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Veterans Scotland Newsletter
The latest copy of the Veterans Scotland Newsletter can be found vis the link below:
https://us9.campaign-archive.com/?u=c9d3c9367bd52f5c73f4f769a&id=7bff2169ec
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 24 Nov 2022 from a sudden illness of Lt David Gallier, 1RS 1973 – 1977. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. The funeral will be held at 1030 on 22 Dec 2022 Christ Church, Christchurch Rd, East Sheen, London SW14 7AW
Sad to hear of David’s Galliers passing, I remember him as my platoon commander when we were stationed in Newton Hamilton South Armagh, my condolences to his family at such a sad loss
Regards
Dave Dickson
I’m very sorry to learn about David Gallyer. I remember him well.
Sorry to hear of the passing of David, condolences to his family and friends at this sad times, Who can forget “Galliers Bog” RIP David from one scaley back. to another.
REMEMBRANCE 2023
4- 8 November the Team RS373 Heritage reach- out event will take place at Dalkeith Palace.
Building on the strong connections between The Royal Scots, Dalkeith Palace and the Buccleuch family the purpose is to reinforce the continuing relevance of Remembrance in the contemporary world.
The focus will be on the stories of several Royal Scots from Midlothian and the surrounding area who gave their lives in WW1, WW2 and since 1945.
Your Museum needs you: you are asked, please, to become involved , by volunteering to be a host/ guide and usher for at least one of the 5 days. Names and contact details should be passed to the Regimental Secretary.
So sorry and sad to hear of the passing of Davy (The Rock) Henderson. Proud and honoured to have served with such an outstanding soldier. My condolences to all of Davy’s family. RIP Davy
It is with great sadness that we report the death on Tuesday 6 December 2022 of Major David Henderson,1RS, affectionately know in the Battalion as The Rock. He died peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. His funeral will be held at 1400 on Monday 19 December 2022 at Perth Crematorium, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2PE. There will be no reception after the funeral.
A memorial Reception to remember David will be held 1300 – 1830 on Saturday 13 May 2023 at Castle Menzies, Weem, By Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2JD. Further details will be promulgated in due course.
RIP Davie (The Rock)our condolences to the Henderson family at such a sad time words are never enough.
Our regards
From
Dave & Janet
Dickson
THE LATE MAJOR DAVID HENDERSON …. AKA “THE ROCK”
As far as I can recall, David joined 1RS when we were stationed at Redford Barracks in the 80’s. Transferred to us from the REME in the rank of Sergeant.
A great friend whom I had great respect and admiration for. He will be sadly missed. Thoughts at this time with his family. RIP David my friend.
UP THE ROYALS
So saddened by the news of ” The Rock ” passing away.
He was my Coy Sgt Maj in werl and was our vehicle gaffer during the Gulf.
When he asked you to jump, you really didn’t ask how high, you just jumped. What a man, what a man
He will be sadly sadly missed by a helluva lot of folk
RiP ” The Rock “
Rip Dave
The last time I saw The Rock was on a very wintery touchline at Dreghorn watching an Army Cup rugby match. Few spectators were braving the torrential rain being blown at gale force across the playing fields. All were happed-up in layers of clothing and waterproofs – except David in trousers lightweight, open necked combat jacket and, as always, no jersey heavy wool!
What a GREAT man and soldier. He was our Platoon Commander (5Pl) as a CSgt for a wee while. Combat jacket and shirt only………..no JHW.
RIP
Halfcaht
CHRISTMAS CARDS – WARNING NOTICE Please note that we have decided again this year not to send out Christmas Cards this year – the main factor being the extortionate cost for postage. As an alternative, it is our intention once again to give a cash donation to GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND. I do hope that this does not offend anyone.
Bill and Lyn.
I attended the St Andrews Night Dinner on Saturday and sad to say I believe I was the only Old Royal in attendance.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening with table 8 all mixing well. I made some very good friends on the night and really enjoyed meeting everyone. Kenya was discussed by a number of us.
at the end of the dinner all but Christine and Ian (of the Older Generation) retired to the bar and the liquid refreshments flowed in copious amounts, so did the talk. It looks like I made a special friendship with Judy Hickson, who is a very nice lady way above my intellect.
We all eventually left at 0130Hrs, I shared the Taxi from the RSC with a very nice couple who, Names unknown, refused to let me pay anything towards the Taxi fare and I arrived at my accommodation in Gilmerton at 0200Hrs. Up at 0800 and made my way home to Glenluce near Stranraer (by train), arriving home at 1500Hrs – exhausted but happy with the night’s events.
Sad too hear about Alastair Ritchie.
Served in the Bn at the same time and remember him.
Thoughts are with the family
Alex Moore -Southern Branch
I remember him letting a whole bunch of us scream up and down the square in Mercer Bks in his brand-new mini cooper .Some man
It is with great sadness that we report the death on Sunday 20 November 2022 of Lt Alastair Ritchie, 1RS 1969 – 1972, brother of Brig Charles Ritchie. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Further details will be promulgated when known.
Al and I joined within days of each other. His banjo playing was nearly as fast as his driving! Sorry to learn of his death.
Jim Blythe