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Now that I'm fully awake, I'll post this in the correct topic…...

For those that remember Tim Collins, this was he at the IFR. Still got that hat.

Still scares the bejeesus out of me!!!!!!!

Somewhat a shadow of his former self, but still has that steely gaze I reckon.

Seejay wrote:Now that I'm fully awake, I'll post this in the correct topic…...

For those that remember Tim Collins, this was he at the IFR. Still got that hat.

And in case everyone didn't get the message... And he's still wearing it...!

Rick and Ned, I am going to confirm this but Neil Trapp has put on his FB page that Barry Cullen has passed away from cancer and his funeral is today, in Brisbane.

Robert W Moult wrote:Rick and Ned, I am going to confirm this but Neil Trapp has put on his FB page that Barry Cullen has passed away from cancer and his funeral is today, in Brisbane.

Rick and Ned, it is with great relief that I must inform you that my investigation into the report of our Barry Cullen's demise, was found to be premature and our Barry is alive and well.
Needless to say, it is still sad that a Barry John Cullen, also ex RAN, has passed away and his family and friends will be grieving, so to them I pass on my deepest condolences.

Thanks for the update Geordie, it's a relief it's not our Barry R. Cullen, and our condolences to the family of the 'other' ex-sailor Barry J. Cullen...

An e-mail just received from Bill Krause reads as follows:

Dear Bill and Allen,

I would appreciate if you could both let the members of your respective networks know that Veteran and Ex-Sailor R58861 Barry John Cullen died from
cancer last Monday and that his funeral service will be held tomorrow (Monday 20 January 2014) as follows:

Place: The Hemmant Chapel, corner of Hemmant and Tingalpa Rd, Hemmant, commencing at 2 p. m.
Time: 2pm

To let members know, Barry Cullen served in the RAN from 6 April 1962 – 5 Apr 1971 with various service aboard HMAS Cerberus, Watson, Penguin, Albatross,
Nirimba and HMAS Sydney .... including operational service on the Sydney from 27/05/1965 and 20/10/1965).

Warm regards

Peter Thornton
02 6169 6873
0406 1944 69

“All for One .. and ... One for All”

Thanks Gordie, I saw the announcement and had some concerns initially but then I noticed his Official Number and it was a long way from our Barry Cullen.

Lindsey George (Bomber) Brown exLME R93172, 2nd Intake of Junior Recruits

RIP Mate

I have the sad news to advise that a great mate of mine passed away at 4.45pm WST in Geraldton on Friday 14th February 2014, massive heart attack in hospital.

He was born 3/12/1944 joned the RAN as a JR in 1960 served his full 12 years,, drafts included Quickmatch, Parramatta, Sydney, comissionng crew Brisbane and first tour of Vietnam, Kimbla and Diamantina.

A very Good mate for nearly 48 years, very sad but at least I had been able to see him just few hours before he passed away, will miss our Friday afternoon chats and coffee at his home.

Funeral will be held in Geraldton at a date to be advised as soon as I know, all attendees are requested to wear Medals in memory of a great Stoker

Charlie Britt exLME(D)

I'm sorry to hear about your mate, Charlie. Vale, Bomber.