May he rest in peace.
By: roadracer - 28th October 2010 at 18:15
Richie, thanks for the insight into a great man. Its great to hear these personal anecdotes about that greatest generation. Its remarkable in this age of Celebrities to remember the “old”way of doing things, dont boast about what you do or did, just get it done and dont go looking for glory. There are plenty who could learn from that.
Denis, couldnt agree more , far too often people forget what we owe these great people and never show them the respect that is due to them. Thanks for your kind words, I sometimes wonder if it isnt too depressing to post these obituaries but then i think we need to honour them.
By: WV-903. - 28th October 2010 at 14:50
Thanks for posting Road racer !!
Very poignant Richie, thanks for posting.
His newspaper article is so typical of this passing generation, I was really privileged to meet up and have a cup of tea and long chat with Dennis Teare 2 weeks ago. ( Author of “Evader” Book ). Dennis is 89 yrs. old now and life doesn’t get easier with age. He did enjoy reminiscing though.
So few folks out there today put any value on these men and their acheivements so that we could be here today, Road Racers postings are a good tribute and reminder to us to talk to these Icons of WW2 as the clock is ticking.
Bill T.
By: RitchandMax - 26th October 2010 at 19:42
A wonderful man who I am proud to have known.
I had the great privilege of knowing and working with Arthur at East Midlands Airport for several years. I remember him as a really nice quiet guy, who was meticulous in his work as an inspector to the point of perfection. I well remember as a young airframe fitter, thinking I had got the cockpit under floor area of a Jetstream 31 as clean as it could ever be, then Arthur would pull out his torch and mirror and find that illusive nook or cranny that had been missed. But somehow he was someone who you couldn’t ever get to frustrated with; he was just such a great guy.
In all the years I knew Arthur, I don’t ever remember him mentioning his wartime exploits once, but somehow that sums the man up. I do however remember his pride in his family, and there achievements.
A wonderful man who I am proud to have known and worked with, may he rest in peace, and I am sure he will be missed by those he loved and who knew him best.
Blue skys Arthur.
Richard Blood, ex Field Aircraft Services, EMA.
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