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tonydw
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Post subject: In Memory of The Bisto Kid  Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:44 pm |
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A few years ago, when I first started the Sailors’ Home, we had a member who used the nickname Bisto Kid, originally from the UK he had served at sea as a steward and later as a member of 3 Para.
Bisto was living in NZ with his lady and was most active on the site; he had a great sense of humour and was the life and soul of the Sailors’ Home.
A couple of times Bisto casually mentioned he had a problem with his ticker and would be going into hospital for a repair job; finally the time for the operation arrived and he told us he would be away for a while then back at the Sailors’Home with a booming heart.
Sadly Bisto never returned, it was all more serious than he ever let on; Bisto passed away on the operating table, we all mourned the passing of this happy go lucky shipmate and in memorial one of the boy’s posted this poem and I’ve kept it pinned up by my computer.
Bisto if you are looking down this is to celebrate knowing you has a shipmate at the Sailors’ Home.
I’ve trod the decks and sailed some wrecks
As I searched for a life of action.
I shed no tears, no wasted years
I found much satisfaction.
I sailed the world as my life unfurled
Through calm and stormy seas.
Just take a look at my discharge book
And as you turn the leaves
My life is there for you to share
A spirit free to roam
But one that yearns, as the tiller turns
To head once more for home.
My kitbag’s stored with such a hoard
Of memories so dear
That comfort me as I can see
My time is drawing near.
There’s one last trip, my final ship
And as my footsteps falter
I sign on again, sail free from pain
Into uncharted water.
Bisto Kid you are the albatross and you will always be remembered at the Sailors’ Home.
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George
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Post subject: Re: In Memory of The Bisto Kid Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:21 pm |
Joined: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:08 am
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Location: Southampton
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Tony the Bisto Kid was before I found the Home and from what you say I wish I had been on site then but what a lovely poem to remember him by
George
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Samsette
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Post subject: Re: In Memory of The Bisto Kid Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:28 pm |
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Ah Bisto! We still remember you, Kid. Always will.
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gerry
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Post subject: Re: In Memory of The Bisto Kid Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:02 pm |
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Is sadly missed Abert Ross The Bisto Kid. Very much a gentleman and a scholar. Gerry.
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liverbob
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Post subject: Re: In Memory of The Bisto Kid Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:58 am |
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chatted with bisto a few times he was a great guy and sorley missed.
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