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| Josh McGrath |
Sad new's. Trp Josh McGrath 14 Troop, 3 Commando, 1977-79 died on 7th
Feb 2008 after a long illness. He leaves behind a son and daughter. Josh
& Danielle. If you knew Josh or served in the Rhodesian forces and would
like to leave a message for Josh and Danielle please go to
www.solimine.com select
obituaries click on Josh McGrath you can then read the obituary written
by his family and see a recent picture of him. Click on his guestbook and
leave your message. Josh lived up to his own high moral standards all through
his life.
I was lucky enough to go over to his house on 3 or 4 occasions just before
his illness. He met me at Swampscot station the first time in over 25 years
his first words were "Hey Elvis" (my hair before the barber of Cranbourne
got hold of me) "you can cut that Limey hand shaking sh*t out and give me
a hug man" We got to his house about 3pm and sat at his kitchen table just
drinking beers,talking and reliving Rhodesia untill well into the next morning,
it was just like 2 brother's meeting again his house was my house just like
that.
Josh was a great man respected by all who knew him (so long as you did not
have an AK47 in your hand's) I salute you Josh Your friend and ex-troopie
Jim |
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Dear Chaps,
Below you will find a most recent picture of Josh McGrath and James Eagle.
The picture was taken by a relatively recent visit by James Eagle to the
states. The picture clearly demonstrates the special bond that RLI men share.
I have little doubt that this was probably one of the greatest days for
both josh, and James in recent years.
Just thought that you fine men of the RLI, could appreciate the bond that
these two saints share/shared.
According to josh and James these two sat at the kitchen table and talked
from one day into the next. Family members and neighbors came and went,
the hours flew by and seemed like minutes but nothing could keep these two
from enjoying each others company. No one will ever realize the bond that
these two shared unless of course you're a Rhodesian light infantry man
yourself.
A celebration of his life is taken place at this moment so hoist a beer
and bid farewell to josh. For those of you who don't indulge in alcoholic
beverages raise a cup of tea and bid a Saint farewell.
Cheers,
Rich Byrne
rich@ontrackactivewear.com
Josh McGrath and James Eagle. |
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