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Now that is a send off! Makes me wish for sailing again though.

Such an awesome tribute and post.

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It was a good send off, he would have been chuffed @zekepickleman

Sadly I don't do boats... of any size.
I suffer from seasickness and vertigo; much to my husband's dismay. He'd love to go on a cruise... or buy a boat for fishing.

I am like a bad penny, go anywhere, never get lost somehow always find my way @goldendawne

This is such a great read, made me appreciate more. :)

Glad you enjoyed it @michellpiala

Much love.

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I am so glad for you and your family that you were able to do this. It really is important to honour last wishes and to do it in such a special way.

It happened so quickly, everything fell into place as if it was meant to be @fionasfavourites

Sorry for your loss.
It’s good that they helped you to go to sea and fulfill your brother’s will.
RIP

I am thrilled my brothers wishes have been done the way he hoped for @eto-ka

It was so good of the Navy to do this for you what an honorable tribute for him and so glad for you and the family that t could come ot be as he wished

Navy were so helpful, guiding us every step of the way both on the boat and at the Remembrance Wall service, they did us proud.

That’s great to hear

so sad to read it my friend..

Bittersweet memories now and forever @tussar11

Amazing and heartfelt post of saying farewell to your brother. Feel for your loss too. Our daughter of 45 died in U.S.A, on 15 th Jan 2019...we are still grieving but God is helping us to move forward , remembering the good memories of our precious daughter, Angela.
Hope you too will be comforted by the Holy Spirit too, in this difficult time.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers :)

Life is short, those who go before us do not expect us to wallow in grief forever. My brother and his daughter live within my heart alongside many very near and dear who have gone already.

I plant a rose bush in my garden for each loved one and remember them every time I go around the garden.

Healing never happens, accepting they are no longer with us is hard to do.

Yes, they are etched in our hearts and minds forever and no one can take that away from us.

Long article, i couldnt read it through. But thanks anyway and nice photographs.

As long as you enjoyed the photo's and got the idea on how Naval procedures work @blogjeremiah

First of all, I am so sorry about your brother. I know he will be happy with you all for fulfilling his wishes with your best.

His daughter went at 44 years of age 44 days before her dad @seyiodus, it made sense to have the two together at sea.

Oh mine, that is so sad. It might be the trauma that affected him along with old age. But in all we should give glory to God. Together at the sea, forever at the Bossom of God.

My brother was not that old, made his 69th year plus one hour, contracted Klatskin Tumor which took him within 2 months. His daughter had a heart-attack, both taken suddenly and totally unexpected. Thanks for your kind words.

So proud of the navy for doing your brother this final great honor Lady Joan! And so great that you were allowed to be a part of it!
Proud of you!
May his soul rest in peace!

Happy to know it has been done according to his wishes Stephen, the Navy were exceptional in every way possible.

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hi @joanstewart
very nice that you could say goodbye to your brother, as he wanted. It's nice that he honors him also by writing here on steemet something of his life and his beloved navy. I think he had the life he wanted, maybe in his next life he will be a fish !! thanks for sharing

His big bellowing belly laugh, disciplined manner I am sure he will come back as Neptune/Seahorse remaining a seawater person.... Good laugh one of his memorabilia I stumbled upon...

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What a beautiful and touching farewell post. For someone who loved the sea like he did, I bet he would be happy to finally be reunited with it. The way you chronicled the journey showed how much you care for him, I am touched by your love and thoughtfulness :).

Before his sudden illness I had joked with him saying the Navy would never arrange something like this in this day and age. Even kidded around telling him I would source a hospital bed with wheels, find a steep hill (there are a few around here) and let the bed freewheel into the sea, it would have been apt....

Relieved and happy now his wishes have been granted, researched correct procedures prior to events was necessary. I am more settled knowing his surviving daughter and son may find some comfort, solace in honouring his final wishes.


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So sorry for your loss. We should appreciate our days here even more...

Yes @joelai from the time you are born you are on borrowed time enjoy every minute you are alive.

Yes I will @joanstwert.
Blessing to you.

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. May his soul rest in peace. I've never been or seen a memorial service on the sea but it's a very nice way to honor your brother's memory.

First time for me as well @erikah, thank you for your kind words.

So sorry for your loss... but wow... what a memorable send off.

Rum did help take the sting out of the day, kept it as traditional to UK Navy customs and traditions as possible, just the way he would have liked it @braaiboy.

So sorry to hear about your loss but it sounds like he got to rest where he wanted to be!

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Far away mountains looks shiny and beautiful but when go near the mountain you just feel that it is not shiny. That is how life is.

Life's road takes many turns, it is how we navigate them, learn and continue down the path @kcherukuri thanks for visiting.

Ag man! So wonderful that the Navy did this for you to honour the life of your brother, very poignant bittersweet memories Joan!
I share the same deep love for the sea and our Durban harbour!
May he rest in peace!

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Father and Daughter together, leaving the shores of this life for another, we will remember them for the good, bad and everything in between as always Lizelle.

Hi Joan. I haven't been to a shell hole in years and know the M.O.T.H groups are still strong. i did my national Service on the Bluff and know that place like the back of my hand. A great way to send off a family member.

Sad to see many buildings now run down, hopefully some day soon they will be restored to their former glory at the base.

His send off was exactly what he would have wanted, very glad we were able to do what he requested.

M.O.T.H. Shellholes are not growing with young blood which is sad, we grew up with my Dad being a member, serving in WWII. Christmas parties, fetes, dances, parades every year, it was very much part of our days growing up.

Sad but also nice reading. The ceremony that Navy made to its former members shows that the idea how the world should work in Navy really works.

Navy really went out of their way to assist @hairyfairy thanks for visiting.

That was a great send off sorry for your lose.

Thanks for kind words @richard78624

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