Now this did impress me

Jimbuna · 02-21-13, 11:17 AM

This kind act has helped restore some of my faith in humanity

RIP Marine McConnell
~SALUTE~

Quote:

More than 200 people attended the funeral of a former serviceman following a Facebook appeal, amid fears he would be buried without mourners.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-21532562

Herr-Berbunch · 02-21-13, 11:24 AM

I was just about to post this.

See, facebook's not all bad. I'm glad it worked, and he had a large turnout, including RBL standard bearers and RM buglers.

Jimbuna · 02-21-13, 11:48 AM

Yes, he did alright in the end.

Herr-Berbunch · 02-21-13, 11:54 AM

Yeah, a good turnout, but only aged 70 and in a home.

Jimbuna · 02-21-13, 12:08 PM

Probably due to a medical condition/s and no family for the caring role.

Oberon · 02-21-13, 02:28 PM

Good man, wish I had been closer geographically, I certainly would have gone if I had known.
Per Mare, Per Terram good sir, RIP.

Jimbuna · 02-21-13, 04:14 PM

A few social visits would have possibly extended his time on the planet and if not would surely have made his latter times a lot happier

Mork_417 · 02-22-13, 02:54 AM

Good to read & see things like this happen.

RIP sir.

BossMark · 02-22-13, 03:02 AM

Really nice thought R.I.P sir, hmm and face book as slightly gone up in my estimation but only just.

02-21-13, 11:24 AM	#2
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I was just about to post this. See, facebook's not all bad. I'm glad it worked, and he had a large turnout, including RBL standard bearers and RM buglers. __________________

02-21-13, 11:48 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yes, he did alright in the end. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-21-13, 11:54 AM	#4
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Yeah, a good turnout, but only aged 70 and in a home. __________________

02-21-13, 12:08 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Probably due to a medical condition/s and no family for the caring role. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-21-13, 04:14 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A few social visits would have possibly extended his time on the planet and if not would surely have made his latter times a lot happier __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-21-13, 02:28 PM	#6
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Good man, wish I had been closer geographically, I certainly would have gone if I had known. Per Mare, Per Terram good sir, RIP.

02-22-13, 02:54 AM	#8
Mork_417 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DB-15 Posts: 851 Downloads: 263 Uploads: 0	Good to read & see things like this happen. RIP sir. __________________ Heading to AM49.(U-553)

02-22-13, 03:02 AM	#9
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Really nice thought R.I.P sir, hmm and face book as slightly gone up in my estimation but only just. __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now