Barmouth Fatality
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willywetegg
Administrator
Yes Dave I was gutted to hear about that today also. The worst about it was I had just received a letter this morning from the RNLI asking me to contribute and while I was reading it it came up on the news. My condolences and thoughts go out to there families.
E
Ell
Guest
Tragic.
T
TC
Guest
It\'s hard to find something to say when such tragedies occur.
I know, as Norman says, we all feel for the families & friends of both Keith Allday (coxwain and harbourmaster), and Alan Massey (RNLI helmsman and harbourmasters\' assistant).
Just goes to show that the sea has no respect for those who venture upon it, no matter how experienced they may be.
Sad to read also, that Mr Allday was going to be retiring shortly - which, no doubt, would have been a relief to his loved ones.
Keith Allday
Alan Massey
Lord God, Creator of land and sea,
bless those who work at sea.
Be with them in fair weather and foul, in danger or distress.
Strengthen them when weary, lift them up when down and comfort them when far from their loved ones.
In this life, bring them safely to shore and, in the life to come, welcome them to your kingdom.
Amen.
[Edited on 8/4/2004 by TC]
[Edited on 8/4/2004 by TC]
I know, as Norman says, we all feel for the families & friends of both Keith Allday (coxwain and harbourmaster), and Alan Massey (RNLI helmsman and harbourmasters\' assistant).
Just goes to show that the sea has no respect for those who venture upon it, no matter how experienced they may be.
Sad to read also, that Mr Allday was going to be retiring shortly - which, no doubt, would have been a relief to his loved ones.
Keith Allday
Alan Massey
Lord God, Creator of land and sea,
bless those who work at sea.
Be with them in fair weather and foul, in danger or distress.
Strengthen them when weary, lift them up when down and comfort them when far from their loved ones.
In this life, bring them safely to shore and, in the life to come, welcome them to your kingdom.
Amen.
[Edited on 8/4/2004 by TC]
[Edited on 8/4/2004 by TC]
T
TC
Guest
An appeal fund has been set up for the families of both, Keith Allday and Alan Massey - see:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/3608549.stm
Aside from what has been recieved for entries into the NESA boat comp in aid of Cullercoats RNLI Station on 31st May, I know there was some residual money in the NESA / RNLI account. Along with the £40 I\'ve managed to collect from \"loose change\" lying around the house (which I was gonna donate to the boat comp fund raising) it would be appropriate to donate that \"residue\" to the Barmouth Appeal - don\'t you think ?
If everybody\'s happy to go along with that, let me know and I\'ll set the wheels in motion to get the money donated to the appeal ASAP.
[Edited on 8/4/2004 by TC]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/3608549.stm
Aside from what has been recieved for entries into the NESA boat comp in aid of Cullercoats RNLI Station on 31st May, I know there was some residual money in the NESA / RNLI account. Along with the £40 I\'ve managed to collect from \"loose change\" lying around the house (which I was gonna donate to the boat comp fund raising) it would be appropriate to donate that \"residue\" to the Barmouth Appeal - don\'t you think ?
If everybody\'s happy to go along with that, let me know and I\'ll set the wheels in motion to get the money donated to the appeal ASAP.
[Edited on 8/4/2004 by TC]
willywetegg
Administrator
Fine by me mate will see what I can do to help
T
TC
Guest
Cheers Jim, much appreciated - I take it you got my PM
willywetegg
Administrator
yes will let you know what the boys have to say as soon as i find out mate
T
TC
Guest
Thanks, Jim
NO pressure ! ! !
NO pressure ! ! !
T
TC
Guest
Jim,
DON\'T forget to appologise to Yvonne for me wakin\' her up at quarter to 3:00, m8. I REALLY am sorry about that - but when I\'m on NESA (especially with the company of a certain \"Captain Morgan\")....lol, I loose all sense of time.
DON\'T forget to appologise to Yvonne for me wakin\' her up at quarter to 3:00, m8. I REALLY am sorry about that - but when I\'m on NESA (especially with the company of a certain \"Captain Morgan\")....lol, I loose all sense of time.
jason
Well-known member
great idea tc - i know that money will not replace but it will ease life for those left(put 20 quid in an RNLI tin yesterday as did not know about the fund).
I find it quite upsetting that these guys risked life and limb to save others on a VOLUNTARY basis and that they lost their own lives during a pleasure trip.
RIP Guys and a big thanks from my heart for all that you and your fellow RNLI people do for others from an EX-seafarer.
Jason
I find it quite upsetting that these guys risked life and limb to save others on a VOLUNTARY basis and that they lost their own lives during a pleasure trip.
RIP Guys and a big thanks from my heart for all that you and your fellow RNLI people do for others from an EX-seafarer.
Jason
willywetegg
Administrator
Don\"t worry Tony she is fine mate Just promised her A nice lunch out, some nice shoes, a new coat and no more drinking for a month. Yeah she\"s fine mate. lol just kidding she has just been laughing at this.
(let me know about Friday).
Jim.
(let me know about Friday).
Jim.
Fine by me as well TC. Just shows that those that know the sea can also be taken. That great big green monster when angry has no respect for anyone or for what they do to help others. Maybe it is her way of warning those that know her less that i can take you even easier. Deepest sympathies to all their families
T
TC
Guest
Thanks Clare.
I\'ve spoken to Marc about using the money that was already in the NESA account (prior to the Cullercoats comp money) and the possibilities of keeping a separate log for the money to be donated to the Barmouth Appeal.
If anybody wants to make a donation to the Appeal, please let me know and I\'ll e-mail you the details of where to send your cheques to.
Those of you who have already booked your places for the comp on 31st May, will already have those details.
I don\'t want this to drag on, as in these circumstances, I think it\'s best to raise as much as we can, as quickly as possible and get the donation sent off ASAP. Because of that, I\'m asking for any donations you want to make to recieved by Marc BEFORE Saturday 24th April (giving 2 weeks).
Anybody wishing to donate to the Barmouth Appeal after that date, can do so as a personal donation and send it direct to the Appeal.
I\'ve spoken to Marc about using the money that was already in the NESA account (prior to the Cullercoats comp money) and the possibilities of keeping a separate log for the money to be donated to the Barmouth Appeal.
If anybody wants to make a donation to the Appeal, please let me know and I\'ll e-mail you the details of where to send your cheques to.
Those of you who have already booked your places for the comp on 31st May, will already have those details.
I don\'t want this to drag on, as in these circumstances, I think it\'s best to raise as much as we can, as quickly as possible and get the donation sent off ASAP. Because of that, I\'m asking for any donations you want to make to recieved by Marc BEFORE Saturday 24th April (giving 2 weeks).
Anybody wishing to donate to the Barmouth Appeal after that date, can do so as a personal donation and send it direct to the Appeal.
T
TC
Guest
I\'ve just been on the RNLI site, trying to find the website of the Barmouth Station so I could get in touch with them - they don\'t have one 
Best thing I could do was to complete their standard enquiry form and address it to the WALES area.
This is what I said.......
BARMOUTH TRAGEDY
Would you please forward this to the Barmouth Station.
It’s always difficult to know just what to say in times of such sadness.
I have enclosed, below, a link to a page on a sea angling website I run: North East Sea Angling (NESA), on which several messages have been posted.
http://www.nesa.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=XForum&file=viewthread&tid=1654
NESA has supported the RNLI through fund raising events over the past 16 months, or so. We are currently organising a big fishing competition to raise money for Cullercoats RNLI Station. We held a similar event last year and raised £2000 for Amble Station.
We have a reserve in the NESA fund raising account, which we are going to donate to the Community Families Fund, set up in the wake of the recent tragedy.
Several NESA members have also expressed a wish to make additional donations and these will be added to the amount in the NESA account reserves.
We all understand that money can never replace lost loved ones, but there is little else we can do to show our appreciation and respect to both the men lost and to their families.
I have the details of where to send our donation and will be doing so in the near future.
Our thoughts are with you and the families of both Keith and Alan.
Tony Cutter.
Best thing I could do was to complete their standard enquiry form and address it to the WALES area.
This is what I said.......
BARMOUTH TRAGEDY
Would you please forward this to the Barmouth Station.
It’s always difficult to know just what to say in times of such sadness.
I have enclosed, below, a link to a page on a sea angling website I run: North East Sea Angling (NESA), on which several messages have been posted.
http://www.nesa.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=XForum&file=viewthread&tid=1654
NESA has supported the RNLI through fund raising events over the past 16 months, or so. We are currently organising a big fishing competition to raise money for Cullercoats RNLI Station. We held a similar event last year and raised £2000 for Amble Station.
We have a reserve in the NESA fund raising account, which we are going to donate to the Community Families Fund, set up in the wake of the recent tragedy.
Several NESA members have also expressed a wish to make additional donations and these will be added to the amount in the NESA account reserves.
We all understand that money can never replace lost loved ones, but there is little else we can do to show our appreciation and respect to both the men lost and to their families.
I have the details of where to send our donation and will be doing so in the near future.
Our thoughts are with you and the families of both Keith and Alan.
Tony Cutter.
willywetegg
Administrator
Well put Tony.
