Gunner Clifford Loring

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You are not alone mate. When I was over in Belfast Sunday before last, I stood as near as I could to the very spot it happened and had a quiet moment.
Rest easy Gunner.

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It was from that part of Andersonstown that we in Musgrave Pk used to get 'beat up' by the provos just before a cease fire.
We knew where it came from because the feckers even got rid of their tracer.

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another year goes by, I am here with 3 grandkids, something that Clifford never got to do, we will not forget him.

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Laid to rest in Grimethorpe, Barnsley. RIP.

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Thankyou PC for the pic, looks like the headstone needs a tickle up, wish I could pop over to do it.

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I find that may sometimes be a ticklish matter folks.
The old time-worn wooden crosses may be time expired - but it can possibly be contrary to the bereaved wishes that they be removed.
The lillies look to be fairly fresh or maybe P-C put them there.
The grave itself is tidy, whereas the stone needs cleaning - or does it.
I think I would prefer my stone to age naturally if I had one.
Common sense rules.
But whatever folks do - please do it sympathetically. Wire brushes and industrial cleansing acids are right out.

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We will let DH think he may get a headstone but it is the glue factory for him. This year I did not go to the Moggil cenotaph as usual, got up to very low blood pressure, had to work on that first. We will not forget them.

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I have not forgotten Clifford, I was in hospital again, will never forget.