"The Last Word". When I first heard the Radio program that talked about people who have passed away recently, I felt it was a bit macabre ... but then I found myself learning a lot about some remarkable people. It helped, then, pass a long journey between Melksham and Inverness. Ironically, I came across the show a second time yesterday as I drove from Melksham to Aberdeen ...
Arthur Marshall, son of one of the pioneers of Aviation who ran Marshalls of Cambridge for many years, passed away recently. Responsible for the droopnose of Concorde, and for in flight refuelling of the Hercules (designed and fitted in 17 days at the start of the Falkland conflict) the company has a remarkable history and Sir Arthur, who passed away at 103, had a huge reputation as a workaholic. It's said, though, that Sunday lunch with the family was always important ... so they went to his office for lunch.
Chris Lightfoot, one of the men behind the "My Society" website, and the petition software that we used on the PM's site for our train petition, passed away last month too at just 28. Another enthusiast for learning and for what he did, he'll be sorely missed.
(written 2007-03-26, updated 2008-12-26)
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[543] The world didn't stop for Christmas - (2005-12-26)
[584] Loosing breath with Gerald - (2006-01-31)
[601] A fond memory of Sir Freddie - (2006-02-11)
[611] Look out for the motor cyclist - (2006-02-17)
[650] A person of few words - (2006-03-18)
[704] Erin Brent - rest in peace - (2006-04-29)
[763] Much more that the world cup - (2006-06-15)
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[794] Perl delegate - much more than just a delegate - (2006-07-06)
[820] Robert and William Whitworth - (2006-08-01)
[1064] Light and shadows at Beach - (2007-02-04)
[1065] Graham Ellis - an Introduction - (2007-02-05)
[1107] Weekend Visitors - (2007-03-13)
[1151] Gordon Dodge, R.I.P. - (2007-04-16)
[1197] Back off home with our best wishes - (2007-05-21)
[1238] The kind spirit of Melksham - (2007-06-21)
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[1385] Delegates of all shapes and sizes - (2007-10-09)
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[1570] London Midland ... Merrymaker ... Percy Danks - (2008-03-10)
[1627] Amazing family members - (2008-05-02)
[1916] Why I remember East Grafton - (2008-12-02)
[1980] Michelle - (2009-01-06)
[1988] Melksham, Wiltshire. Town Crier Competition, 2009 - (2009-01-11)
[2078] A lot has changed - but the memory lingers on - (2009-03-12)
[2100] Visiting Family - (2009-03-23)
[2132] Learning about Lurchers - (2009-04-18)
[2503] Melksham manslaughter case concludes - sort of - (2009-11-14)
[2795] Simon says - (2010-06-05)
[2846] Catching up with an old friend - (2010-07-01)
[2886] Congratulations, Kimberly - (2010-07-25)
[3008] Dulwich College Preparatory, and Sevenoaks, Schools - (2010-10-21)
[3034] Birth Notice - Aeryn Cassandra Ellis - (2010-11-07)
[3055] Zyliana Kyrei Cox - (2010-11-16)
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[3184] Visiting relatives - (2011-02-26)
[3268] Baby Pictures - (2011-04-27)
[3297] A long day, a long journey, and families and similarities the world over - (2011-05-22)
[3298] Quiet Monday in - (2011-05-23)
[3355] Family Pictures - (2011-07-12)
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