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Mr Bass Trombone · Drum Major Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 622 Location: Spain

Just picked up Richards site that Wally Hibbert passed over on the 4th of May to join the other great RMB Band Service where ever it may be. I can remember Wally rejoining the Band Service at Deal in FVDs time in the early 60s I am sure how long he had been out but he was certainly older than most of that time. He was a fine Flute and Piano player in his time, I also had the pleasure of serving with him during my time at Eastney, he was a very likeable person, he used to gig a lot with Maxie Beare when Maxie ran a group in Portsmouth known as the Bernie Stratton Four, I think the late Paul Moody was also involved with this at some time as well.Some of you may have met him at the last couple of Reunions which I am sure he attended. My sincere condolences to his wife and family and to all of those who knew Wally in the RMB.
WALLY HIBBERT RiP.
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Wee Mac · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 12:48 pm Post subject:

I remember a really old BCpl Bass Drum, on Ark Royal in 1971. Is it the same person? Joe 90 will know.
RIP Wally
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joe90 · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 12:55 pm Post subject:

Wee Mac · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject:

Wether It's a good or bad thing, I am able to recall clearly, events from the past and your comments Alec, remind me of watching the film, Krakatoa East of Java in the band mess on the Ark. Some band members winding Wally up when the reel ran out and moaning that he was taking far too long to get the movie going again. A happy and memorable time for me, as I was still only 16 years old and a temporary member of the ships band.
ALL those in the band, treated me and Griff well, even Tanky and of course, Wally.

PS. Alec, I might have another LOBSTER foto, with Wally in It. I'll try and find it.
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euphless · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 10:03 pm Post subject:

Did many gigs in and around Pompey with Wally.
A fine musician with a great sense of humour.
My heartfelt condolences to Wally's family.
Rest in peace my friend.

Lofty

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2nd Clarinet · Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 6:22 am Post subject:

R.I.P. Wally.....

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sticky blue · Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 8:46 am Post subject:

RIP Wally

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styx · Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 8:37 pm Post subject: Wally Hibbert RiP

Remember Wally well from my time at Eastney. Condolences to all the Family.

RIP Wally.

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

I remember Wally well RIP

Condolences to all His Family

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townsergeant · Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 5:31 pm Post subject:

Rest in Peace, Wally.
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kielerwoche · Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 1:02 pm Post subject:

RIP Wally, hope the joanna upstairs is in tune and has room on it for a wet.

Hornblower · Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 2:09 pm Post subject:

Rest in Peace Wally.

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