Old Soldier gone to rest!

UNCLE FRED, 91 SLIPPED AWAY THIS MORNING IN HIS SLEEP.

AS THEY SAY " he had a good innings"

Born in Scotland, but reared an Aussie. He served in the AIF and was a

prisoner of war in Italy. Escaped to Switzerland after the Italian Commandant

set them all free. He finished his butchers apprentiship in Swizterland.

His famous sausage secret went with him.

A community minded man, he was involved in the RSL, bowling club,

Osborne Park Agricultural Show, and goodness knows what else.



He was chosen in his 80's to run with the Olympic torch.

Well he didn't run , but we all went to Nedlands to cheer him on.

It was such an honor to see him with two aids other side [ in case he slipped ]

He loved his diggers hat, it went with him were ever he went. He wore it

proudly.



Thanks for all the stories and the laughs Uncle, you were a charmer!



MIZPAH!