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+790th Drummer Boy 14 Kenny John Young ADMIN SRB1965 Frank Allewell 11 posters | Author | Message |
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Frank Allewell
Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
| 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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| | | SRB1965
Posts : 1203 Join date : 2017-05-13 Age : 59 Location : Uttoxeter - the last place God made and he couldn't be bothered to finish it.....
| 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 |
| | | ADMIN
Posts : 4349 Join date : 2008-11-01 Age : 65 Location : KENT
| Subject: Re: Rorkes drift Hotel Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:49 pm | |
| Frank thanks for posting. |
| | | John Young
Posts : 3238 Join date : 2013-09-08 Age : 68 Location : Слава Україні! Героям слава!
| 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 |
| | | Kenny
Posts : 588 Join date : 2013-05-07 Location : Brecon
| 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. |
| | | Drummer Boy 14
Posts : 2008 Join date : 2011-08-01 Age : 27
| Subject: Re: Rorkes drift Hotel Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:38 pm | |
| Very sorry to hear Frank
My condolences
Sam |
| | | John Young
Posts : 3238 Join date : 2013-09-08 Age : 68 Location : Слава Україні! Героям слава!
| 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.] |
| | | 90th
Posts : 10882 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 67 Location : Melbourne, Australia
| Subject: Rorke's Drift Hotel Thu Jul 09, 2020 2:06 am | |
| Yes , very sad news indeed . RIP Charles . 90th |
| | | warrior3
Posts : 100 Join date : 2010-06-28 Age : 58 Location : Maidstone, Kent
| 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. |
| | | aussie inkosi
Posts : 426 Join date : 2013-09-16 Age : 58 Location : MELBOURNE
| 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. |
| | | Frank Allewell
Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
| 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 |
| | | robert taylor
Posts : 1 Join date : 2010-11-12 Age : 83 Location : haverhill suffolk
| 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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| | | Frank Allewell
Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
| 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. |
| | | Simonsole
Posts : 16 Join date : 2020-06-14
| 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. |
| | | Frank Allewell
Posts : 8572 Join date : 2009-09-21 Age : 77 Location : Cape Town South Africa
| 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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