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Greetings all fellow Gunners,
Our Annual Gathering and AGM is to be held this year in Palmerston North over the weekend Friday29 September to Sunday 1 October 2017.
This is to be based at the Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club. Our local contact is Tom Roche.
It is my sad duty to inform you that Maj Graham Roch ED marched out to the Gunpark in the Sky on 12th July 2017 in Brisbane, Australia.
Graham served most of his long TF career in 22 Bty but was BC 4 MDM Bty when the last 5.5in shoot was held.
It is with regret I inform you that Stan Green has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Stan passed away peacefully on Sunday 9 July 2017 at Ranfurly Hospital and Veterans Home, Auckland.
Rest in Peace Stan. Thank you for your Service.
It is with regret I inform you that Ken Avenell has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Ken passed away peacefully after a long battle, on Tuesday 4 July 2017.
Rest in Peace Ken. Thank you for your Service.
Below is a link to the June 2017 issue of the "Gunners Newsletter".
Many thanks to new Editor Mike Dakin.
As the seasons change, so do the way we do things in the Association, to ensure that we keep current with the times.
To be held at the Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club, 29th September - 1st October 2017, 22 Linton Street, Palmerston North.
Programme Outline
Friday:
1600hrs – Registration, relax, mix and mingle.
Saturday:
It is with regret I inform you that John Ray has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. John passed away quietly on Monday 26 June 2017 at Kenwyn Rest Home, Te Aroha.
Rest in Peace John. Thank you for your Service.
It is with regret I inform you that Bill Williams has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Bill passed away peacefully at Havelock North on 21st June 2017, aged 88 years.
Rest in Peace Bill. Thank you for your Service.
It is with regret I inform you that Colin Velvin has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Colin passed away peacefully on Friday 9 June 2017 at Wanganui Hospital aged 87 years.
Rest in Peace Colin. Thank you for your Service.
It is with regret I inform you that Jack Stratford has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Jack passed away peacefully in Rotorua on May 27, 2017.
Rest in Peace Jack. Thank you for your Service.
It is with regret I inform you that Doug Watson has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Doug passed away peacefully on June 12, 2017, at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, Christchurch, in his 96th year.
Rest in Peace Doug. Thank you for your Service.
Have you visited Te Papa’s World War One exhibition in Wellington, or been to the National War Memorial and Park? If you haven't done this yet, you could be interested in a trip that Northern gunners are planning, especially if you are a disabled Vet and less able to get about.
It is with regret I inform you that Des Smith has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Des passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on May 19, 2017, in his 92nd year.
Rest in Peace Des. Thank you for your Service.
Gunners day functions in Wellington were a commemorative service at the National War Memorial at midday attended by about 28 serving and former gunners and several partners - followed by a period of socialising at the Southern Cross.
16 Fd Regt will fire a 21 gun salute to mark our Captain General the Queen's official birthday. The salute will be fired from the Point Jerningham Saluting Bty in Wellington, at midday on Monday 5th June.