VALE Kevin Bidgood, R43471, 23rd MOBI Intake, July '67...

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VALE Kevin Bidgood, R43471, 23rd MOBI Intake, July '67...

Post by Hippy Chippy »

Received the following sad news via Dick Roebuck today... :(

Name: Dicky Roebuck
Email Address: r.roebuck@optusnet.com.au

Message: Forwarding the following message. //dr

Hello to all,

This is Ryan Bidgood eldest son of Kevin Bidgood. I regret to inform you the passing of Dad yesterday 11May07 on his 57th birthday at Townsville General Hospital.

The family would like to inform you all that Dad's funeral service will be conducted at 1600 on Wednesday 16May07 in Cairns.

Regards,

Annie
Ryan
Byron

0740330041

Kevin was Member #505 on RAN Skilled Hands and no doubt caught up with many of his friends when he attended the 2006 50th Anniversary of HMAS Nirimba last year...

From his signature we know he had a full and colourful career and will be missed by many...

Kevin Bidgood
R43471
Ex WOETW4
23rd MOBI Intake
July 67 to July 87
Nirimba, Sydney, Vampire, Tarangau, Swan, Navy Office, Stalwart, Lonsdale CAC Ikara, Nirimba, Cairns DEE. Ex CMF prior to RAN.

[-( Another MOBI taken too soon, rest on your oars, VALE Kevin... [-o<
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Post by BC »

Truly sad, I served with Kev a couple of times and he was a great character.

RIP Kev.
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RIP

Post by Honest Tad »

I remember Kevin from Nirimba days to when he paid off and settled in Cairns and worked at the Cairns Base Hospital. I used to catch up with him now and then when I was living in Cairns. I'm shocked to hear of his passing. Deepest sympathy to his family.

Would appreciate if someone could fill me in on the details by emailing me tad@bovells.com.au or mobile 0428276604
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kev bidgood

Post by piquet »

I also was at Nirimba with Kevin. He was a geat guy and a dam fine rugby player if im correct. I was also at Lonsdale when he was at CAC for the Ikara programme and had many a beer in the Chiefs mess at Lonsdale. With us at the same time were Norm Worrall (Dec), Geoff Stirling(Dec), Mark Collins. Lots of others but not many mobies

Smooth seas Kev
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For those attending, the service will be held at 4 PM, at Birkin's Funeral Chapel, 411 Mulgrave Road, Cairns.
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Post by Pony »

Condolences to Kevs family and loved ones.


Knew him from Nirimba and Rugby. Top guy taken far too soon.

Lately he who must be obeyed seems to be seeking reinforcements for his army at far too early an age.

Fair winds and smooth seas Kev.

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Kevin's service was held yesterday in a packed chapel, with both of his sons there. They're both in the navy carrying on their Dad's tradition.

Kevin succumbed to meliodosis, apparently contracted in Thursday Island.
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Post by tafmo »

Very close Seejay; just missed by an eye.. :roll:

For those of you who like me weren't sure what Melioidosis was.....here's all you never wanted to know about it. Scary disease.

Melioidosis is an infectious disease of animals and humans (goats, sheep, pigs, horses, rodents and humans can be affected.) caused by a germ (bacteria) called Burkholderia pseudomallei. Melioidosis infection commonly produces no apparent symptoms. In people who do develop clinical symptoms these may include: skin abscesses or ulcers; abscesses in internal organs; pneumonia; and septicaemia (infection of the blood). It is a very serious disease in people who develop symptoms and can be fatal even with the correct treatment.

The length of illness is variable and is affected by factors including the severity of the disease, any other diseases the patient may have (eg. diabetes, immune system disease) and the treatment given. As it is common for people to be infected with the bacteria and not develop any symptoms, it is difficult to know the prevalence of the infection. Clinically diagnosed melioidosis is relatively rare.

The bacteria which causes melioidosis is common in the environment in tropical and subtropical parts of Queensland, and has also been known to cause disease in temperate areas on occasion. In these areas, the disease is most likely to develop in people exposed to contaminated soil or water. The disease is more likely to develop in people who have an underlying condition. These conditions include diabetes, renal failure, severe injury and major burns. Melioidosis may be spread by contact with contaminated soil or water through a skin wound, by aspiration or ingestion of contaminated water, or by inhalation of dust from contaminated soil. Human to human transmission has not been proven and transmission of the disease via insect bite has not been known to occur.

The incubation period (time from contact with the germ to development of illness) may be as short as two days. However, many years may elapse between presumed exposure and the development of the disease. This suggests that the bacteria can lie dormant in the body and become active after an extended period of time. There is no strong evidence of human to human transmission of the germ. Active infection is treated with antibiotics. Prevention is the primary method of controlling the incidence of melioidosis. There is no vaccination available to prevent the disease. In areas where melioidosis occurs, immediately and thoroughly clean any abrasions, cuts and burns that have been contaminated with soil or surface water. Persons with debilitating diseases and those with traumatic wounds should avoid exposure to soil and surface water.

Though it rarely occurs in Queensland, in February this year Queensland Health issued a warning for people to protect themselves against the disease.

The Tropical Population Health Unit said north Queenslanders were particularly susceptible to the soil borne disease after heavy rainfall, as the bacteria lives in the soil all year round, but summer rain brings it to the surface.

Most cases of melioidosis occur north of 20oS (north of a line at about Bowen). Occasional cases have occurred as far south as Brisbane.
Antibiotic treatment is used in human cases with very long courses of treatment.

Military personnel have developed the disease in association with inhalation of dust stirred up by helicopters.
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Post by CharlieS »

I am late in reading this sad news. Only 57. We were at Nirimba at the same time and he spent time on the Sydney when I was there. A great bloke for a greeny and from reading what Robin has to say about this horrible disease, not a nice way to go.

My thought are with you Kev.
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Merchant- MV Howard Smith, MV SilverHawk
Vales Point Power Station, Eraring Power Station, Retired ill health.
Now???? Living it up in retirement.
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Kev

Post by Petels »

Bloody hell !
RIP mate.
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