Tributes to Non-Lowie's who have 'crossed the bar'

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13-01-18, 18:28
loftysmudge

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Originally Posted by Ianmac

It's being reported that Surgeon Captain Rick Jolly has crossed the bar aged 71.
He is famed for his remarkable work during the Falklands war receiving an OBE and the Official order de Mayo from the Argentine government.He was one of the founders of SAMA (South Atlantic Medal Association) and the author of "Jackspeak" and other books.
RIP Sir

RIP Sir. Love the Jackspeak books.
13-01-18, 23:36
thomash123

Only got respect for this man, again we lose someone who gave so much. RIP.
14-01-18, 09:36
Richie

A true officer and a gentleman he always had time for the lads and I’m sure he will be missed by everyone who knew him
14-01-18, 20:08
wbf

Rick Jolly was the Medical Officer when I was the Office Manager at Plymouth Royal Navy Recruiting Office between 2001-2004 and I was in contact with him every weekday. He was a true gentleman and great company. I will never forget the kindness he showed to me when my younger brother (ex RN) died age 50 suddenly in January 2004. I last saw Rick at at a WO1 RM retirement party in Guzz in 2007. To say I'm gutted is an understatement and he deserved much more than the OBE he was awarded. RIP Sir - you will be sadly missed.
15-01-18, 09:32
loftysmudge

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Originally Posted by wbf

Rick Jolly was the Medical Officer when I was the Office Manager at Plymouth Royal Navy Recruiting Office between 2001-2004 and I was in contact with him every weekday. He was a true gentleman and great company. I will never forget the kindness he showed to me when my younger brother (ex RN) died age 50 suddenly in January 2004. I last saw Rick at at a WO1 RM retirement party in Guzz in 2007. To say I'm gutted is an understatement and he deserved much more than the OBE he was awarded. RIP Sir - you will be sadly missed.

Lovely words Warwick, my brother, a POMA worked with him in the Falklands and he always spoke highly of him too.
25-01-18, 15:43
Ianmac

The funeral of Surg Capt Rick Jolly OBE will be held at HMS Raleigh at 1 pm on Saturday 10 February 2018.
11-02-18, 17:28
wbf

Funeral of Captain Rick Jolly OBE

I had the honour and privilege to attend the funeral of Captain Rick Jolly at HMS Raleigh yesterday. The numbers were restricted to 550 people and it was a wonderful service and a fitting send-off to such a brilliant surgeon and wonderful person. Unfortunately the fly past afterwards was cancelled because of the bad weather. The young Raleigh trainees who acted as hosts, guides and all the other tasks required yesterday afternoon were a credit to the Royal Navy.
11-02-18, 19:40
loftysmudge

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Originally Posted by wbf

I had the honour and privilege to attend the funeral of Captain Rick Jolly at HMS Raleigh yesterday. The numbers were restricted to 550 people and it was a wonderful service and a fitting send-off to such a brilliant surgeon and wonderful person. Unfortunately the fly past afterwards was cancelled because of the bad weather. The young Raleigh trainees who acted as hosts, guides and all the other tasks required yesterday afternoon were a credit to the Royal Navy.

Wish I could have been there Warwick, and glad that Captain Jolly got a good send off.
26-02-18, 15:33
loftysmudge

I have just received the sad news that Shipmate Bill Brown one of our members at Bolton RNA has "Crossed the Bar". Bill was 92 and served in the RN as a "Bunting Tosser" on HMS Indomitable in WW2. Bill didn't talk much about the war but he was always proud to say that he was present at the signing of the Japanese surrender. He once showed me a photo of it and you can just make him out in the background. RIP Bill. watch done and I know you will be happy now to be back with your beloved Peggy.
26-02-18, 16:02
Ianmac

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