Tom Canning 1924-2016

Discussion in 'Veteran Accounts' started by 17thDYRCH, May 31, 2016.

  1. Durham

    Durham New Member

    So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a great help with my own research; he always made time for everyone. I hope he enjoyed the material I sent him. He will be greatly missed.
     
  2. 17thDYRCH

    17thDYRCH Senior Member

    Tom would have celebrated his 93 birthday yesterday. A tip of my hat to say hello to an old friend.
     
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  3. Oldman

    Oldman Very Senior Member

    Tom has left us all a lot wiser and I miss his forthright comments, a belated birthday acknowledgement
     
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  4. Smudger Jnr

    Smudger Jnr Our Man in Berlin

    Tom introduced me to this forum after seeing my post on the BBC History Forum.
    He set me a riddle to arrive at his email address and the rest is history.
    He was also a great help with my late fathers Records and stated that when he was badly injured and in the rear of an ambulance he could see the intense battle still taking place. He added that my father would have been there as the 4th Recce were supporting his Divisions Churchill tanks.
    I will always hold fond memories of Tom and was aware that he could be rather abrasive with his comments, but they always got you thinking.

    RIP Tom.
     
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  5. Steve Mac

    Steve Mac Very Senior Member

    Lesley (Jonboy) posted an acknowledgment of Tom's birthday in the 'members' space a couple of days ago. She's a "diamond".

    17th, Oldman and Tom - words can't express how much I miss Tom Canning. Choked still!

    RIP Tom Canning.
     
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  6. Oldman

    Oldman Very Senior Member

    Steve
    Time is a great healer, I feel the same mate
    Mike
     
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  7. Lindele

    Lindele formerly HA96

    rest in peace Tom, it makes me sad, but also proud having been along side with you on the forum.
    Auf Wiedersehen im Himmel.

    Stefan.
     
  8. 17thDYRCH

    17thDYRCH Senior Member

    Tom left us a couple of years ago. His birthday was July 22nd.
    R.I.P. Tom. It was a pleasure meeting you.
     
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  9. Lindele

    Lindele formerly HA96

    RIP Tom, always enjoyed his input to the Forum.
    Stefan.
     
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  10. Old Git

    Old Git Harmless Curmudgeon

    I still miss Tom's contributions to this forum. He was never dull, always interesting and, for me, the very epitome of Samuel Johnson's old adage, "I never think I've hit hard unless It rebounds!"
     
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  11. Smudger Jnr

    Smudger Jnr Our Man in Berlin

    It certainly does not seem over two years that Tom Canning passed away.
    I too miss his posts and can well imagine what he would be thinking about the current state of parliament and Brexit negotiations.
    The great thing about this forum is that people such as Tom are always with us in our thoughts and are never forgotten.
    RIP Tom

    Regards
    TCS
     
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  12. 17thDYRCH

    17thDYRCH Senior Member

    Tom would have turned 95 this past July 22nd.

    R.I.P. Thomas Canning.
     
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  13. Wobbler

    Wobbler Well-Known Member

    I have read some of his posts and comments since joining and it is evident I have sadly missed a wonderful character. May he rest in the peace he so richly deserves.
     
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  14. GraemeRowland

    GraemeRowland Member

    AND I so wanted to talk to you but came far, FAR, too late to the forum. You served with my uncle 3768768 Sgt Dennis Henry Rowland MM 3 RTR KIA 7 APR 43 battle of Wadi Akarit and, apart from one story you put up about him, I am now left wondering what else you could have told me about him.........

    Rest in peace in those green fields

    Graeme and fellow 3 RTR tankie
     
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  15. 4jonboy

    4jonboy Daughter of a 56 Recce

    Remembering Tom's 96th birthday today, 22nd July 2020.
    Still very much missed on the forum.

    Lesley x
     
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  16. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    Well done for reminding us Lesley. Our youngest Chindit veteran is 96 years old this week. We are all waiting to see what is happening with VJ Day right now and whether we can get any of the boys out to the commemorations.
     
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  17. 17thDYRCH

    17thDYRCH Senior Member

    Lesley,
    Well done indeed!
     
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  18. 17thDYRCH

    17thDYRCH Senior Member

    Tom Canning would have turned 98 today.
    R.I.P Tom.
    You are missed but not forgotten.
     
    Last edited: Jul 22, 2022
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  19. 4jonboy

    4jonboy Daughter of a 56 Recce

    Thank you Randy. Tom is still missed on the forum and will always be remembered.

    Lesley
     
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  20. Chris C

    Chris C Canadian

    I have some sad feelings today as I am reading about the battle of San Martino in the book Strick, in which - I'm sure it must be the same Tom Canning - Tom is quoted several times, and a description of how he was wounded and his actions after that are included. I think I was too late in joining to chat with him, but I know you all did.
     
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