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As you may have heard recently, Philip East was involved in a motorcycle accident, and was tragically killed. The suddenness of it has been a great shock to all of us.

A memorial service is to be held on the on Thursday 9th July 2009 in memory of him.

If you ever met my Dad, Philip, you'd know he was a fairly pragmatic person, and not that traditional either, and thought that flowers at a funeral would be a waste of money. As such, we thought it would be a good idea for people to make a contribution to a charity instead. As a family, we have decided that the to Seafarers is the charity we would like the donations to go to. My Dad had many a good time in the various mission centres, could get the chance to ring home, get away from the ship and relax, and most of all, ensured he could always have a pint whenever he got to go ashore.

Any contributions you could make would be greatly appreciated, and would help the mission continue to provide such a vital service to seafarers across the globe.

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The Mission To Seafarers

The Mission To Seafarers

Charity Registration No. 1123613

Founded in 1856 and funded entirely by voluntary donations, the Mission to Seafarers offers emergency assistance and support to crews around the world. Whether victims of piracy or those shipwrecked or stranded, we’re there for the globe’s merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and belief.

Donations 17

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I was fortunate enough to meet Phil when I was a cadet on the Anglia. Hugely respected and liked.

Donation by Rob Mathieson on 11/01/10

Donation by Anonymous on 27/10/09

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Cheers Phil, we will miss you mate

Donation by Jeff & Lynn Whatrup on 20/07/09

Donation by Anonymous on 16/07/09

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From an old shipmate Goodbye

Donation by Scott Lennon on 16/07/09

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A deeply valued employee of Maersk having been with the company for 20 years. He was an excellent Chief Engineer. He will be deeply missed.

Donation by Maersk Crewing Limited on 13/07/09

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A tragic loss, Derrick and Sherry Makey

Donation by Sherry Makey on 12/07/09

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Great colleague, great man, slainte amigo.

Donation by Davie & Karen MacLeod on 10/07/09

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Phil was a great friend to both of us. He will be greatly missed.

Donation by Jane and Jon on 09/07/09

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Donation by Anonymous on 08/07/09

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It was an honor and pleasure to have sailed with Phil, truley one of the greatest guys i have met in my career.He will be missed.

Donation by Dave Wilkie on 07/07/09

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A good chief and many great times ashore, thanks Phil

Donation by Robert Farries on 07/07/09

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Donation by Murdo Morrison on 07/07/09

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I will always have fond memories of Phil from my time as a cadet and all the good times we all had with him x

Donation by Scott Thompson on 06/07/09

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I sailed with Phil on the Maersk Anglia many years ago. He was an extremely good Chief Engineer & a very nice man as well. He will be sadly missed.

Donation by john waters on 06/07/09

Donation by Anonymous on 06/07/09

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A great Chief and a pleasure sailing with Phil

Donation by Sam Laycock on 06/07/09

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$683.42
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$683.42
  • Gift Aid$104.95

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