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Ken A

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My Father(Mick the Rat) DCM. BEM. ONE OF THE BEST
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IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT I ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF MY FATHER,MICK RATTIGAN (MICK THE RAT) A TRUE GREEN JACKET AND RFN TILL THE END! HE DIED ON THE AM OF THE 21,05 08,
HIS LAST WISH WAS FOR A GREEN JACKET FUNERAL,AT THE MILATARY CEMETERY AT SHORNCLIFFE , FOLKESTONE,
WITH FULL HONOURS. R.I.P DAD .STAND EASY AT THAT MUSTER IN THE SKY.
ALL OUR LOVE... RICHARD.DAVID.&KAREN.
I MAY NEED SOME HELP WITH THE FUNERAL AS HE WOULD LIKE A BUGLAR, A FLAG AND ALL HIS MATES TO TURN UP FOR A BEER OR 5,
ANY HELP TO HIS SON ratty@gubba123@hotmail.co.uk. WE LOVE YOU DAD.XXX

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David Askew

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So very sad.

Mick The Rat was an exceedingly good bloke, always fun, always smiling... always good to have around, especially if things got 'exciting.'

Sincere condolences to Mick's family; please know that he was liked and respected in equal measure, by us, his peers.
A true Greenjacket.

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Malcolm Donnison ex 3 rgj

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 May I take this opportunity to send my sincere condolences to all of Mick's family and close friends.R.I.P Mick ,you were a true soldier,respected by all you met, Stand easy Mick.

Hi ratty
I have tried to e mail you but there is a problem with the address you have put on.If you contact your dads local branch of rgj they should be able to assist you with the bugler and a flag.
respects to you all
Don

Malcolm Don Donnison

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geordie coulson

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i am so sorry to hear the sad news of the death of mick my condolences go to his family at this sad time mick was a well respected R.I.P. mick 
                                              geordie coulson                                            


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Bill Netcher

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I am saddened to hear this very sad news.       Mick you certainly was a True and True Green Jacket as when vere any one asked of your advice you always found the time to give an answer.

RIP Mick and my sincere condolences to your Family God Bless You

Bill Netcher Ex 3 RGJ

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Rossy

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Mick was my first Sgt at IJLB in Shornecliff- because of him I chose 3 RGJ, and I still find myself doing things Mick taught me 30 years later- a true legend- RIP

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George Herbert ex 3RGJ

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I am saddened by the news of the loss of another Chosen Man.  Some good memories of a good soldier.

Condolences to Mick's family.

RIP Mick

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Dave Smith 88

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Very sad news indeed, Mick was one of my training screws (1975) at the Rifle depot. a Straight Ace and a great "Green Jacket" !!

My thoughts, condolences, and best wishes to all his family. 

Smudger
  

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Robin Crockford

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I was greatly saddened to hear of Micks passing away, I both liked and respected him. He was a man who faced life and enjoyment full-on and to me, he exemplified the spirit of the true rifleman.
My condolence to his family.
Rest in Peace Mick.
Robin.

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Jimmy Matthews

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A sad loss.  Condolences to his family.



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Chalkie Parfitt

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Posted by DWM on Request of Chalkie.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mick 'the rat' Rattigan. A true Greenjacket in every sense of the word.My sincere condolences to Mick's Family at this very sad time.Rest easy and in peace Mick.

Chalkie

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Mark Westbrook

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Sad news indeed. A fine man who always kept us "young 'uns" in check with his inimitable manner. A true Rifleman. My sincere condolences to his family.

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Graham Simpson

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Sincere condolences to Micks friends and family, he will be missed

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Bill. G 3RGJ

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I was saddened to hear the news about Mick, yet another real Rifleman and a gentleman. Bye Mick.

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Brian "Ballistics" Balicki

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Deeply saddened by the passing of Mick, he was one Regimental "legend" I had the honour to meet, a man of Green and forever an immortal.  Condolences to family and friends at this very sad time.  God bless you as you finally stand easy.

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Martin Lile

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Mick was a legend.  I remember him with fond memories.  He appeared larger than he really was, in that he had a heart of gold and always had a kind word.  Best wishes to his family and closest friends at this very sad time.

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Pat Bibby

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Sad to learn of the passing of Mick - another "legend" of 3RGJ - once seen never forgotten - always ready for a laugh and a beer. My sincere condolences.

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Keith Kneller

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Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mick (the rat) Rattigan.   I knew him when he was on Boy Service and thought well of him.    I met up with him a few times during my Service Time and always got on with him well.   Another good 'Brigade' man gone to the keeper in the sky.   My Sincere Condolences go to his family.

I dont know if you would prefer a 'Green Jacket Brigade' Flag which is what your Father joined or a 'Rifle Brigade' Flag but I have a full sized 'Green Jacket Brigade' Funeral Drape with 'Brigade' Badge on it if you would care to borrow it or you might like to contact RHQ for details of the Rifle Brigade Flag!

Just leave a message here for me if you would like the Drape.  

Regards Keith.

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Chris Wagstaff

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  Rest in peace Mick

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Ratty

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keith
       thank you for the offer, it would be a great help if i could borrow the brigade drape.
ratty



don
     thanks for your reply, not sure what is wrong with the email link but it is the correct address

ratty

Corrections have now been made to the email address and it should be working as gubba123@hotmail.co.uk.


Ken A

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Mark Sharman

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Ratty, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father and fellow Rifleman, my sincere condolences to you and your family at this very sad time.  Shaggy. 

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Tom Connolly

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Sorry to her that another good man has passed away,Sincere condolences to Micks Family.

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Bob Tilley

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Ratty, I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your father. I too, have some very fond memories of him.

I send my condolences to you, and the rest of your family, at this very very sad time.

R.I.P. Mick, Stand easy

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JOCK BARR

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My Condolences, to Micks family.
Will always have fond memories of you Mick,  GOD SPEED MY OLD FRIEND.

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Dave Moreland

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What a really lovely bloke Mick was,a really true Gentleman and Rifleman,Gods Speed Mick..

Dave M.

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Macker

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Richard,

I have sent an email to you and we can speak tomorrow if you are about.

Don't worry about anything.

x

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ratty

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hi macker
             thanks for the post,however i have not recieved your email and would really like to speak with you. my contact number is 07825410617.
many thanks richard.

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Macker

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Dear Chosen Men,

Ratty has got a flag thanks to Don of the North.  We will be organising the bugler.

If anybody out there is in touch with Ron Dixon or Johnny Powell could you please let them know about Mick?

Dates etc will be posted once we get all the details next week.

Thanks. 

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Macker

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Posted by DWM on Request.

Macker 

DWM,



Would you please put this message on the other boards?



Sid B has asked me to place some information on the site...



Full details/date of Mick Rattigan's burial service etc will not be known until next Wednesday (28 May).  His family have requested no flowers (family flowers only) but those wishing to send a donation should address it to:



MR N.R. PAYNE



SSAFA FOLKESTONE



51 MIDDLEMEAD



BROADMEAD VILLAGE



FOLKESTONE



CT19 5UB 



Please annotate the back of ANY cheques 'MICK RATTIGAN' and make them out to 'SSAFA' who are dealing directly with Mick's NOK as far as Mick's final wishes are concerned.



Thanks everybody.



RIP Mick god bless you mate.



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Wilkesy

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My sincere condolences to Rick and family on the loss of your father.

 Mick was a highly respected man, his name was always mentioned with a smile, he made many friends (young and old), left his mark on the battalion and influenced many of those lucky enough to come into contact with him, Rick, if I could be half of what your ol' man was I would be a very proud Rifleman.

"One of the best"

Rest easy Mick,
 
Martin 

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