No more a Watch to stand, Old Sailor. For you are drifting on an ebbing tide. Eight Bells has rung. Dog Watch is done. A new Berth waits you on the other side. Your Ship is anchored in God's Harbour. And though his sailors are of equal rank. there'll be Shipmates on the deck to greet you. And Pipe, as you ascend the Plank.. Her boilers with full head of steam. Cargo stowed and Galley stored. Just waiting to get underway. When the last Hand comes aboard. Look sharp! That Hand is you, Old Sailor. And you'll be sailing out on Heavenly Seas. So may the wind be ever at your back. Fair weather. And God speed!

Paddy you will be so sadly missed. You cared about everyone and did all you could to help. I will miss your sea yarns and ditties from when you were in the Navy. You could always bring a smile and a laugh to every situation. Lots of Love Katie and Howard xx

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