Are we "THE LITTLE BOY THAT SANTA CLAUS FORGOT."
YET AGAIN
|
Year |
Service |
Awards |
Service |
Awards |
Hmmmm |
| 2021 | RN | 14 | RFA | 0 | |
|
2020 NYHL 2020 OPA April 2020 OPA Nov |
RN RN RN |
21 4 4 |
RFA RFA RFA |
0 1 0 |
|
|
2019 |
RN |
23 |
RFA |
0 |
|
|
2018 |
RN |
24 |
RFA |
0 |
|
|
2017 |
RN |
22 |
RFA |
1 |
|
|
2016 |
RN |
24 |
RFA |
0 |
(corrected 2 Jan 2020) |
|
2015 |
RN |
19 |
RFA |
0 |
(NYHL=New Years Honours List.. OPA Operational Awards)
You know what I am talking about. I am quite sure that if the boys and girls of the RFA were told where they were going wrong they would sort it out.
But, if nobody puts names and citations forward there is no chance of recognition and who is supposed to do that and are they doing it and if not WHY?
Also who approves RFA Honours? I have submitted 5 over the years, 4 whilst in the service and 1 since I retired, all were rejected.
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Sadly I have two "in service" deaths to report today, I have few details at the moment but as the situation becomes clear I will make my normal reports. So, and Chronologically:-
CPO(E) Kevin Stephenson RFA crossed the bar on the 20th Dec 2020 from a Covid-19 related illness. Our thoughts and prayers go to Geraldine and family at this very sad time.
Captain Robert (Rob) George Anders RFA crossed the bar on 22 Dec 2020 aged 49. Our thoughts and prayers go to his widow, Phillipa, children Eleanor (Nell) and William (Will) and all the family at this very sad time.
Neither Kevin or Rob were members of our Association but they were, of course part of the RFA family.
If you have any remembrances of Kevin or Rob please email it to me at captain.pat@rfa-association.org.uk and I will post them on this page. Alternatively you can post to our facebook page "RFA Crossed the Bar". I am also looking for photographs of Kevin and Rob for this piece and the RFA Association Gallery and Archive, if you have one please email it to me.
CPO(E) Kevin Stephenson RFA
Captain Rob Anders OBE RFA
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It is with so much sadness that I report, that First Officer(SE) Barry Hayes RFA(Retd) has crossed the bar aged 70 on Monday 28th September 2020.
His private funeral (because of Covid restrictions) will be held at Blacon Crematorium (HERE for their website and HERE for a map) at 11:20 on the 14th October 2020.
The arrangements are being made by G&M Goold (HERE for their website and HERE for a map)
Barry was not a member of our Association but was, of course, a part of the extended RFA Family.
I have no more information at the moment but will, of course, sitrep this page with any updates.
On behalf of the RFA Association I offer our sincere condolences to his wife Carol, sons Barry, Sam Lewis and all his family
If you have any remembrances of Barry please email it to me at captain.pat@rfa-association.org.uk and I will post them on this page. Alternatively you can post to our facebook page "RFA Crossed the Bar". I am also looking for photographs of Barry for this piece and the RFA Association Gallery and Archive, if you have one please email it to me.
First Officer (SE) Barry Hayes 1950 - 2020
Seen here with his wife Carol
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At 02:00 BST on Sunday 25th October 2020 clocks will be retarded 1 hour to 01:00 GMT, time zone Zulu. (We don't do UTC on this site.)
Clocks will remain on GMT until 01:00 Sunday 28th March 2021 when they will be advanced 1 hour to BST time zone Alpha
If you need to check your timepiece have a look HERE for a GMT clock
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Stop Press Stop Press Stop Press
With the current COVID 19 restrictions in place it is now apparent that the AGM and Reunion Dinner cannot take place in the normal way and is very regrettably CANCELLED.
In order to meet the Charity Commission's requirements the AGM will be achieved by electronic means. The mechanism, for which, will be advised to those who indicated they would attend in person to cast their ballots. Those who have sent their postal ballot need do nothing. The annual reports will be available on our website.
Those who indicated that they would have attended the dinner will receive a separate email.
I would like to thank all of you who donated to the Association either as a direct donation or donating their dinner booking fee. Thank you all. As you can guess raising funds this year has been less than optimal. That said, many of our Golf Tournament sponsors have made generous donations although the tournament is also cancelled. I won't pre-empt the Treasurer, but we hope to nearly break even this financial year.
On an even brighter note, I look forward to seeing many of you at the the 2021 AGM & Reunion Dinner in Portsmouth.
Best wishes and stay safe,
Ray
National Chair
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