Neil Mackenzie Posted 20 March , 2021 Share Posted 20 March , 2021 Apologies if this has been posted already but I have just seen on my Facebook page an announcement from The Last Post Association that Jacky has passed away. For many years he was in charge of the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate and he was a kind and charming man who calmed the nerves of anyone laying a wreath. He will be much missed. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithfazzani Posted 20 March , 2021 Share Posted 20 March , 2021 Indeed he will. A charming man, completely unflappable and always courteous. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 20 March , 2021 Admin Share Posted 20 March , 2021 Delightful gentleman. May he Rest In Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK4 Posted 21 March , 2021 Share Posted 21 March , 2021 Oh, that's sad news. Jacky was very friendly and always helpful. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted 21 March , 2021 Share Posted 21 March , 2021 Sad news indeed. A real gentleman, who did much good work for the Last Post Association for many years. A generous and moving tribute by the LPA Chairman is on their wesite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Mackenzie Posted 21 March , 2021 Author Share Posted 21 March , 2021 8 minutes ago, sassenach said: Sad news indeed. A real gentleman, who did much good work for the Last Post Association for many years. A generous and moving tribute by the LPA Chairman is on their wesite. Good point, a link to the LPA article is below. https://www.lastpost.be/en/news/235/director-jacky-platteeuw-deceased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cross Posted 21 March , 2021 Share Posted 21 March , 2021 Many years ago when he was one of the original 'De Diggers' he gave me a personal guided tour of the area then under excavation, including what became Yorkshire Trench. Also included Cement House cemetery where any discovered remains were buried. Had many a chat with Jacky under the Menin Gate over later years. A decent fellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 21 March , 2021 Share Posted 21 March , 2021 (edited) Sorry to hear it. I met Jacky on several occasions, a helpful and pleasant man. TR Edited 21 March , 2021 by Terry_Reeves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 21 March , 2021 Share Posted 21 March , 2021 Met Jackie on my first journey to the Western Front and a number of times since. Very much a gentleman, kind and considerate, always had time for people. He briefed me on the occasions that I proclaimed the exhortations at the Last Post ceremony. He will be very much missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted 30 March , 2021 Share Posted 30 March , 2021 (edited) There is a video compilation dedicated to Jacky on the LPA website. Edited 30 March , 2021 by sassenach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WhiteStarLine Posted 30 March , 2021 Share Posted 30 March , 2021 That was beautifully done, thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 30 March , 2021 Share Posted 30 March , 2021 Respectful and moving. Farewell Jackie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithfazzani Posted 30 March , 2021 Share Posted 30 March , 2021 Thanks for posting. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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