A number of members have asked to be kept informed about arrangements for Sammy's funeral.  I understand that the family have decided to proceed with a cremation this Friday (26 September) at 11.30.am at Wigan Cemetery, Ince. Find it off the A573 between Platt Bridge and Wigan. Cemetery Road leaves the A573 by a large red brick hotel..  I believe that the plan is to follow with a service of remembrance at some time in the future once the prognosis for Bea is clearer.  A good few MAA members will attend the funeral as will a rep from the RAF Association.  A sad day, but not one on which to be morbid.  I'm sure that many tales of his irreverent and impish humour will be recounted and his memory celebrated in a way appropriate to his unique character.

Ian