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Moved to tears

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Diggingdoris Fri 22-Feb-19 11:29:24

I've just watched the tv coverage of the memorial flypast in Sheffield. I found it profoundly moving for several reasons. Tony Gould has been tending the memorial stone daily since it was laid and this was his dream come true and to meet members of the airmen' s families was the icing on the cake for him. The crowd that came to the park to honour both the airmen and Tony' s devotion was amazing. All this from a chance meeting with Dan Walker. Well done to all involved. Not a dry eye in our house!

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Yogagran70 Sat 23-Feb-19 19:32:59

Wonderful story, delighted that the fly past happened, all credit to Tony Gould for looking after the Memorial all these years

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Ginny42 Sun 24-Feb-19 10:00:22

When Tony raised his arms to wave at the aircraft overhead just as he did as a child playing in the park, I wept too. What a wonderful man.

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henetha Sun 24-Feb-19 10:07:03

Isn't it lovely to have such a heart warming story in these days of endless miserable news, Brexit, etc.
I watched it from the start when Dan Walker discovered Tony in that park.
I hope Tony gets official recognition for his dedication and devotion.

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PatsyF Sun 24-Feb-19 16:44:21

Yes well done Tony and Beeb

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