Rick, thanks for the update. Great to see Gordon was farewelled by so many, as well as our intake. Cheers

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Kevin Rasmus
ex LCDR (P)
R43433 / O43433
22nd MOBI Intake
Jan 67 to July 87
Nirimba, Cerberus, Leewin, Albatross, Melbourne, VC 851, VS816, Waratah, RAAF East Sale, Point Cook, Pearce, Edinburgh, 292 and 11 sqns.

Good report . I can't believe how young he was ... very sad indeed for all concerned.

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Liz Stoffels (WBCB)
Kellick Writer
ADFM and Clasp, ADM
1977-1990; 2000-2010 Cerberus x 2, Navy Office x 4, Albatross, Kuttabul x 2.

A quick "Thank You" to Brian 'BC' Carney, who kindly supplied me with the names of Gordon's Classmates/ Friends in the group photo in my report above...!

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Rick Pengilly
WEBMASTER
Ex-CPOMTH3
R42630
13th MOBI Intake
July'62 to July'74
HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Melbourne - HMAS Cerberus - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Lonsdale - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Brisbane

Nice tie Mr. Carney!!!!

Thanks PW,

It was a bit embarrassing as Rick turned up wearing exactly the same tie!!!

Thank you Rick, for your report, you summed it up nicely.

I did take time to talk to Lilli & Nigel, and passed on condolences and apologies from term mates, who weren't able to be at the funeral.

Throughout the service, it was told that Gordon did not like being the "front man". But he was very much a team player and was committed and involved in all aspects of family, church and community. It was heartening to know that he was very well liked and respected in his community.

Vale Gordon

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Brian Carney
R43371
Ex-WOMTP5
22nd Mobi Intake
Jan 67 - Jan 89
RANATE, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart (FMU), Cerberus, Derwent, Nirimba, Parramatta, Nirimba, FHQ (FMMO).

Having just spoken to Lilli this morning, she wishes to thank all the Navy fraternity who attended yesterdays funeral, or passed on messages / condolences to her from numerous sources. Both Lilli and Nigel their son, are very thankful and much appreciative.

Adios Gordoni

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Kevin Rasmus
ex LCDR (P)
R43433 / O43433
22nd MOBI Intake
Jan 67 to July 87
Nirimba, Cerberus, Leewin, Albatross, Melbourne, VC 851, VS816, Waratah, RAAF East Sale, Point Cook, Pearce, Edinburgh, 292 and 11 sqns.

Sincere condolences to Lilli and Nigel at this sad time. Out thoughts are with you.

Gordon's email signature always read
'Save the planet it's the only one with chocolate
Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened'

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Gary Clues
R43374
Ex- WOATA4
22nd MOBI Intake
Jan 67- Jan 88
Nirimba, Sydney, Moreton, Albatross, 724 Sqn, 851 Sqn, 816 Sqn, Melbourne, Tx to RAAF-35 & 38 San, 2AD, Nirimba as Civvy, Navy Reserve, RAAF Reserve

This is my first chance to post in Gordon's farewell topic as I have just returned from overseas.

I am glad that his funeral went well but sad that came about.

I served with Gordon at Creswell in the seventies and I remember that he had a love for Beagles (dogs) and had a station wagon with the dog cages in the back. We had lots of good times together and it is so sad to lose an old mate.

Rest easy old buddy.

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John Kelly (WEBMASTER)
R42620
Ex-WOMTH
13th MOBI Intake
July'62 to July'83
Nirimba x3 - Rushcutter - Sydney x2 (Carrier) - Melbourne (Carrier) - Penguin - Kuttabul - Creswell x3 - Stalwart x2 - Brisbane.

Finally managed to catch up with Gordon's wife, Lilli and son Nigel, for lunch the other day in Sydney. I am happy to report that there both are coping quite well considering the circumstances of his passing. The issues with Comsuper/DFRDB have been happily resolved.

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Kevin Rasmus
ex LCDR (P)
R43433 / O43433
22nd MOBI Intake
Jan 67 to July 87
Nirimba, Cerberus, Leewin, Albatross, Melbourne, VC 851, VS816, Waratah, RAAF East Sale, Point Cook, Pearce, Edinburgh, 292 and 11 sqns.