What a send off.

[uncleub]

He had no family left and very few friends but the people of Sheffield rallied to give him the send off he deserved

Hundreds of people have turned out to the funeral of a war veteran today after an appeal in The Star.

George Thompson fought bravely for his country in the Second World War - but passed away with no family members and few surviving friends.

The Star joined forces with the Royal Air Force Association and urged people to attend the 96-year-old’s funeral to give him the send-off he deserved.

People from around the country have helped to spread the word.

Several hundred people turned out to the funeral, which took place this afternoon at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium, Abbey Lane.


George’s coffin was draped in an RAF standard.

There were so many mourners, many had to stand outside and listen to the service.

www.thestar.co.uk/news/business/hundreds-attend-funeral-of-sheffield-war-hero-1-6645568

R.I.P George.

[nob]

Well deserved and well done the people of Sheffield. RIP George.

What angers me is George and my old man and all the other lads and lasses who faught to keep us free and Blair signed it all away and this Muppet hasn't the balls they all had to get us free again. What a shame.

[jal]

From me also

Well deserved and well done the people of Sheffield. RIP George.

[Ratae]

Yep, I saw that report in the papers. Proper respect shown by the good folks of Sheffield for this old warrior...well done the steel town.