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| Photo by Magnus Mowat |
The photo above is of the memorial to the men lost, forever looking out to sea.
In memory of:
Daniel Kirkpatrick
Robert R Johnston
James Johnston
Daniel Raymond Kirkpatrick
James Swanson
Robert Johnston
John Thomas Kirkpatrick
Eric McFadyn
Here are a couple of links in memory of the crew.
RNLI tribute to those lost. Click here
This haunting song and melody was written and performed by Bob and Louise McCorkindale. It is beautiful but not an easy one to listen to. Click here
From the RNLI Longhope lifeboat page today..... Crews from Kirkwall, Stromness, Wick and Thurso pay their respects.
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| Photo : Mary Harris |
A true disaster; so many families affected by it too. I imagine that it won't be an easy day for those left.
ReplyDeleteNo it was a tough anniversary for so many.
DeleteSuch a moving tribute and memorial.
ReplyDeleteWasn't it.
DeleteMoving tribute....
ReplyDeleteIt was, wasn't it.
DeleteThey play such a vital role in the community and the RNLI is charity funded. I have always thought that because of the work and the risks they take that it should be funded centrally.
ReplyDeleteYes I agree. And all the crews are volunteers too. Courageous men and women every one of them.
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