Thursday, 29 July 2010

RIP BRIAN THOMAS STRATFORD

Flag this messageNews from Household Cavalry Home HQ-The Passing of a ColleagueWednesday, 28 July, 2010 11:46From: "Paul Stretton" View contact detailsTo: paul.stretton@householdcavalry.co.ukDear Member of The Blues and Royals Association,

I must sadly report the death of 23735778 SCpl Brian Thomas STRATFORD (69) who served with The 1st Royal Dragoons and then The Blues and Royals from October 1959 to April 1979. He passed away at home following a brave fight against cancer on Sunday 25 July 2010. The thoughts and condolences of the Association go to his widow Christine and his family at this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be forwarded to the membership when available.

THE BLUES AND ROYALS REGIMENTAL COLLECT


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12 comments:

  1. DEREK LEESE29 July 2010 at 13:31

    sad news RIP BRIAN

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  2. JOHN ATKINS29 July 2010 at 13:32

    My condolences to Brian's wife Christine and family at this sad time.

    RIP Brian

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  3. fred collingwood30 July 2010 at 00:51

    Brians son phoned me last night and told me that the funeral would take place on Saturday 14th Aug at 1045hrs At Hereford Crematorium,

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  4. emmanuel freeman30 July 2010 at 03:13

    RIP Brian
    ~~~~~
    scouse

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  5. donald remfrey30 July 2010 at 07:02

    Sad news indeed,Brian was my clerk in Detmold,a nicer lad you could not wish to meet,deepest condolances to his wife and family.
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    Don

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  6. dave smith30 July 2010 at 08:24

    Gone but not forgotten. RIP Brian.

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  7. Les Harty1 August 2010 at 10:50

    Sad news you could not meet a better guy. one of the best Clerks could sort anything. condolences to family

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  8. Peter Plumb1 August 2010 at 14:46

    Brian was the first pal I had in the Royals. We were both in 2 Troop B Sqn in Tidworth in 1963. We used to go out on Friday nights playing darts for and in various pubs in Andover and, if the games ran over, we had the unenvious trek back all 11 miles back to Bhurtpore if we missed the last bus and couldn't cadge a lift. Having married his sister Janice I was his brother-in-law for 37 years. I met him again last year at the Royals reunion and he and I and his wife Christine had a long and now very valued chat. Goodbye ands RIP Strats. Condolences to Christine and to Dean and Nicky. Plummy.

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  9. Colin Rixon2 August 2010 at 13:09

    After 30 yrs I was able to meet again last year at the Reunion many old comrades including Brian, there is a pic i believe of Brian,Plummy, Notty, Tiger & Me somewhere .
    Rest in Peace Old Friend.
    Condolances to Christine, Family & Friends.

    Colin
    Pixie191

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  10. terry lyons5 August 2010 at 02:07

    I used to babysit Dean and Nick in Detmold and so saw Brian as a family man as well as a soldier. He was so laid back, I used to call him "horizontal". Never heard him raise his voice. A dear friend gone, but never forgotten. I have a coopy of the photo that Pixie mentions. Condolences to Christine and the family.

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  11. john panton5 August 2010 at 11:25

    My sinvere condollence to Brians family and his many friends . RIP Brian
    john(jp)

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  12. Anthony Boon19 August 2010 at 13:54

    Sorry to hear about Brian's passing may he rest in peace.He was a good man and and a good soldier

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