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The music
being played is the music played at Michael's funeral
Mavericks - Dream River,
Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls of Fire and R Kelly's - Hands of Time
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 To Mike from all his family xxxxx |
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Capt John O'Grady Ladies, Gentlemen and life long friends of Michael, it is a great
privilege for me to be asked by Mike's family to stand here today and
speak about Michael and his time with the Regiment XX The Lancashire
Fusiliers. His love of sport was very evident through his boxing ability, and of all the time he represented the battalion, I am positive he never lost a bout. His other love was music and he enjoyed nothing better than a good sing-song at the week ends in the N.A.A.F.I. With that other gifted guitarist from Liverpool Smudge Smith 91. Who also left us many years ago. Michael was selected at that time to become the Commanding Officers
driver, who at the time was Lt Col James Wilson, who in later years
became Gen Sir James Wilson KBE. M.C., and in a discussion with Gen
Jim in his later years, he always asked about the Liverpool lads and
in particular Mike Riley, his driver. He said that during his time in
Command he enjoyed his conversations with the straight talking L/Clp
Riley, and through, Michael's input got a very good insight as to how
he should run the battalion and as to what was best for the rank and
file. I am certain Michael's friends, present to-day would agree they
had some great times. John |
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Kevin Riley A beloved Husband, Dad, Fatherin Law, Grandad, Brother,
Uncle and great Friend
XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX Our Dad is all of these things and more to lots of people As I and the whole family have see over this past week
by the overwhelming number of cards, text message and emails on the and by the fantastic turn out today from his family and friends. He would've been very proud. XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX
so as you sit on the 19th hole Dad watching over us . KEEP TAPPING THAT FOOT. XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX NEVER ABOVE YA... NEVER BELOW YA...ALWAYS BESIDE YA. XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX GOD BLESS .............................REST IN PEASE DAD YOU WIIL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN
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Messages left on the LF Web Site Posted on March 5, 2009 at 16:14:03 by Colin Boutty (webmaster) I have just been informed that Mick Riley, ex MT Platoon, has today
passed away. As yet, we have no more details. xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx Posted on March 5, 2009 at 16:17:37 by Joe Eastwood A sad loss indeed, one of the most popular LFs, he will be sadly missed. Stand Easy Mick. Posted on March 5, 2009 at 17:22:11 by John Scotson What a shock, Mick and I were mates, he was Jim Wilson's driver in
Osnabruck, he was also a very good boxer. I will miss Mick we always
had a natter when he come over at Gallipoli or for the Re-Union. A dear friend we go back to early Osnabruck days when Mick and the
rest of the Liverpool lads kept a big brotherly eye on a naive young
Bury lad. My sincere condolences go to Margaret and the Riley family
.I will miss you Mike god bless and stand easy my friend Peter &
joan Barton xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx
xx He will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure to have known him.
My condolences to his family. Rest easy Mike. Brian and Pat Oldham. xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx Posted on March 6, 2009 at 07:37:55 by Vince Rest in peace Mick,I can close my eyes and see you up there in the
Ring!,that very different style of yours,Bouncy,fast. Posted on March 6, 2009 at 09:29:03 by John Scotson I was so shocked when I heard the news about Mick I completely forgot
to wish Mick's family my deepest sympathy and sincere condolances which
I now do. He was a good man and a dear friend and I know he will be
sadly missed by all his family and friends. Rest Easy Mick. John Scotson.
Posted on March 6, 2009 at 11:01:36 by Dennis Laverick I did not serve with Mick, but was alway's made welcome when we meet
and our Liverpool and London trip's I will always remember Condolences
to his Family Rest in Peace Mick. Posted on March 6, 2009 at 11:13:22 by Geoff Pycroft I too, like Dennis, did not serve with Mick but wish to express my
sorrow at the loss of another member of the LF Family and I send my
sincere condolences to Mick's family. xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx
xx xx I was shocked and saddened when Nick Mello phoned me yesterday.Mick
was one of the worlds true gents.I will never forget that glorious summer
of 1964,driving round the Worcestershire countryside when Mick was teaching
me to drive.Deepest sympathies from June and me to Marge,as Mick called
her and the family.Rest in peace Mick. Posted on March 6, 2009 at 13:19:59 by Steven Fitt A sad loss as we lose another ex Lanacashire Fusilier,condolences to
all his family, Posted on March 9, 2009 at 15:10:12 by Larry Parkes Just back from Basingstoke.Very sory to hear that Mick is no longer
with us my condolences go out to his family.He was a great lad always
had a good word for everybody.Stand easy Mick Larry Stacey, Your grandfather was a remarkable man and a fiercely loyal Lancashire Fusilier. We are arranging that he will have placed on his coffin the Lancashire Fusilier flag as a token of the respect and love we had for him. Dennis Laverick will be attending on Friday and he will be carrying the Lancashire Fusilier Standard. It may not be possible for me to attend , but there are many of his old friends and comrades who will be there representing the Regiment. I will be thinking of you all. Marg, Kevin, Stephen and Matthew Donna Bartholomew Sheila,Frank & Family Denise Jennifer & Kerry David McCarthy Yvonne Stand Easy Michael |
