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My story

 

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Our cousin Brian Barkley died in the North Sea Helicopter crash on 1st April 2009.  The RNLI were a key part of the initial search and rescue and then the recovery efforts on the scene.  They helped in recovering the bodies of those who lost their lives to their families and loved ones.

RNLI lifeboats from Peterhead and Fraserburgh launched during the early hours of this morning (Thursday 2 April) to recommence the search for the eight people that remain missing from the helicopter that went down in the North Sea yesterday.

The Fraserburgh RNLI lifeboat coxswain is the on-scene co-ordinator, conducting inline searches in an area designated by the Coastguard. It is understood that debris has been found during the search this morning. Weather conditions are said to be fair to calm, with a SE wind.

RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews from both stations are currently working closely with the RAF and Aberdeen Coastguard, who are co-ordinating the search. The helicopter is believed to have ditched 10 miles east of Rattray Head (between Fraserburgh and Peterhead) yesterday afternoon.

Initial reports to the RNLI indicate that there were 16 people onboard the helicopter – 14 passengers and two pilots.

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Claire and Louise

Well done Claire and Louise for remembering Brian in this way. Your Auntie Marie is well pleased with you both. Donation by Sandra Carruthers 05/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done seen the pain but target reached mum and I very proud Donation by willaim harrison 22/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Congratulations, you both did fantastic. I don't know how you did it! Donation by Nicola & Karol Wilson 20/10/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Donation by Anna Quinn 19/10/09  

£25.00

Well done guys, for such a good cause, everyone will be proud of you. Deborah and Andrew Donation by Deborah Vance 13/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by robert given 07/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thank you guys for running in memory of Bri,the monies are going to a good cause and will save many lives in future.Thanking you once again. Donation by Anna-Kirsti Jonassen 07/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Like Claire, we've donated a pound for every mile - so do us proud and make sure you run all of them! Best of luck and hope you have a great day xx Donation by Carol and James Murray 01/10/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Always respect for putting yourself through it, go get em' girls xx Donation by Andy & Jonny x 01/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I don't know you, but I'd like to wish you all the best for a great challenge and an immensely worthwhile cause. Just keep going... Donation by Zoe Newsam 30/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

ALL THE BEST Donation by PHIL MAILEY 28/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck to you both, rather you than me!!! Donation by PAULA MAILEY 28/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Claire a worthy charity Donation by mike culver 28/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck girls! Louise - just be glad you're not running in your bridesmaid shoes!! Best wishes. Donation by Joanne Titterington 28/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 28/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck girls! Sorry I can't make it over to support you. Donation by Judith Barkley 28/09/09  

£50.00

A very deserving cause, very best of luck. Donation by Keith Lewis 28/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great cause, best of luck! Donation by Nichola & Frank 27/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

this is from Elizabeth Osburn. Good luck to Claire & Louise for the the Inveiness Marathon. Donation by Isabella Barkley 24/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

this is from Sarah Browne she wishes you a dry day and the wind at your back Donation by Isabella Barkley 24/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, walk for a bit if you get tired Donation by Granny Petticrew 23/09/09  

£100.00

All the best girls!! Donation by Deirdre Roche 21/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck girls, and well done exceeding your target! Donation by andrew bloomer 16/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Betty Robinson 13/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

BBQ Donation by anonymous 11/08/09  

£900.00 + £253.85 Gift Aid

Go gettem girls! Louise just think of the £200 Robert start weeping!! Donation by Sarah Campbell 09/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by isobel loughan 09/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Lots of luck for a very worthy cause Donation by J S Forsythe 08/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 08/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best wishes for the BBQ and the Big Event. See you at the finish line! Donation by martha nesbitt 04/08/09  

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