[V|Br]ain in a [v|br]at
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Taswegian twitter refugee. All the usual handles taken so still figuring out what I'll call myself here.
I had this open in a tab and only just got around to reading it. It’s beautifully written and resonates with me a lot. Hope you managed to have a nice birthday in the midst of all this!
January 28, 2026 at 8:25 PM
I had this open in a tab and only just got around to reading it. It’s beautifully written and resonates with me a lot. Hope you managed to have a nice birthday in the midst of all this!
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You can still visit Simon's grave in Ilford Pet Cemetery today. The words on his grave read:
In memory of
"Simon"
Served in HMS Amethyst
May 1948 - September 1949
Awarded Dickin Medal
August 1949
Died 28th November 1949
Throughout the Yangtze Incident
His behaviour was of the highest order. /END
In memory of
"Simon"
Served in HMS Amethyst
May 1948 - September 1949
Awarded Dickin Medal
August 1949
Died 28th November 1949
Throughout the Yangtze Incident
His behaviour was of the highest order. /END
August 6, 2024 at 1:09 PM
You can still visit Simon's grave in Ilford Pet Cemetery today. The words on his grave read:
In memory of
"Simon"
Served in HMS Amethyst
May 1948 - September 1949
Awarded Dickin Medal
August 1949
Died 28th November 1949
Throughout the Yangtze Incident
His behaviour was of the highest order. /END
In memory of
"Simon"
Served in HMS Amethyst
May 1948 - September 1949
Awarded Dickin Medal
August 1949
Died 28th November 1949
Throughout the Yangtze Incident
His behaviour was of the highest order. /END