I have read this on the other side of the world, I am in real shock. Steve became a mentor to me in Gibraltar, he remained so for most of my career of 20 years and we have kept in contact for the last 20 years since my leaving the regiment. I am really sorry and sad to hear this news. My sincere condolences to his family.
So sad to hear of Steves passing.
A true gentleman & GREEN JACKET.
Good bye Steve sleep well, you can stand easy.
My thoughts are with your loved ones.
SWIFT & BOLD
Steve's funeral is at 1400hrs 19/02/2013 @ Basingstoke Crematorium. If you want to send flowers, we'd rather you made a donation to Help for Heroes in his honour.http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/donations.html
Steve's funeral is at 1400hrs 19/02/2013 @ Basingstoke Crematorium. If you want to send flowers, we'd rather you made a donation to Help for Heroes in his honour.http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/donations.html
Shocked by the sad news off my great mate Steve's passing, Dwe work hard and played even harder, together in 2RGJ, my sincere condolences to his children Steve, Jonathan, Lee and Natalie.
I remember Steve very well, as will most that served in 2RGJ, he was all that everyone has said here , a shock to hear of his passing , my sincere condolences to his family
So sorry to hear the news of Steve Kinrade. I always enjoyed catching up by phone and, all too infrequently, seeing him in person. Nothing was ever too much trouble. He contributed much to the Greenjackets. My condolences to his family.
This is turning in to a year of shocks. I met Steve through my work for the association website. During the time we were experiencing difficulties with both the regiment and association Steve was always there batting for us and being the voice of reason, Steve could see that the future for the association was by embracing the power of the internet at a time when most at senior level still preferred the slate and chalk. He was a good friend. Rest in peace Steve, another good man gone to the FRV far too early.
Many things have been said about Steve, all of which tell of the man he is. Can't remember when our paths first cossed but a few years have passed since that day. Hehas always been a very will do kind of man. If he didn't know the answer he knew someone who did.
RIP my dear old Mucker.
Can't be there next Friday as I am attending another Cremation in Thornton {Liverpool} for a work colleague.
I will as always raise a glass of Port to you then Steve.
Steve was A Coy clerk when I joined 2RGJ in Catterick in early 1974 and I still remember the kindness he extended to an ex-Junior in his first few weeks of adult service. His decency and sense of humour were much appreciated at the time and for years to come, and I was fortunate to enjoy his company on many later occasions. He was great fun to talk to, with a dry and understated wit, but was also very knowledgeable and extremely efficient at his job. He was still giving me sound advice and much-appreciated assistance 22 years later when I was leaving the regiment. I can't attend the funeral but extend my sincere condolences to his family at this time. A sad and early loss of a fine man.
So shocked and saddened to hear of Steve's passing. I will always remember him from 2RGJ (and his work at RHQ and RGJA) as a most decent, honest, calm and respected man with a with a wonderful sharp dry wit. Sincere condolences to all his family.
Steve, You were not only a good friend, but a true and honest MUCKER. I was proud, when I stood with you when you married Dorothy. Remember our old A. Coy. Club? "Well its your round" and no changing water into wine. Cheers and god bless mate. THE STUMPS.
.... and our world is a little bit poorer for having lost Steve Kinrade.
In 2RGJ, Steve helped me thru' many an administrative nightmare and did much to give me sound advice on leaving the Army.
Always one to give help with a wry comment and a hint of a smile.
He would shake his head in mock frustration when I reported to the Bn Hq to " once again" query the progress for the application of my British Citizenship and later my Passport, ......... rolling his eyes, he'd make me laugh by complaining, " Bloody Foreigners, ruining my day "......
Well mate, we'll all RV soon enough.
Sympathy to Steves family and remember the good times.
Only just heard the tragic news. My sincere condolences to the family. Steve and I met on the train toWinchester and walked through the gates together on the first day. We had our first army meal together and then suffered training together. side by side in 9 Platoon Training Company. I went to the 1st Battalion and so we parted but met up again at the Guard House at Winchester 30 years on to the day where we were photographed together. He was a true friend and forever a Royal Green Jacket. I will miss him.. I am missing him.....and will never forget him. When I next march at the Cenotaph he will be in my thoughts and if there is another life, another place, then perhaps we will march together again. I certainly hope so. Sleep easy my friend.
You probrably don't know me but my Mum and Dad were very good friends of Steve's ... my parents are Frank and Judith Jones and my Dad was in the Royal Green Jackets with Steve
I just wanted to take a moment to send you our condolences - My Dad passed away on the 25th November 2011 and it's left us with a huge gap in our lives, so hopefully my Dad and Steve, along with other Green Jacket friends, are catching up in another world somewhere ...