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18th July 2011, 08:46 PM
#1
Crossed the bar...John Seed
An old shipmate of mine from the late 1950's John Seed of Grimsby, UK died recently from a brain tumor.
John was an extermely active man right up until his death. He was in his early 70's and still regularly played ice hockey. We served together for several trips on the Africa Palm as fellow AB's and had many adventures.
We had renewed our friendship fifty years after we first met. It was a wonderful experience and I am sorry to lose this precious connection with the life we had at sea during the best years of the British Merchant Navy.
May he rest in peace......Jason Davis
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18th July 2011, 08:54 PM
#2
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
Crossing The Bar
by Lord Alfred Tennyson
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For though from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.
K.
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19th July 2011, 08:44 AM
#3
John Steed
Greetings Jason,
Sorry to hear about your freind please pass on my condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.
Regards.
John Aspin (R68543) Ormesby - Middlesbrough.
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19th July 2011, 01:26 PM
#4
Condolences
As an ex Palmliner myself I am sorry to hear of the
passing of your old shipmate.
Calm seas and light breezes for him.
Pat Baker
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16th November 2011, 09:04 AM
#5
I worked with John for 20 years, both on and offshore. John was an absolute gentleman and will be sadly missed. RIP
Growing old is mandatory, Growing up is optional.

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16th November 2011, 08:08 PM
#6
Rip
Hello Jason
So sad to hear of another passing in the Ranks!
May his sails now take him to all those Ports that i know he must have so loved!
Calm Waters John Seed! RIP
Condolences to you Jason and all his immediate Family and Friends!
Sincerly
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