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chiefspotter · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 3:03 pm Post subject: Graham Clague

I received the following from the Kent Fire and Rescue Service Retirement Association. I did not no Graham, Fire Service or Band Service but hope this information will be of help to those that did.

It is with deep regret that we report the death of retained Crew Manager Graham Clague following a short illness on 22 September 2009. Graham, a former Royal Marine Bandsman, was a serving colleague at Deal Fire Station and had been since 1994, whilst also balancing a very successful career in the Prison Service.

His funeral service will be held at Barham Crematorium, near Canterbury, on Tuesday 29 September 2009 at 1600hrs and service personnel are welcome to attend, in uniform if possible.

His family have requested no flowers but any donations can be made to the Pilgrims Hospice, Margate via J Dilnot Smith & Son Undertakers of Deal.

Graham is survived by his wife Katie and his son, Jordan, and daughters Erin and Stephanie.

Nick B · Bugle Major Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 824 Location: Deal

Like Chiefspotter I did not know Graham, but it is always sad to hear of one of our number passing to the Massed Bands above. RIP Graham

Condolonces to all His Family, and His brothers in the KFB

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townsergeant · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:17 pm Post subject:

Graham was in Staff Band when I joined the Band from Plymouth in 1985. He was a really nice guy. I often saw him at HMYOI, when it was located at Dover. I also saw him last year in his role with Kent Fire & Rescue.

He would have only been in his 40's.

RIP Graham and sincere condolences to all the family.
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Hornblower · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:22 am Post subject:

RIP Graham; and condolences to his family.

Thanks for the fill-in info TS, I didn't know him either.

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medrummer · M2 Passed Joined: 15 Dec 2008 Posts: 194 Location: Deal

I knew Graham well and he was well known & respected around the Deal area and of course the wider band service.

It was not so long ago [a few short months] that he told me about his illness and how unlucky it was for someone in his age group and with his lifestyle to get it. However, he was still cheerful and hopeful that treatment might work for him, which sadly was not the case.

A really genuine nice guy who will be missed by friends and family alike.

bidscfc · On audition Joined: 27 Apr 2009 Posts: 1 Location: Deal

I joined up with Graham in 2/83 troop,he was a great bloke,always very cheerful.Since leaving the corps i saw Graham many times around the Deal area while he was in the prison service and fire brigade.RIP Mate and my thoughts go to your family at this very sad time.(Steve Biddle ex RM Bugler)

General Melchett · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:52 pm Post subject:

Sad news for a young man and his family. I served with Graham at Northolt briefly - not the normal Fleet Band chap, but a genuinely nice guy.
RiP
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Mr Bass Trombone · Drum Major Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 622 Location: Spain

So sad to hear of the passing of such a young man. My condolences to all who knew him, and his family. RiP Young Man.
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Malc Belsher · On audition Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Posts: 11

Very sad news Graham was a really nice guy and would always stop and chat when we met in the town. Deepest condolences to his wife and children. RIP Matey.
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sticky blue · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:35 pm Post subject:

R.I.P. Graham, my condolences to his family.

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StickyBlue · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 1:26 am Post subject:

I don't remember Graham, but Condolences to all His Family
RIP Graham

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