The Patriot Files Forums  

Go Back   The Patriot Files Forums > Military News > International

Post New Thread  Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-25-2023, 09:43 AM
Boats's Avatar
Boats Boats is online now
Senior Member
 

Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Sauk Village, IL
Posts: 21,784
Thumbs up Hundreds attend funeral of one of the last black RAF pilots in World War II

Hundreds attend funeral of one of the last black RAF pilots in World War II
By: Sara Odeen-Isbister - METRO News 05-25-23
Re: https://metro.co.uk/2023/05/25/hundr...ilot-18843781/

Photo link: https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploa...size=644%2C338
Peter Brown’s funeral was held at St Clements Danes Church in London today
(Picture: PA/Getty)
-
[Personal Note: Regardless of a man's skin his duty to his Nation is ever lasting.
And that's the way it should be. Fo all Men (or women) of any color or race are
due respect for services rendered in all wars! (Boats].
-
Hundreds of people came together for the funeral of one of the last black RAF pilots to have fought in the Second World War.

Flight Sergeant Peter Brown died alone at his home in Maida Vale, north-west London in December last year.

The 96-year-old was due to have a modest funeral at a 140-capacity chapel in Mortlake, south-west London in March but a council appeal to trace his relatives led to many more people wanting to pay their respects.

His service took place today at St Clement Danes Church on The Strand, the central church of the RAF, which can seat 600 mourners.

The original appeal had been picked up by historians, military researchers, genealogists, community groups and the media, some of whom helped find a relative of Mr. Brown’s in Kingston, Jamaica.

The relative, Brooke Alexander, travelled 4,000 miles to attend the funeral.

Other mourners included representatives from Caribbean organization's and those who helped find Mr. Brown’s family, as well as celebrities including actor Colin McFarlane.

2nd photo of Mr. Brown during his time in the RAF (Picture by Leon McGowran)
Re: https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploa...size=382%2C565

Mr Brown, who was born in Jamaica in 1926, joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve in September 1943 and became one of the so-called ‘Pilots of the Caribbean’, carrying out missions as a radio operator and gunner.

When the war came to an end, he re-enlisted in the RAF and worked as a signaller before leaving the forces.

Westminster City Council leader Adam Hug said: ‘The national response to Peter Brown’s story has been overwhelming.

[Two more photo's of Mr. Brown's coffin being carried into the service as well as
hundreds of people who attended the funeral.] On main site.

‘The details of his life and subsequent search for relatives have truly captured the public imagination and moved people around the world.

‘Our priority has always been to ensure Mr Brown receives a fitting, dignified send-off which allows those wishing to pay their respects the opportunity to do so.

‘We are grateful to the RAF who have stepped in and provided a perfect venue to reflect Peter’s military service.

‘We will continue to work with the RAF, community groups and well-wishers to ensure the service represents the many aspects of Mr. Brown’s life.’

An RAF spokesperson said: ‘Flight Sergeant Brown is an example of the selfless contribution of all Commonwealth personnel who have served throughout the RAF’s
history.

‘We should never forget their sacrifices which have defended our freedom and kept us safe.’

METRO's email listed below if you'd like to get in touch or a reply can be sent by their
email address news team: By emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Personal note: I strongly believe that any man (or woman) of any race that fights for their lands or another's - deserves the privilege's and said Honors - and to be bestowed in his or her honor. Regardless of his or her race or nationalities!
-
I also heard it said many times - That All Men Are Brother's under their Skin and this should apply "to all" who fight for their land's and/or their neighbor's - should this action be required.
-
I send my respects to all MEN or WOMEN regardless of their Race - Creed
or Color; who defends against those aggressor's and/or their Nation's - without exception!
-
God Bless them all - and for all their sacrifices during those actions.
-
- Boats -
__________________
Boats

O Almighty Lord God, who neither slumberest nor sleepest; Protect and assist, we beseech thee, all those who at home or abroad, by land, by sea, or in the air, are serving this country, that they, being armed with thy defence, may be preserved evermore in all perils; and being filled with wisdom and girded with strength, may do their duty to thy honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

"IN GOD WE TRUST"
sendpm.gif Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:31 AM.


Powered by vBulletin, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.