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For those who haven't yet registered for the Assoc AGM/Annual Reunion in Palmerston North on 29 Sep - 1 Oct (including a Regimental Dinner at Linton with 16 Fld Regt). Below is a list of people attending so far. Come along and catch up with some old mates who are on the list already.
It is with regret I inform you that Alan Loftus has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Alan passed away peacefully on 10 September 2017, aged 89, at Lower Hutt.
Rest in Peace Alan. Thank you for your Service.
Below are links to photos and video from the Reunion in Wellington on 21-23 July 2017, which was attended by more than 110 former and current gunners and family.
It is with regret I inform you that Geoff Hambling has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. On Sunday 20 August Geoff passed away peacefully at Selwyn Sunningdale Rest Home, Hamilton. Aged 86 years.
Rest in Peace Geoff. Thank you for your Service.
It is with regret I inform you that Dunbar Sloane has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Dunbar passed away earlier this month, aged 75.
Rest in Peace Dunbar. Thank you for your Service.
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 with regret I inform you that Maurice Lovegrove ED has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Maurice passed away suddenly at Middlemore Hospital on 12 August 2017, aged 77.
Rest in Peace Maurice. Thank you for your Service.
It is with regret I inform you that Vivian Parkinson has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Vivian passed away in Sydney, Australia, on Thursday 17 August 2017.
Rest in Peace Vivian. Thank you for your Service.
WE STAND ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
It is with regret I inform you that Sir Colin Meads has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Colin passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2017 after a hard fought battle. Aged 81.
Rest in Peace Colin. Thank you for your Service.
Col Comdt RNZA, Col Matt Beattie, laying a wreath on behalf of NZ gunners to commemorate Long Tan and Vietnam Veteran's day at the 5pm Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on Friday 18 August 2017.
Report On Consultation In The Review Under S. 282 Of The Veterans’ Support Act 2014
Manurewa RSA
9 August 2017
Barry Dreyer and Greg Thwaite participated in the Consultation conducted by Prof. Ron Paterson. About 40 veterans attended.
It is with regret I inform you that Ron Haira has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Ron passed away peacefully in Sydney on 30 July 2017.
Rest in Peace Ron. Thank you for your Service.
WE STAND ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
UBIQUE
LEST WE FORGET
The Assoc has been asked to see if anyone in our circle of contacts can assist in finding a WW2 artillery gun for Palmerston North city council's proposed upgrade of the city's Memorial Park, which will have a WW2 theme.
It is with regret I inform you that John Tilleyshort has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. John passed away suddenly at home in Alexandra, on 5th August 2017.
Rest in Peace John. Thank you for your Service.