Some help for a service guy off facebook post

dawyldthing

I don't normally ask but saw this doing the rounds so thought i'd ask on here as if anyone knows something about it there usually on here:

LAYING TO REST AN OLD SOLDIER. THIS WAS SENT TO US TODAY. CAN ANYONE HELP?
My name is Christopher Homer and I am the home manager of Marmion Nursing Home which is located in Tamworth, Staffordshire.
I am writing to ask your advice as we have just lost a resident of ours aged 89 years. He has been in our home for 21 years and has passed having no family members or next of kin.
As a young man he served in the forces as a marine and was honoured with the veterans badge that he treasured very much and loved nothing more than listening to old time songs that took him back. As he has no family members his funeral will be attended by staff from the home only. I therefore ask if there is a way of contacting veterans in our area who may wish to pay their respects to a fellow serviceman.

If you can help and wish to contact me you can do so by calling 01827 67953.

Thank You

Christopher Homer.



I got it off this link https://www.facebook.com/cakesbyrebeccatamworth?ref=stream so if someone knows something if you go on there and give advice it would be good on you

Gonzo33

I don't have faceache but might be worth pointing that gentleman in the direction of the Royal British Legion.

Fergie76

There was one on Facebook a month or two ago of something similar. I think the old boy was a Sailor. the funeral was in Portsmouth and there was quite a good turnout.

Can't find the link now though.

Errata

Might be worth the Home contacting the nearest RM Association branch and ask if any ex Royal could attend the funeral.
http://www.royalmarinesassociation.org.uk/about-us/sub-page/

mountainofdebt

Here's a link
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/strangers-rally-to-honour-ex-marine-jimmy-1-4802832

Would also try navy-net.co.uk

Fergie76

mountainofdebt wrote: »

Here's a link
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/strangers-rally-to-honour-ex-marine-jimmy-1-4802832

Would also try navy-net.co.uk

That's the one I was thinking of.

Fergie76

This is in the Daily Mail today. Over 500 people turned out.

Great effort.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2308142/War-veteran-given-heros-send-hundreds-strangers-turn-funeral-following-email-care-home.html

aliasojo

Very touching.

It's renewed my faith in people.