Richard Frost KRRC/2GJ Assn wrote:

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24053459 Dave Cormack 2GJ/2RGJ 1965/1988 Died on Wednesday December 22nd. Details of his Funeral will be posted here once known.

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Bless you Dave old friend. Condolences to his nearest and dearest.

Had the pleasure of knowing Dave from serving together as young soldiers in the sixtys up to me being posted from 2 RGJ in 1983. The last time we spoke was last May, in Davies Street, during the KRRC annual reunion. Dave was always a very unassuming indavidual but one of the most professional soldiers I had the pleasure of serving with. He was always totaly loyal to his soldies and held in respected by all ranks in 2 RGJ.

My condonlences go out to his family

Had the great pleasure of knowing Dave, completing the NCO Cadre in Gibralter together.
On behalf of the Riflemens Club (Cyprus Branch) and both Sue & Myself our thoughts & condolences are sent to the family

Celer Et Audax

Sleep tight Dave. Remeber you well from the COP days 77/78 SOUTH ARMAGH Tour.
You inspired many young RIFLEMEN.
Stand tall & easy on that HILL, your duty is don brother RIFLEMAN.
See you in the FRV mate.
My thoughts are with your loved ones.
SWIFT & BOLD.
AGKEP

It's sad to see someone so full of life go so relatively early.
Mabel, Brenda and I send our condolences to you , Shaun and Tracey.
Dave I hope they have ear defenders in heaven, cos you were never the quietest of men, but always good fun and loyal to a fault. Wonderful memories of our happy, hooligan days together in the A/Tks (Wombats of course, just for the bang).
God Bless you mate
Pat and Brenda

Mabel so sorry to here of you're loss my condolences to you and you're family dave was a good man and soldier. if you need any thing my no is 07767783410.

I have lost my Battle Bud, Rifleman and good friend. We had so many good       times when we last served together in 'C' Coy Minden and many years prior to that. A Great  man with a great sense of humour that will be sadly missed.   Our condolences go out to Mabel Sean & Tracey who he loved and adored.  God bless Dave Steve Barbara & Family

So sad to hear about Dave.  Condolences to all his family and friends. 

**reposting as last message didnt seem to show up, apologies if you get the message twice**

Dad....

All, Sean Cormack here. Son of.

I just wanted to take time to thank all those names that have taken the time out to put a message on here during this difficult time. Rest assured we have read them all. It means a lot to us, and it also cheers me up to realise my memory still has some life in it as I recognise a lot of the names from my childhood.

Dad had been battling cancer since the summer, but sadly for us it took him far too quickly, although we do take some solace in the fact that he passed with peace and dignity, with no pain, which was his wish.

Me, Tracey and Mum are looking after each other as we always have, perhaps just holding a little tighter at the moment.

It seems unbelievable that he is no longer here, the world for me is now a stranger (and a little quieter) place. I keep expecting him to send me a text, walk through the door or to tell me another fairly lengthy story about his time with any one of you fellas. He left the army a while back, but will forever be one of your own.

Dad didnt want flowers at the funeral (he was in charge right to the end, this was one of the strict instructions given!!), so apart from a few from Me, Mum and Tracey it was his wish, if you feel you are able,. to have the money that you would have spent on flowers given to the hospice where he spent his final days.

Its a truly wonderful place with amazing staff and Dad was made to feel very comfortable, even though he was constatly taking the pi** out of them all.

I have posted the link below for donations.

http://www.cottagehospice.org.uk/donation.html

Dad's Funeral Details

Thursday, 13th January

Hearse leaving Mum and Dads house at 12.30 (if you want Mum's home address contact me on the details below and I'll get them to you)

Service at Eltham Crematorium - North Chapel at 1.15pm

Following this we'll be going to the Millenium Suite at Charlton Athletic Football Club to drink a few shandies in his honour (as Dad was a Chelsea fan he'll have to forgive me for that one)

Sincerely, thankyou for all of your messages. If you cant make it, raise a glass in his honour wherever you may be.

Sean

sean@cifm.co.uk
07771 933 742

God Bless to a gentleman who will always be remembered for being a good friend to all those who knew him, especially when needed.  Forever in our memories, all my love to Mabel, Sean and Tracey.

To my dearest brother Dave,joker until the end you will be so sadly missed by all of us and all your friends from your regiment who posted such lovely messages to you and the family.A light might of gone out in our family but we hold onto such wonderful memories that will never flicker or fade.Sleep well my big brother till we meet again love you forever.Stephanie,Graham Jacqui,julie,Laura,Katie,Glynn,Mike,Jody,Lewis,Rhys,Morgan,Kian.xxxxxxxxxxxx

** HOSPICE FUNDRAISING UPDATE**

All

If you feel you are able, please click the link below

Thanks

Sean

http://www.justgiving.com/sean-cormack

I remember Dave from when we were in the Anti-Tanks in Muenster - so sad to hear of his passing. Sincere condolences to his family.H

Sean

I just heard about your Dad. I'm so sorry to hear about his passing. I met him perhaps the first day we formed up as a Section of 4 Pl. at Winchester in March 1965. I think he was the youngest of us...and I was only just turned 18!  I seem to recall us being together also in 14 Pl once we got to the Bn in Penang - in fact I have a photo somewhere that includes the first two RGJ casualties: Rfn Kelway and Webster, both fine lads.  Perhaps you have a copy?

I last saw your Dad a few years ago on a jaunt in Steibis, Bavaria. We climbed the Big Mountain with Davey Grant, another old and bold GJ.

Your Dad was a great character; full of life and never in the dumps for long. He was a good soldier back in the Borneo days and I can see he remained one. I'm sure you're proud of him and have every right to be so. Please pass on my commiserations to your mother.

Hughie Vernon