WO2 J R Slavin MSM - (Jock)

[Dolly Gray]

It is with great regret that I must add to this list of those who have gone before the name of my good friend and oppo WO2 J R Slavin MSM. Royal Marines, who passed away Sunday 1st August in Leeds. Jock had been ill for some time but fought his illness in his own way, whilst at the same time telling few he was ill.

Jock had a rather full service career which spanned more years than we want to think of... First with the Corps then with the Careers Office in Leeds and last but not least with his involvement with the Sea Cadet Corps and with X-Ray Company of its Marine Cadet Section in the Eastern Area

Jock was Corps through and through and there are many young men who have served and are serving in every single arm of the British Armed services and some foreign ones who were influenced by this very dark and swarthy Scotsman whose voice, mannerisms, appearance and bearing was probably the most copied in countless sods operas over the years that I know of..

When he gave a speech at my wedding he talked of the intricate family that was our Corps and of the price that had to be paid to enter its ranks. He then went on to welcome my wife to our family, simple words maybe, but the location and manner in which they were given are priceless to her and something she still holds dear to her heart and to the person who said them.

To his wife Fiona and his family our thoughts are with you and I am sure that all over the world there will be many taking time out to remember this character of the Corps, the Career Service and the Marine Cadet Section.

So its farewell to the ‘Black Prince’ - looks like Big G got a new First Drill.

Details of the funeral service will be published here when confirmed

Dolly

[Andy O'Pray]

Sincerest condolences to Jock's family and friends. Farewell old ship.

Aye - Andy.

[Shoulderholster]

A tremendous character who is going to be mised by all who new him.My thoughts are with his family.
If there is a Drill Shed on the other side they can "stand by to stand by".

SH

[Sticky Blue]

Another Marine reporting for duty on the other side.

My condolences to his family and friends... I'll be raising a glass to him later.

[got1]

RIP Jock.
Condolences to his family.

[El Prez]

If there is a Drill Shed on the other side they can "stand by to stand by".

Listen carefully, you'll hear the tramp of marching feet.

RIP Jock Slavin.

[Shoulderholster]

Details of Jocks funeral..
Tuesday 10th August 14:20 hrs at Lawnswood Crematorium, Otley Road, Leeds.

SH

[Artist]

Another fine Gentleman gone to a better place. Bye Jock.

Artist

[Madmick]

How many of Je16, can remember Corporal Slavin gracing our ranks during traning!! I certainly can, dont know why, dont recall exactly when but recall nevertheless. Smooth as silk as i remember.

RIP Jock Jim Lewis

[Yorkie Malone]

Happen that is why he wasn't at the Drill Instructors do the other day. See ya Jock

[Branston]

Just to say farewell to an old and very loyal friend. Ian Slavin was my best buddy and we had travelled far and wide together.

Ian had no time to sort out this last but mightiest of pier-head jumps - taking just three weeks from orders to deployment.

My sincere condolences to Fiona his loving wife and focal point of all that he did.

You will be severely missed.

Semper Fidelis

[Oakers1]

I had the pleasure of meeting Jock some years ago.

He is more than missed by all who worked with him and I know he is sadly missed by his oppo's in the MCD.

[Dolly Gray]

Jock was cremated yesterday at the Lawnswood Crematorium in Leeds.

As was to be expected it was quite a turnout from all aspects of Jocks careers, in the Royal Marines, Careers Service,The Marine Cadet Section, Sea Cadet Corps and civilian life. The chapel was topers it was standing room only for the service in both the foyer and outside in the grounds.

The organisation of the day was down to Branston who is now on this forum and he did Jock proud, meeting with everything that had been asked of him and more.

Branston I am proud that we shared Jocks friendship, something that can never be taken from us and we at least have our memories andt a few dits on the guy to keep us going for years to come. Yesterday could not be commented on, other than to say Jock could not have done it better himself and wherever he is is happy with all your hard work. BZ

Obviously the run ashore after the service was a good one and the last I can remember was some nutter buying bottles of Lambs to drink toasts to go with our chips.

Also nice to put a face to Shoulderholster who it turns out I have known for quite a few years, he was last seen in a bit (a big bit) of drunken state head down legging it out the door.

A sad occasion but a brammer day all round and a brilliant sendoff that anyone who enjoys a drink (or a dozen) would have enjoyed.

D

[Branston]

Cheers Dolly

Ref: Ian Slavin

I want to take this oppertunity to thank you all personnally for the effort you made in celebrating the life of 'Jock' a great friend of many. It was particularly rewarding to me for having the honour of being Ian's escort to his place of rest. It is a credit to all those who turn up to support Ian's family and especially Fiona.

A speical thank you to the bearers who were made of Officers and SNCO's from X-Company and the Bugle Major from Ellsmere Port.

[Murphy]

I have been off the Forum for a while, and have just come across this post. I had the pleasure of serving on the parade staff at Lympstone with Jock in 1969, just before I started flying training. An absolute star, a gentleman of the first order.

My most sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Ians wife and family.

He and Tex Freeborne will be there to greet us all.