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13th May 2011, 09:37 AM
#1
Jon kelly
Today a friend of mine here in Melbourne, Jon Kelly crossed the bar.
An ex vindi boy, though not a site member, he served in the late 50's early 60's. A gentleman to the end, life and soul of any party and a great voice, sang in the local church choir.
Vale Jon, you will be sadly missed by many.


Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
John Strange R737787
World Traveller

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13th May 2011, 09:54 AM
#2
How very very sad!
Hello John
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your good Friend!
It is not easy at anytime to loose someone ,and i can feel for you!
As you say he was an ex Vidi Lad,
a Seaman,he was a Friend,and that is the Main thing,we have few good Friends in life.
My Sincere Condolences to his Immediate Family,and to all his other Friends as well!
May his lovely Voice be heard in Heavan ,and may he Rest in Peace !
I did not know you Vale Jon but Go With God!
Sincerly
Vernon and Irene
Senior Site Moderator-Member and Friend of this Website
R697530
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13th May 2011, 02:23 PM
#3
Hi John,
Sorry to learn of your friend's passing, it is always sad to learn of a shipmate's passing irrespective of whether he was personally known to us or not.
My sincere condolences to his family, may Jon RIP, fair winds and calm seas from now on.
Glan
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13th May 2011, 03:51 PM
#4
Jon Kelly
We will lower the flag and raise a glass, he will not be forgotten
Condolences to all
Ivan
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14th May 2011, 07:06 AM
#5
The Vindi boys are becoming fewer and fewer John, sorry I did not meet your friend, may he rest in peace.Neil.
R 627168 On all the Seas of all the World
There passes to and fro
Where the Ghostly Iceberg Travels
Or the spicy trade winds blow
A gaudy piece of bunting,a royal ruddy rag
The blossom of the Ocean Lanes
Great Britains Merchant Flag
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15th May 2011, 07:59 AM
#6
R.i.p. Shipmate
Hi John sorry to hear about the passing of your good friend JON KELLY When THE LAST TRUMPET SHALL SOUND AND THE SLEEPING SOULS ARE WOKEN ,LIKE THE MORNING SUN ACROSS THE WAVES, MAY HE BE CALLED TO THE LAST MUSTER TO RISE AND SHINE IN HEAVEN, louis
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