The RAF & Defence Fire Service has a book of remembrance where the names of our fallen comrades are recorded. The poem below was produced by Steve Harrison and is a combination of his own work, some lines from Mick Goupillot and a prayer from Satish Kumar, who was a Jain monk.
Death notices received from December 2024 onwards are posted below.
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16 December 2024
From: Steve Harrison
Mem No 475 Peter Holland
Fred Bickham (523) has just informed me that, Peter (Dutchy) Holland member 575 passed away yesterday. Fred kept in contact with him over the telephone and was informed of his passing by Peters daughter.
Although he never came to the re-unions he was a great supporter of the Association and the museum and also was a regular contributor to the Flashpoint. I had many telephone conversations with him, a really lovely guy.
RIP Peter
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16 December 2024
From: Mark Gambles
Steve Lines
Sorry to announce the following news, but I received a call from retired fire officer Colin Cross today to confirm that he’s been contacted by Steve Lines’ family to confirm that Steve had passed away this weekend following a long illness.
Steve was well known for his work at MOD CTE Manston and also started his career on my basic course. Steve had previously confirmed that he only wanted a private cremation, and that his ashes will be spread in the Isle of Wight.
Huge condolences to his family and close friends at this difficult time .
RIP Steve.
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