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In Memoriam: Robin P Rising (1948-52)

Robin Rising (48-52) passed away peacefully on 18th December 2024 aged 89.
14 Jan 2025
Written by Robin Knight
OP News
In Memoriam - Robin Rising
In Memoriam - Robin Rising

He was a Major in the Royal Marines awarded the LVO for exceptional service to the monarch. From 1981-2000 he was Secretary of the Royal Yacht Squadron. He left a daughter Rachael. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30pm on Thursday  23rd January at Holy Trinity Church, Cowes, Isle of Wight.  A full tribute to Robin will follow in due course.

 

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