. |
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Peter Southern
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/09/2018 : 03:55:18
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Will miss him.
He introduced me to the site and helped me with being a mod and admin.
Stand easy Tom.
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