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4th November 2012, 01:39 PM
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Peter Vasey
Sonny was my brother, I am sorry to inform all who new him that he passed away on the 10 of May 1999 in Hartlepool. I also shipped out with him on the " British Trust ", he taught me a lot.
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4th November 2012, 01:41 PM
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Peter Vasey
Thanks to the good comments re Sonny from all who knew him.
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4th November 2012, 03:00 PM
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Welcome
Welcome to the site Peter. It is always sad to hear of the passing of one of our merchant navy colleagues even if we never knew or sailed with them. I hope that you will enjoy the content here which you will soon find is as varied as the membership.
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5th November 2012, 05:35 AM
#4
Peter, condolences for the loss. May he rest on calm waters for ever.


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

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5th November 2012, 09:07 AM
#5
welcome to the site Peter.
Sorry to hear about Sonny.
I really had respect for sonny and he was quartermaster on two trips with Me.
I will never forget the time and care he spent nursing that wee kitten with two broken legs.That cat had a great life with Sonny.
He was big , but a gentle man.
Ron the batcave
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5th November 2012, 06:48 PM
#6
Sorry to hear about Sonny. He was the Bosun on my second trip to sea. A big man and true Gentleman, especially compared to the a******e from my first trip. Sonny taught me a lot in the few months we sailed together.
"Across the seas where the great waves grow, there are no fields for the poppies to grow, but its a place where Seamen sleep, died for their country, for you and for peace" (Billy McGee 2011)
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