fishfish 17 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 As all of us are aware 'the last Tommy' Harry Patch passed away at Fletcher house nursing home in Wells somerset at the age of 111years old. The last man alive to have seen combat in the trenches of WW1 today mad his final appearance in public at Wells cathedral. Having paid tribute last week in wells cathedral we today also attended his funeral,literally thousands of people attended the service,which was relayed to the throng outside on a huge screen. Amongst the attendees were royalty by way of the Duchess of Cornwall HRH Camilla ,the services were all represented as were service charities and the Royal British legion.I lost count of the number of veterans i saw ,from all conflicts,sadly the veterans of the second world war are now fewer and fewer. here's some pictures of the day. The duchess of Cornwall arriving: Harry arrives and is greeted by high clergy outside the cathedral: the service was relayed to the thousands outside : present to pay homage to Harry were the First world war re-enactment group in 1914 battle dress: mounted escort waited out side along side veterans of the British legion: a single rose and a bobby outside the main door: Harry is here in the hearse and set on his way amidst rapturous applause and salute held: a high ranking french officer attended on behalf of the french armed forces: veterans of many classes united in their thanks to Harry Patch and the forgotten dead: WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rolfe 2 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 What a grand gentleman he was.........we shall never see the likes of his generation again but he will always be remembered as "The Last Tommy"...........God Bless Harry........you did us proud. Rolfe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hyperion Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 was quite moving to find the war memorial up the road was covered in flowers when i went past today! rest easy harry! hyperion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 What a fitting send off for a true hero , thanks for sharing the photos really enjoyed looking through them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dosser 52 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 God bless them all hope the traitors in westminster felt a twinge of guilt. . . but i doubt it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SNAP SHOT 194 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 The needs of the many outweighed the needs of the few..... rest easy, Snap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stealthy1 3,964 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Way to go Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 now....thats a hero !!!! rest in peace sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bedrock 16 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 They don’t make them like that anymore, men who sacrificed every thing so we can live our day to day life’s. Gone but never forgotten. rest in peace Harry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
droid 11 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 A good send off, thanks for that fishfish. RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beagle1812 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Fantastic pictures, thanks for putting them on for us all to see. RIP Harry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 footballers, comedians, actors, politicians get knighthoods for nothing this GENTLEMAN NEVER , WE OWE HIS GENERATION , RESPECT RIP MR PATCH THE LAST TOMMY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,906 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 As all of us are aware 'the last Tommy' Harry Patch passed away at Fletcher house nursing home in Wells somerset at the age of 111years old.The last man alive to have seen combat in the trenches of WW1 today mad his final appearance in public at Wells cathedral. Having paid tribute last week in wells cathedral we today also attended his funeral,literally thousands of people attended the service,which was relayed to the throng outside on a huge screen. Amongst the attendees were royalty by way of the Duchess of Cornwall HRH Camilla ,the services were all represented as were service charities and the Royal British legion.I lost count of the number of veterans i saw ,from all conflicts,sadly the veterans of the second world war are now fewer and fewer. here's some pictures of the day. The duchess of Cornwall arriving: Harry arrives and is greeted by high clergy outside the cathedral: the service was relayed to the thousands outside : present to pay homage to Harry were the First world war re-enactment group in 1914 battle dress: mounted escort waited out side along side veterans of the British legion: a single rose and a bobby outside the main door: Harry is here in the hearse and set on his way amidst rapturous applause and salute held: a high ranking french officer attended on behalf of the french armed forces: veterans of many classes united in their thanks to Harry Patch and the forgotten dead: WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM. Lest we never forget... these words are empty nowadays thanks to a largely pampered population who have never know such hardships as the men and women these great island nations have put to earth. RIP to all who sacrificed their lives at the altar of peace. THANKYOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SportingShooter 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Harry will always be remembered as the Last Tommy. His generation gave so many and so much so that we can live today in a relatively free world. They will never be forgotten while there is still one grateful and proud person in this country. Long may he Rest in Peace. "They went with songs to the battle, they were young. Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them." Thank you for sharing that Fishfish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacher3161 1,766 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 THE REAL DEAL R.I.P HARRY nice one fishfish .atvb dell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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