Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Paul dont forget as of today you can upload photos.
But yes Ive seen this...is that it?? I thought there was a top, a figure to be placed on top of it !!?? I was waiting for the next piece of it to arrive....
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Terry Nunn
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The statue will be added later Paul(s). It will be unveiled on September 3rd by no less a person than Winston Churchill, the new incarnation that is!"
Terry
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Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Ah thanks for that info Terry - phew! I was a bit worried there for a minute as it looks a tad disappointing as is.
Terry Nunn- Location: London Road, Dover
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Don't say you haven't been invited Paul!! (Chuckle)
Terry
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Guest 650- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Wow! Thank you for the picture, Paul aka Scotchie. I've been looking forward to seeing how it would appear.
Congratulations indeed to Don Hunter, for this achievement.
I'm thrilled to see the Merchant Navy recognised thus (and will confess a personal interest too, as my dad served with the Atlantic convoys).
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MaggieSK
My old Polish Dad was full of admiration for the chaps that served with the atlantic convoys.
''They must have been bloody brave or daft'' to quote him.Some praise indeed coming from a Polish Air Force officer...who were all just mad!!!!
I shall remember your dad next time I am on the seafront.
Marek
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Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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I was expecting it though to be on the spot of the miner when he left......
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 663- Registered: 20 Mar 2008
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The unveiling on the front wednesday it start's at 11 oclock there 's also a service as it's Merchant navy day to, from the picture it look's good so well done to Don hunter who will be giveing an address on wednesday after the unveiling and the wreath laying.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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Just to make sure Dover District Merchant Navy Day Wednesday 3rd September guests to arrive by 10.45Am Service comences at 11.00am.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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I'm very sorry I won't be able to attend that - our Merchant seamen have much to be respected for.
Roger
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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is this open to all, or by invitation only?
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Invitation I believe Howard, although the public can "be in the area" of course - those who are around the seafront on the 3rd.
Roger
Dovorians omitted from being included in something that matters to Dovorians? Say it ain't so.........
Terry Nunn- Location: London Road, Dover
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The section of road in front of the memorial will be closed to traffic and seating provided. The service will be open to all.
Terry
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Hurrah!
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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I had a look this morning and I understand a statue is to be added.
I am not really sure a statue is needed, There is something understated and dignified in it as it is now and somehow that seems appropriate for these often unsung heroes of the war.
The inscription is very moving...
I had a look today as well, and both my 13 year old daughter and I found the inscription moving and dignified.
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DDC LATEST********
Chairman of Dover District Council, Cllr Bernard Butcher, with the Kent Branch of the Merchant Navy Association, is organising a special service for Merchant Navy Day and to unveil the Dover Merchant Navy War Memorial on Dover seafront at 11am on Wednesday 3 September, and all are welcome to attend.
The service begins at 11am at Marine Parade and will include a parade of standard bearers, the unveiling and dedication of the Dover Merchant Navy War Memorial, and a wreath-laying ceremony. There will be an address from the Chairman of the Kent Branch of the Merchant Navy Association, Mr Donald Hunter, and a closing address by the Chairman of Dover District Council.
The Merchant Navy War Memorial was funded by donations to the Dover and District Merchant Navy Memorial Fund in remembrance of the Merchant Navy Seamen who lost their lives in World War II.
For more information on Merchant Navy Day and the unveiling of the Memorial, please call the Secretary to the Chairman at Dover District Council on (01304) 872003.