From: Jan Allcock
02/10/02
(I heard from Ken Swain that Norm - Jans father wasn't well
and sent him an e-mail)
I am replying on behalf of Norman as sadly we is unable to do so himself. He was very touched to receive your good wishes and is delighted to know that the "Vampire Association" is flourishing.
I am very sad to have to tell you that Dad will not recover as they have discovered him to be in the final throes of cancer of the stomach and liver. He is now having palliative care in Addenbrookes hospital and although his body is giving up, he most certainly is not. He is as lucid as he ever was and it has thrilled him no end to be in touch.
Please pass on any news you may have and I will ensure that he gets it.
With our thanks too,
Warmest wishes,
Jan (Norman's daughter)
From: Tony Miles
03/10/02
Churchie. Bravo Zulu you talented young thing.
Tackers
From: Jan Allcock
03/10/02
It is with much sadness that I write to tell you that my darling Dad died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of this morning. He was really thrilled to have had renewed contact and appreciated your warm wishes, as have my Mum and myself.
With warmest wishes.
From: Neville W. Lee
08/10/02
Hi Les
Just had a look atm the "Vampire" website, not bad, but
where did u get that photo supposedly of u in 1960, u almost look human, also Johhny King, was he ever that young? A little info u might not know that I moved from Parra six weeks ago to the beautiful north coast (Tweed Heads)
Regards Dixie
From: David Dixon (ex ORO/RO/LRO)
09/10/02
Great to see a website for a proper ship!! Lets hope they keep her alongside in Darling Harbour! not sink or scrap her, like those "plastic yank DDG's!!!" I have many photos from 1965/66 (the last FESR trip) which I will dig out and forward - Will be in Sydney in a week and will not miss a visit to her, and 2C Starboard. BZ.
Dic
E-mails of Interest
From: Kevin Wuillemin
13/12/02
Some of you guys may be interested in the memorial we have just dedicated to those who served in the Vietnam conflict. This is at Monument hill in Freo and had a good turn out. Tges pics were taken by Neil (Tic Toc) Ctercteko ex Vampire crew
Hope yo likee
Kev W
(If anybody would like to see these photo's email me on churchl@optusnet.com.au)
From: Brian Lynch
06/11/02
Am saddened to hear news of the passing of our Comms Officer
He always had the best interest of his men.
Regards Brian
ps Hadn't visited the site for a couple of weeks, it gets better all the time.
