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Date: Apr 22, 2006

Death of George Humphrey

Date: Apr 22, 2006

Shocked and saddened to hear george humphrey has passed away,although i did not serve with or have the privilidge of serving under george,we spent many moments sharing memories of the many great friends and fellow riflemen we both knew,it has always amazed me how guys like george could give so much and ask for so little in return,but then i suppose,isnt that one of the characteristics of the regiment george served so well,my thoughts and those of my family are with norma and family at this time.

Date: Apr 22, 2006

This is a very sad day.

George was the best of people.

Date: Apr 22, 2006

another sad day for Green jackets

even worst for Norma, she has all our regrets

George was a real Rifleman and will be saddly

missed by the all who knew him .

rest well ole mate your with

your comrades now.

Date: Apr 22, 2006

This certainly is a very sad day.

Another one of our famous Green Jacket Family has sadly departed us to that Big Muster in the sky.

RIP George and My condolences to Norma and Family and God Bless You All.

Bill Netcher

Date: Apr 22, 2006

Just heard about the sad news of George passing away.Condolences to Norma and all his family.

RIP George you will always be re-membered

Malcolm Donnison

Date: Apr 22, 2006

Another sad day when a fellow rifleman passes on, we will remember him.

Condolences to his family

Date: Apr 22, 2006

Heartfelt sympathies to georges family.

Our paths crossed many times in Battalion and george was regarded as a good soldier and dedicated Greenjacket.

A sad loss for us and his family.

Respectfully

RM

Date: Apr 22, 2006

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES TO GEORGE'S FAMILY, A GREAT LOSS AND ANOTHER BRICK MISSING FROM THE BATTALION HISTORY

Date: Apr 22, 2006

So sad to hear the news about George.

My condolences to his family .

Mick Jackson.

Date: Apr 22, 2006

Those we know don't go away'

they walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near,

Our thoughts of you as we missed so very dear.

Our condolences to Norma and the family

George Berry and family

Date: Apr 22, 2006

Deepest sympathy to Norma & Family.

I never got to meet George but though he was very ill himself, he took the time to send me a get well card a few weeks ago. From what I hear this was typical of the man.

RIP George

Ian Connell

Date: Apr 23, 2006

Gareth Dixon wrote:

It is with great saddness and a very heavy heart that I have to inform you all that George passed away at 2315hrs last night. Arrangements will be notified to you all shortly via the memoriom site. Family flowers only but donations can be given to the undertakers who will be handling the arrangements: H.L Humphries,69 Liverpool Road,Crosby Liverpool L23 5SE. Donations will be given to leukaemia research in rememberence of George.

I never had a lot of dealings with George but those that I did will always be fondly remembered, as has been said many times a sad loss for the regiment but much more so for his family, i know that the regiment will always be there for them should they need us.

Date: Apr 23, 2006

The passing of George has so saddened me, when George joind the 3rd he came to 11 plt C Coy. It was a great platoon we were all good mates, so much that when we have events we have a seperate photo taken of 11plt and now we have lost our George i feel badly affected Knowing he wont be with us. He was a tough sod and you could,nt hold him back from wanting to learn. When we were learning Morse Code he excelled in that so much that he could strap the key board to his thigh and virtually tap out while walking. He was very tough mentally. If you were going into a dodgy situation George would be pushing right up along side of you. He was full of spirit, i know the whole of 11 plt of his early days will miss him greatly

My condolences to Norma and there Family.

Date: Apr 23, 2006

Wasnt fortunate enough to know George. it is always sad to loose one of our fellow Green Jackets

deepest sympathy to Georges family

Arnie Steele 2RGJ

Date: Apr 23, 2006

I knew and loved George for over 40 years. I spent a wonderful day with him just a couple of weeks ago. We laughed and joked the whole day. We spoke of older, better times and not once, did he show any sign of self pity. When I left him in the evening he was smiling broadly and a real joy to behold. This terrible thing that eventually took him from us took nothing from him. He was strong, joyous, generous and loving until the end and that is how I shall remember him. Waving from his door, laughing.

Date: Apr 23, 2006

A very sad loss he will missed, condolences to all his family

Bob Such:

Date: Apr 23, 2006

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO NORMA & FAMILY,ON THE PASSING OF GEORGE. From Zubes & Shirley Aubrey.

Date: Apr 23, 2006

I served with George in Recce Platoon in Berlin in 1975/6. George was a true professional and always up for a laugh. I enjoyed working with George. I would like to send my deepest sympathy to his wife Norma and his family.

God Bless you George, Rest In Peace mate.

Forever Green

Ted

Date: Apr 23, 2006

Another good 'en has bailed out to the other side.

Good Luck George a pleasure to have known you.

Dave Moreland

Date: Apr 23, 2006

georges passing has realy left me sadend .a fighter till the end ,as milo and jimmy have already said he was a tough little sod.

i was so glad that we met again at the borneo night ,we drank a bit to much and talked about happy days long ago in 11plt in borneo ,and him on kemo as well a true rfn to the last.we were and still are a tight bunch, who grew up together in the jungle we had a trust in each other that i have not had since then and our george was a big part of that

it has been a privalige to have a known george .the world will be a sadder place without him.

he will always remain in my thoughts and my heart.

rest in peace my son you deserve it.

our deepest sympathy to you norma@ family

from ray @ sharon truscott

Date: Apr 24, 2006

I am very sad to hear about George's passing, and my deepest condolences to George's family.

Date: Apr 24, 2006

So very sad to hear that another good soldier has joined his comrades. George was a class act never to be forgotten, my thoughts are with Norma and the family. Rest well my friend you will be sadley missed. God bless.

Mac.

Date: Apr 24, 2006

George was my neighbour in Winchester in 1971 and again in Berlin in 1975. You couldn't wish for a better person. My deepest condolences to Norma and his family.

Date: Apr 24, 2006

George,it was an honour and pleasure knowing you,my heartfelt feelings to Norma and the family,Al Joel

Date: Apr 24, 2006

I WAS SHOCKED AND SADDENED TO SEE GEORGE HAS PASSED AWAY .

MY CONDOLENCES TO NORMA AND THE FAMILY.

DEL HURDING EX 3RD R. G. J

Date: Apr 25, 2006

My deepest sympathy to George's family.

I did not know you personally George, but new your brother. You will be missed by all that walked with you, beside you, that served within the brotherhood.

We will meet at the big parade.

To those that remain here, we will never forget!

Date: Apr 25, 2006

Gareth Dixon wrote:

It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I have to inform you all that George passed away at 2315hrs last night. Family flowers only but donations can be given to the undertakers who will be handling the arrangements: H.L Humphries,69 Liverpool Road,Crosby Liverpool L23 5SE. Donations will be given to leukaemia research in rememberence of George. George's funeral arrangements are as follows: Service at St Luke's Church Liverpool Road Crosby L23 at 1400hrs Wednesday 3rd May. There will then be a short service at Thornton Crematoria at 1500rs. For those of you wishing to stay overnight after what should be an excellent time to reminisce at the wake the following details may be of use?? Park House Guest House Crosby L22 3XS : 0151 928 4343. The Rocking Horse Lodge {on Aintree Race Course}L9 5AS 0151 525 9040. Park Lodge Hotel L30 6YN. 0151 525 7555 For anyone with additional questions please find below Ginger Dixon`s contact numbers. Looking forward to seeing you all. Gareth W Dixon Home: 0151 287 3588 Business: 0151 929 2069 Mobile: 07976 743470

If you plan to come to say farewell to George can I ask you to call my home number and let me know, this will help with trying to get the catering correct. If I'm not in leave a message, 0151 287 3588.

Thanks

Ginger

Date: Apr 25, 2006

ITS WITH A HEAVY HEART THAT I READ ABOUT THE PASSING OF GEORGE, I OWE HIM A LOT. REST IN PEACE MATE. CONDOLENCES TO HIS LOVING FAMILY. DAVE SWORDS

Date: Apr 26, 2006

I am so very sad to hear about the sad loss of George he was the best of eggs and will be missed by so many.

I will remember him laughing and joking the day I showed him Norma and Grandson over the tall ship in the Albert Dock.

Thanks for all the good memories mate.

My thoughts are with you Norma and all your family

Harry