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Dallas Chisholm liked Rugby very much. So much so that as a talented footballer playing for the Corby Gainsborough ( a recognised talent pool for local football ) he chose Rugby as his preferred sport. 

Dallas joined the Royal Navy in 1979 and served until his death in December 2001. He worked as a Marine Electrical Mechanical Engineer on HMS' Brave, Boxer, Broadsword to name a few beginning with B. He was elevated to the rank of Chief Petty Officer on his round the world tours and managed to avoid all major conflicts of the 80 & 90's (not by choice). If it was not for his illness he would have become Warrant Officer. 

Dallas was so well thought of in the Royal Navy they decided to take him off ships and place him in Cambridge as a representative of the Royal Navy to the Oxbridge set. There are many fine officers in the Royal Navy serving now who have been influenced by Dallas.

Tragically, Dallas lost his Mum to lung cancer in 1990. Five years later his Father died of pancreatic cancer. Whilst his Father was being diagnosed with cancer Dallas also contracted testicular cancer. Dallas Father died in 1995 and Dallas lost his fight in December 2001. 

Dallas is survived by his brother Russell, his widow Pauline and daughter Rebecca.

Dallas loved Rugby and played for every Royal Naval ship that he served on. He played for Corby Town RFC and S&L RFC on his shore leave. He received S&L Extra's player of the year after a second bout of chemotherapy in 1999. 

His most prestigious rugby moment was in Dubai whilst playing for the Royal Navy's 7s outfit at the taxpayers expense. The Royal Navy side won their particular tournament and Dallas' love of 7's was born. 

In fitting memory to Dallas, S&L RFC formed the Dallas Chisholm Memorial 7's and Vets 10's competition. 

S&L also started up their illustrious Veteran side in Dallas' honour. To date they have lost only 5 matches in the last 11 years and have never lost a game on Dallas' 7's day in August.

Over the years the tournament has raised charity funds for local and national cancer charities. In tribute to Dallas and the rugby spirit his 7's event has made lots of happy memories from the 7's and Vets games in the past, now and hopefully in years to come. 

Movember has given us a chance to reflect upon Dallas' life and testicular cancer particularly.