Rodger Pettichord Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 May I add my condolences to our Commonwealth Forum members as you mourn the loss of Prince Philip. He was a remarkable man who will be remembered with great respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cooper Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Thanks Rodger, I thought so too and feel an unexpected sense of loss. I never met him but saw him in person several times at various events. Not surprising given that there were apparently over 22,000 of them. Definitely one of the old school, something that is often not understood, but whether understood or not, it is worthy of respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukcip Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I agree with that sentiment. He always had a glint in his eye - and old school is right. One of the last of a generation that earned every ounce of well deserved trust and respect. Rest well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dow Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 And he wasn't going to lie down when told his jokes and cheeky comments had offended some snowflake somewhere. Need more people in public life with his attitude to counter the increasing power of the wowsers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie123 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 I vaguely recollect a story, of when the Queen and Prince Philip visited Iran during 1961 that Prince Philip was taken to visit a high school. He expressed surprise when he heard some students were learning Hebrew. He was told by the Headmaster that they always conduct classes in the language of their potential enemies. Prince Philip promptly responded "I hope you are not teaching them English". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 So saddened to hear of his passing. A great man who did so much for his country and The Commonwealth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 1 hour ago, VH-KDK said: A great man who did so much for his country and The Commonwealth. Not only for those countries, but also for those he fought against in the war, and then supported their return into the democratic community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 I don't think he was a 'two steps behind' kind of guy but he made his presence felt, in spite of early opposition and became the power behind the throne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie123 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 A very fine and distinguished Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force. I saw him close up on parade in Adelaide, when he toured Australia, in his own right, for the 50th RAAF Anniversary during March 1971. I wonder who will become the Marshal now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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