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    1. The late Marjorie Moore, F.S.G
    2. Frank Hardy
    3. Those of you who have been saddened by news of the death of Marjorie Moore might like to know that the Society has started a Book of Condolence. The book has been placed in the Common Room for members and staff to put their personal messages. So that others, who cannot get to the Society, have an opportunity to contribute, arrangements have been made for e-mailed contributions to be accepted through the Society Web-site via a link on the home page at www.sog.org.uk <http://www.sog.org.uk/> . The electronic contributions will be collected and added to the book before passing it to Richard Moore I have spoken to Richard since he returned home, and he is overwhelmed by the support he is getting and the messages from all round the world. Richard has given me more bits and pieces of information which I can pass on to you. When he had the task of identifying Marjorie's body the only sign that there had been an accident was heavy bruising. Her body was cremated in South Africa and Richard scattered the ashes out at sea, with the help of the Sea Rescue people at Port Elizabeth, and he has a chart with the position marked. The tour organisers SAGA, and the people at the game reserve were extremely caring and Richard's brother flew out to be with him a couple of days after the accident. Their church at Swindon had a service early on Thursday morning to coincide with the time of the Cremation in South Africa, and there is a memorial service arranged for Monday 6th March at 15:00, but my information is that the church is likely to be very full with local people as well as the genealogical world. I am very honoured to have been asked by Richard to give the Eulogy at the service on Monday in accordance with Marjorie's wishes, and I will be representing the Society as Mike Wood is unable to attend. Frank Hardy Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees

    02/27/2006 02:38:18