ianw Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 My wife has just passed on information to suggest that Smiler may have left us on Monday. It now seems this is indeed a sad fact and I will try to attend his funeral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaymen Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Ian I have received 2 e-mails this morning saying that 'Smiler' Passed away on Monday and his funeral is being arranged for next Tuesday. May he RIP. Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret_uk Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Yes a friend of mine rang me earlier but he could not confirm it either, done a google and got no answer. Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Godden Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 I too have heard that Smiler has passed away. All the best Smiler, back with your mates now. You will be missed and remembered fondly. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Poilu Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Yes, I heard this too but nothing on any news searches so far. A sad event - so very few of these gentlemen remain now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Nixon Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Last of the Yeomen and one of life's great characters. Rest in Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick H Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 And an Essex man. RIP Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john w. Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Another era passes on... last of the horsemen who fought as he was trained... John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 18 May , 2005 Author Share Posted 18 May , 2005 We should also all spare a thought for Graham who has been Smiler's carer for a number of years - and a damn good job he did of it too ! I will certainly try to attend the funeral which will either be in Ashtead or Leatherhead depending on whether Smiler has chosen to be buried. As has been said , another of this great band of brothers has gone on to join those who went before and has now passed out of our sight. God bless Smiler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret_uk Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 God bless and may he rest in piece. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Noble Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 How very sad indeed, one of lifes characters. Rest in Peace "Smiler". Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ypres1418 Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Thank you Ian for the posting of this well thought of gentleman's passing, will you please pass on my condolences at the funeral. Tonight I will raise a glass, He like all the others gone before him will always be remembered. God Bless you Smiler. Abscent Freinds! Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 May he R.I.P. Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Hi Sad to herar the sad news of the passing of Albert 'Smiler' Marshall. May he R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Almost the last of a special generation. The thin threads connecting us to those who took part in the events that interest us so much are now nearly gone. God rest his soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Evans Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 It had too happen sooner or later and although I never met or even saw Smiler I feel strangely moved by his passing. R.I.P. Smiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawson Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Such sad news, I can't beleive that there will be no veterans left soon. Here's to smiler, back with his mates. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 18 May , 2005 Author Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Details of Smiler's funeral are on an accompanying thread in "Soldiers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD60 Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Request in peace old yeoman. Now, ride your horse to heavens. TD60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10764 Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Rest in Peace, Smiler, Another called to higher things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will O'Brien Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Raising a glass to the memory of Smiler tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Very sad news, RIP Smiler. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanh Posted 19 May , 2005 Share Posted 19 May , 2005 Smiler Rest in Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Hazell_Great_Grandson Posted 19 May , 2005 Share Posted 19 May , 2005 With your mates.R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essexboy68 Posted 19 May , 2005 Share Posted 19 May , 2005 Hello All Very saddened to have heard of "Smiler's" passing, especially as he was the last of the Essex Yeomanry volunteers from that time. I felt a connection with him as I had served (very briefly) in the Essex Yeomanry myself, & also had read, watched & listened to his interviews over the years. RIP Smiler, you have answered the last roll call, & "Passed on to Higher Service", to join those frinds & comrades from all those years ago. Will be raising a glass (or 2) tonight............ Go Well Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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