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From: RJH
Date: 12 Jun 1999
Time: 22:08:45
Remote Name: 210.55.147.212
>Some of you may very well be aware of the unfortunate news. > >It is with the greatest sadness that I advise of the death of Lt Gen Sir Leonard Thornton has passed away. > >16th Fd Regts most sincere condolences are extended to Lady Thornton and >the extended Thornton family. > >Arrangements have been under way for Sir Leonard's funeral in accordance >with both his and Lady Thornton's wishes. > >I can offer that the funeral is scheduled for Tues 15th Jun at 1230 hrs at >St Pauls Cathedral in Wellington. It will be followed by a private service >at the Karori crematorium. > >16th Fd Regt has been given the privilege of coordinating the tri-Service >guard for Sir Leonard. WO1 Bo Ngata is presently attending to these arrangements in Wellington. > >The Gunners will serve Sir Leonard professionally and with the highest >standards until the very end. > >Ubique > >Rob Hitchings