It is with regret I advise that Kelly Byrne has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Kelly passed away on 16th March 2019 at Parapara, and is now at peace after a long illness.
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Key upcoming events:
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St Barbara's Day, Sunday 4th December 2022.
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Gunner's Day, Friday 26th May 2023.
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2023 RNZA Association AGM/Annual Reunion at Trentham Military Camp, Wellington. Date to be decided but likely a weekend in late Oct or Nov.
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Tuesday, 19 March, 2019
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Tuesday, 19 March, 2019
It is with regret I advise that Boyne Henderson has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Boyne passed away peacefully on 7 March 2019 at Waikato Hospital aged 88 years.
Rest in Peace Boyne. Thank you for your service.
They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old
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Monday, 18 March, 2019
It is with regret I advise that Jim Gould has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Jim passed away On November 10, 2018, at Coldstream Care Centre Ashburton; aged 96 years.
Rest in Peace Jim. Thank you for your service.
They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old
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Thursday, 14 March, 2019
Good morning all,
Applications for this award are now flowing in steadily. Those who want the insignia couriered to them without any parade are encouraged to note that on the application form.
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Wednesday, 13 March, 2019
We now have confirmed details for the UGC parade to be held at 16th Field Regiment, Linton Military Camp; Friday 5 April 1300hrs.
We look forward to seeing as many ex 161 Battery personnel along to support as possible
Tony McLeod
President
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Friday, 8 March, 2019
It is with regret I advise that Heta Tobin has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Heta passed away on 6th March 2019 aged 72.
Rest in Peace Heta. Thank you for your service.
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Thursday, 7 March, 2019
Dear fellow Gunners
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Thursday, 7 March, 2019
It is with regret I advise that Stephen Bent has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Stephen passed away peacefully on March 1st 2019 in the Bay of Plenty.
Rest in Peace Stephen. Thank you for your service.
We will miss you at our local Bay of Plenty gunner get togethers.
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Friday, 1 February, 2019
Join your comrades-in-arms for a weekend of memories and socialising.
Don't let this opportunity slip by – Put it in your diary NOW.
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Sunday, 9 December, 2018
It is with regret I advise that Doug Keenan has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Doug passed away peacefully on November 24th 2018, at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch.
Rest in Peace Doug. Thank you for your service.
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Saturday, 8 December, 2018
It is with regret I advise that Gym Wharepapa has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Gym passed away on 13th November 2018 in Gisborne.
Rest in Peace Gym. Thank you for your service.
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Friday, 7 December, 2018
It is with regret I advise that Eric Grainger has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Eric passed away peacefully at Fairview Village, Albany, on 25 October 2018, aged 98 years.
Rest in Peace Eric. Thank you for your service.
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Thursday, 6 December, 2018
It is with regret I advise that Jack Barrett has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Jack passed away in late October 2018 in Auckland, aged 96.
Rest in Peace Jack. Thank you for your service.
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Thursday, 6 December, 2018
It is with regret I advise that Doug Morrow has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Doug passed away On Thursday 11th October 2018 peacefully in Whakatane Hospital after a very short illness, aged 76.
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Wednesday, 5 December, 2018
It is with regret I advise that Peter Anderson has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Peter passed away at home in Auckland surrounded by his loving family on 10th October 2018, aged 73 years.
Rest in Peace Peter. Thank you for your service.