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Death: John Lawton Hardie 4749
Fred Mason, reports with regret the death of John Lawton Hardie, who passed away in Durban, South Africa on Friday 13 November 2009, following a long illness.  John, who was born in Johannesburg, served in the force between June 1951 and January 1974 when he retired, on pension, as a Chief Superintendent.  His first 15 years of service were in Salisbury.  He was commissioned in 1965 and took up the senior post at Umtali Town, returning to Salisbury in 1968 when he became the Staff Officer to the Commissioner, Officer Commanding Salisbury Central District and then Deputy Commandant Tomlinson Depot from where he retired.  He was a shotist and keen cricketer.  He left the force and emigrated to South Africa where he took up a post in a timber business.  He was  a staunch supporter of the Natal Branch of the Association.  Our sympathies go out to to his widow, Laurette, his two sons son, daughter and grandchildren, family and friends.
20 November 2009

A Pittance of Time: Remembrance Appeal
Geraint Jones has brought the video A Pittance of Time to my attention.  For those who can, please spend a few minutes reflecting.
8 November 2009

Death: John Kenneth Gibson 7266
I regret to advise the death of John Gibson as a result of post operation complications on 4 November 2009 at Durban in South Africa.  John served in the force between February 1965 and April 1981 retiring with the Rank of Detective Inspector.  John commenced his service in the districts, serving at Tjolotjo at one time, and then moved into the plain clothes branch ending his service in Special Branch. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
5 November 2009

Death: John McIntyre Hammond NS90849
We regret to report the death of John Hammond at his home in Harare, Zimbabwe on 2 November 2009.  John was the son of the late Jack Hammond. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
5 November 2009

Death: David John Michael Sankey 4983
Alan Toms reports, with regret the death on 15 October 2009 of Dave Sankey in Brompton, Yorkshire.  Mike joined the BSA Police in October 1952 and served until March 1973, when he retired with the rank of Inspector.  He served most of his career in Salisbury and later became a well respected member of the prosecution at the Salisbury Magistrates courts. He is the father of another former member John 'Mike' Sankey 10417.  Our thoughts go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
5 November 2009

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