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Frank Allewell
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Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Rorkes drift Hotel Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:20 pm | |
| Its with great sadness that I have to tell the forum that Charles Aikenhead my very dear friend has died in an accident at the hotel. It seems that a fire break exercise got out of control and spread to one of the hotel buildings. In fighting the fire Charles died. There is at this stage no other news but I will will pass on anything that comes up.
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![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Rorkes drift Hotel Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:40 pm | |
| Oh dear that's very sad.
My condolences to his family & friends
Simon |
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![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Rorkes drift Hotel Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:49 pm | |
| Frank thanks for posting. |
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![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Rorkes drift Hotel Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:18 pm | |
| Frank,
What terrible news.
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your friend.
John |
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![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Rorkes drift Hotel Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:13 am | |
| Charles Aikenhead was commissioned into the Irish Guards from RMA Sandhurst on 17 December 1965. He retired from the British Army as a Captain in March 1974 due to ill health. |
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![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Rorkes drift Hotel Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:38 pm | |
| Very sorry to hear Frank
My condolences
Sam |
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![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Rorkes drift Hotel Wed Jul 08, 2020 5:44 pm | |
| How Charles’ death is being reported in a local newspaper report: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] |
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![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Rorke's Drift Hotel Thu Jul 09, 2020 2:06 am | |
| Yes , very sad news indeed . RIP Charles . 90th |
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![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Rorkes drift Hotel Thu Jul 09, 2020 4:51 pm | |
| It is very sad. Charles was such a nice person, and he always gave me a fantastic deal when I stayed at his establishment. His business venture has employed a great many of the local community, and he will be greatly missed by such a lot of people. He was a true gentleman. Thank you, Charles. |
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![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Rorkes drift Hotel Fri Jul 10, 2020 4:57 am | |
| That is very sad news, I was there last on the 140th anniversary and had a great time, thank you Charles and GOD BLESS. |
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![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Rorkes drift Hotel Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:14 am | |
| As an update. Charles was cremated on Friday and a service was held at the hotel. The ashes will be held until the covid crisis is over and visitors will be allowed then a further service will be conducted.
Phumula ngokuthula mngani wami |
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![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Rip charles Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:00 pm | |
| So very sad to hear of the passing of Charles, we stayed at rorkes drift , And often sat and chatted with Charles, He was a unique man, may he rest in peace.
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![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Rorkes drift Hotel Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:22 am | |
| Charles sons are eventually arriving this week in RSA. A memorial service will be held on November 14th at RD. Fortunatly covid is on the decline so Im able to fly up to pay last respects. If any other locals wish to attend please contact Paul at the hotel, attendance is limited to 50 in accordance with covid regs. |
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![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Rorkes drift Hotel Wed Nov 18, 2020 9:48 am | |
| My thoughts are also with Charles and his family. I am delighted to hear that the sons want to carry on the legacy. The Hotel is a wonderful place to stay and Paul a wonderful guide. |
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![Rorkes drift Hotel Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Rorkes drift Hotel Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:46 am | |
| Hi Simon I got back last night.Paul is looking forward to seeing you and your crew. |
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