Image via WikipediaI have posted the picture at the top of the Blog, of Jim Harris, CSM "A" Company, Royal Hospital Chelsea, as it was possibly the last picture ever taken of him "at Work." I had the honour of being shown around the whole of his "patch" by Jim, before his illness that sadly led to his death. He is pictured wearing shirt sleeve order working dress.Jim was associated with Tidworth Military Hospital back in the 1970's. If he had been produced by Carlsberg, he might well be described as "possibly one of the most popular Operating Theatre Technicians of all time." No-one I know would argue with that statement.
A Memorial Lunch was held recently to celebrate his life, which was well attended. I did not attend, as I had the honour of meeting him over many many years. He was a regular guest in my home for the best part of 28 years, and was a popular visitor with my children. He also hosted us at his home in Docklands and then in Chelsea before retiring to the Royal Hospital. I celebrated his life with him while he was here. There is not a day goes by when I do not think about him, his friendship and the positive inflence he had on his many colleagues in the R.A.M.C.
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