Monday 5th October.Remembering my father Hank.
4.2.1932 – 5.10.2009
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We didn’t know
We were making memoriesWe just thoughtWe were having fun.
An RAF fighter jet pilot, sailor, skiier, swimmer, water polo player, golfer, orator, cook, writer, sommelier, World traveller, painter, actor, model….
A little more about my father…..
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Eleven years ago today
Pancreatic cancer
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Frank and Hank
My son My father
Fly free
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Hank and I
Father and Mother
Hank and I
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The Journey of My Left Foot (whilst remembering my son) 
There’s so much personality in his photos! It made me smile fondly…and I never even met him! 🥰
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Thank you so very much.
He did seem larger than life to me. Always on the lookout for the next adventure, whether rescuing the Shah of Persia, sailing across the Atlantic, teaching Prince Charles to fly, going to the Oscars, flying me to a party in Palm Springs, going in and out of bars on Bourbon Street at midnight, roller skating along Venice Beach, snorkeling around Tobago, the BVI’s and Bermuda, intercepting ‘Russian bears’ across the skies above the North Sea….
So many experiences, so many stories to tell.
I’m glad he made you smile, you would have had a lot to talk about 😊
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Great memories I am sure. My wife passed away from pancreatic cancer too in 2018. always remembered. RIP
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Thank you.
And so very sorry for the loss of your precious wife.
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Thank you too!
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Beautiful memories 🙂
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Very many thanks.
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Hank sounds like an amazing man
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Thank you very much indeed.
He was very adventurous and outgoing … Never a dull moment, and not one to miss an opportunity.
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Lovely tribute.
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Thank you very much indeed.
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Beautiful tribute to your father. My father was born in 1932 too. He passed away in 2001, esophageal cancer. ฅ(≚ᄌ≚)
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Thank you very much.
So sorry for the loss of your precious father.
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Aww..thank you! ♡´･ᴗ･`♡
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Quite a man
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Thank you Derrick.
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This is a beautiful tribute to your dad, and I love the photos. It sounds like he was a man of many talents 🌹 xx
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Very many thanks.
He was accomplished in such a variety of skills, knowledge and pursuits. He always pushed himself hard.
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Beautiful photos!
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Thank you very much.
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You’re welcome.
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Such a lovely tribute 😍 More to read… so must go, but before I do, like to Thank You for your ‘Follow’ on my Blog 👍
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Thank you so much too.
Melanie x
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