It's hard to believe that someone who lived life so fully should have it taken away from him so early... 
R.I.P. Bruce, 
thanks for your service... 
My sincere condolences to Sharyn and family and the many friends you've left behind... 
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| Author: | Seejay [ Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | VALE LCdr Bruce Sloper R42716 Jan 1963 Intake Chippy... |
I have had news reach me today that Bruce Sloper has passed this day after a series of strokes. Bruce Robert Sloper R42716, was an NS1 before going SD. His Vietnam service consisted of: 1 x Escort trip to Vung Tau in HMAS Derwent in1969 4 x trips to Vung Tau in HMAS Sydney from Oct 1970 to Jun 1971. Funeal details will be advised when they come to hand. |
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| Author: | piquet [ Fri Feb 03, 2023 5:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: VALE LCdr Bruce Sloper Jan 1963 Intake |
Bruce was an NS1 on Sydney when I left Nirimba to join the VT Ferry. Worked with and for him in 1971/72. RIP Bruce. |
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| Author: | Shep [ Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: VALE LCdr Bruce Sloper R42716 Jan 1963 Intake |
Vale Bruce. Smooth seas and following seas. |
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| Author: | Hippy Chippy [ Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: VALE LCdr Bruce Sloper R42716 Jan 1963 Intake |
| It's hard to believe that someone who lived life so fully should have it taken away from him so early... R.I.P. Bruce, thanks for your service... My sincere condolences to Sharyn and family and the many friends you've left behind...
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| Author: | Hippy Chippy [ Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: VALE LCdr Bruce Sloper R42716 Jan 1963 Intake Chippy... |
From Bill Ohl on Facebook: "The live stream link for Bruce's funeral will be on Tucker & Nankivell funeral directors website." Try this link:  https://www.tuckersfunerals.com.au/event/sloper-bruce/ for Bruce's funeral notice and further information...  The funeral notice on the Tucker & Nankivell website advises that Bruce's funeral/ livestreaming will be commencing at 2pm (QLD time,) on Friday 10 February 2023 and includes the live-stream link... |
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| Author: | Hippy Chippy [ Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: VALE LCdr Bruce Sloper R42716 Jan 1963 Intake Chippy... |
This afternoon I drove over to Peter and Helen Williamson's to watch the livestream (via Pete's laptop, hooked up to his TV,) of Bruce's funeral service which we all thought was handled with dignity, solemnity and just a splash humour...  It was well attended, a reflection of Bruce's diverse community, RSL and Naval associations and friendships forged over his lifetime. During the 'poppy service' we were able to spot a number of MOBIs, such as Geordie (and Marg) Moult, Bill Ohl, Stan (and Lyn) Sheldon, and we think maybe Mick (and Lyn) Bluhdorn, but couldn't be sure, although we did observe a lot of medals, bald heads, MOBI ties, bulging bellies and the odd blazer, which fitted the era, many of whom/ which could well have been from Bruce's 14th MOBI Intake, a bit hard to tell on the TV at that resolution, but perhaps Geordie Moult and/ or Bill Ohl could put more names to faces that Pete and I couldn't recognise...    A big thanks to Bill Ohl for alerting us to the livestream, which can still be viewed here...  
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| Author: | Chippy Ned [ Tue Feb 21, 2023 5:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: VALE LCdr Bruce Sloper R42716 Jan 1963 Intake Chippy... |
Just got back from overseas and saw that "Slops" has gone to the big ship in the sky.  Farewell mate, we had some good times together on the Sydney. |
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