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    First met CPO Sean O'Brien as coxswain on the Aoife in 1981, later served with him on Spike Island as a Lt., then again on the Eithne.
    He was one of the old school and the perfect gentleman.

    I used to love his stories going back about the NS.

    Alan

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    I remeber him with great fondness as well, he was a true gentleman.
    Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe

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      Originally posted by hptmurphy View Post
      I remeber him with great fondness as well, he was a true gentleman.
      he knew all the history of the ns and ships -

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      • #4
        Shame he never got around to putting it in wrting, a lot of history died with him. Very nice man, RIP.
        As always, too many christians and never enough lions.

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        • #5
          He was a gas to talk to. He was always so well spoken and then every once in a while he would let loose a volley of blue language and it sounded so funny coming from him.

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          • #6
            He was a rating with atitude and a comission.. although he never forgot his roots and will more often be rememebered by the enlisted more than the comissioned

            there were a few in this category and there longevity is a tribute to ratings and their abilty to rise to higher abilities

            This man was a credible representation to the abilities of those from the lower decks given the chance.

            You could salute this guy and really mean it..for his comission, his ability and to him self!

            My Late gran Uncle Lt Cdr John Doyle was another one of these. he had joined in 1941.. went through the ranks.. comissioned in the early 60's and stuck through thick and thin.. up to 1984.

            yeah was a bastard at times destroyed a career or two but gave his all to the NS as did Sean O'Brien , Trooper O' Shea,..and a lot more comissioned from the ranks.

            The 50th Aniversary of the NS back in 97 brought a lot of these guys to the fore but there are still guys who have gone unrecognised...

            every ship had some.. every recruit class had some....please remeber those who were true contributers to a way of life that has passed.

            PC will never allow it to be as it was.. yes it is still so different but even back when.. some will still shudder.
            Last edited by hptmurphy; 30 December 2007, 00:05.
            Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe

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            • #7
              Of Whom I have mentioned

              senior rates comissioned.

              LtCdr John Doyle

              Yeah he is the small guy in the middle but at least he knows how naval officers should wear medals..have to sat that his funeral was very imperssive... nice to see 6 Ltcmdrs carrying a load.. a warrant barking at them Nice one Padidy...and ratings escorting him on foot from the cathedral to the grave yard.. in the rain nice to see those who he had damned to be there.. think I even shed tear..or was it the rain in my eye...

              Thanks Johnny

              Paul
              Last edited by hptmurphy; 29 December 2007, 03:59.
              Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe

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              • #8
                I meet trooper oshea most days as he goes on his walk with his dog a nice man and still looking well

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by AlanF View Post
                  First met CPO Sean O'Brien as coxswain on the Aoife in 1981, later served with him on Spike Island as a Lt., then again on the Eithne.
                  He was one of the old school and the perfect gentleman.

                  I used to love his stories going back about the NS.

                  Alan
                  Sean O'Brien ( O'B).
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