RIP Thread January

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John Ex Aberdeen now E.R. said:
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I was working for one of the trawler owners on the dock, and can remember this happening as if it was yesterday. Doesn't seem 50 years ago, RIP all those that perished.
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I have clear memories of the tragedy and I occasionally wonder what became of Harry Eddoms, the lone survivor, and if he asked, "Why me?"
 
kirkellatiger said:
Mike Nicholson from Wolfreton School sadly passed away yesterday. I’m sure he taught a few people on here. Absolutely brilliant teacher and could teach any subject put to him. Well known for running with the Olympic torch through Beverley.
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Bit of a shock that. RIP Sir.
 
tigerincanada said:
I have clear memories of the tragedy and I occasionally wonder what became of Harry Eddoms, the lone survivor, and if he asked, "Why me?"
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I knew Harry Eddom very well, after the tragedy he came to work for the trawling company I worked for, so saw him every trip. He had a tough time in the aftermath, many blamed him for saving his own skin and not trying to save others. He was hounded by the media for quite a long time after that for his story, and I can't remember whether he did finally cave in to pressure to give it.

From what he told me the claims were very unfair, and that he did try to help others, but he was just the lucky one to survive. As far as I remember he worked for the company I worked for until the fishing industry finished and may well have gone on to man oil rig supply vessels, which many trawlers and their crew went onto after their fishing possibilities ended.
 
John Ex Aberdeen now E.R. said:
I knew Harry Eddom very well, after the tragedy he came to work for the trawling company I worked for, so saw him every trip. He had a tough time in the aftermath, many blamed him for saving his own skin and not trying to save others. He was hounded by the media for quite a long time after that for his story, and I can't remember whether he did finally cave in to pressure to give it.

From what he told me the claims were very unfair, and that he did try to help others, but he was just the lucky one to survive. As far as I remember he worked for the company I worked for until the fishing industry finished and may well have gone on to man oil rig supply vessels, which many trawlers and their crew went onto after their fishing possibilities ended.
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Thanks, John. I appreciate the info.
 
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Leon T Trout AFC said:
RIP Cyrille Regis
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Just watching SKY news. Some silly bint saying she wasn't a football fan but does remember when shecwas growing up hearing the song " Nice one, Cyril" and proceeding to sing it. The presenter agreed before a few moments later, obviously having received some information through his earphones, murmuring that perhaps that song was about Cyril Knowles.Oh, dear...
 
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