I was going to suggest that you book a quick visit 'Down Under' for the Rocks Run for the same reason, Wayne...

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Rick Pengilly
WEBMASTER
Ex-CPOMTH3
R42630
13th MOBI Intake
July'62 to July'74
HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Melbourne - HMAS Cerberus - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Lonsdale - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Brisbane

Rick

Not this year but no one knows what the future holds

Besides, with 2 GDY, you Aussie's wouldn't know how to act, with all that couth we would be bringing.

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Wayne Johnson
(B149415)
OSC(SW) RET (RADARMAN)
Joined the Navy Jan 6, 1970, retired Jan 31, 1994
USS Trenton LPD-14, Hermitage LSD-34, Shreveport LPD-12, Saipan LHA-2, COMPHRIBRON-4 staff embarked in the Guam LPH 2, Saipan LHA-2, Nashville LPD-13, and Wasp LHD-1

Peter, sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort and peace with your family and friends.

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Fred Russell

Enlisted USMC 3 March 1972 on delayed entry. Active duty 17 June 1972. Due to a Reduction In Force as the Vietnam War wound down, discharged for a minor medical problem , 23 July 1972.

Wayne is right. Being in the company of the two of us at the same time, shy and innocent as we are, might be too much of a shock for all of you.

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Fred Russell

Enlisted USMC 3 March 1972 on delayed entry. Active duty 17 June 1972. Due to a Reduction In Force as the Vietnam War wound down, discharged for a minor medical problem , 23 July 1972.

Geez Pete, so sorry to hear of the loss of your little mate.
Never a good time that's for sure. Hope you get up and going again soon mate.

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Graeme 'Smiley' Rhodes
R94714
Ex-CPOMTP(D)5
Jan'65 Leeuwin Intake (10th) - Jan'66 Nirimba Intake (20th)
Jan'65 to Mar '88
Leeuwin, Nirimba, Stalwart, Samarai, Lae, Penguin, Curlew, Buccaneer, Navy Office, Barbette, Cairns, RANTTU (based in Port Moresby), Stirling, Bunbury.

Thanks guys for your condolences, I will definitely put the Xmas Run on the top of my bucket list to meet you all. It is a great feeling to have the SH website to share with you.

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Peter Ferris
R65102
Ex-WOMTP5
Direct Entry
Mar 1966 to July 1987
Cerberus X 3,Waterhen x 4,Supply, Gull,Ibis, Paluma, Lonsdale, Flinders x 2,Curlew, Snipe, Carpentaria, Nirimba, Adelaide, FHQ (DEE)

My sympathies Pete.
Been there and it ain't much fun but try to get along to the Rocks Run.
You'll be among brothers.

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Steve Shepherd
R43062
Ex-CPOMTH3
18th MOBI Intake
Jan 65 to Jan 78
Nirimba,Sydney,Vampire,Tarangau,Albatross, Stalwart,Creswell.

Shep's spelling has let him down ....he meant "you'll be among bothers"!!

Bite ya bum Weyling!!

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Steve Shepherd
R43062
Ex-CPOMTH3
18th MOBI Intake
Jan 65 to Jan 78
Nirimba,Sydney,Vampire,Tarangau,Albatross, Stalwart,Creswell.

It's no bother, brother!! Don't forget to bring along that $50:00 you owe me from last year!! Tuck it into that secret slot in your wallet right NOW, so you don't forget it.