Tributes to departed union activists and others who have made a contribution that we wish to remember.
The London Regional Council have had a badge struck in honour of Bro Leon Brumant who passed away earlier this year.
Badges will be available at the evening for Leon on June 23 at 12 Pins Finsbury Park starting at 1700
It's a sad loss to lose any lives, but so much sadder when it's a young life.
Recently, Leon Brumant attended the RMT's National Black and Ethnic Minority Members conference in Manchester. His inquisitive nature and thirst for knowledge, made his enthusiasm infectious.
On behalf of RMT Young Members, I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of Leon Brumant.
On saturday 5th december 2009, Carolyn Siddall, who worked for the organising unit, died after suffering from ill health. On that day, we lost a dear and valued friend.
She was an inspirational figure to all those who knew her. She offered busworkers help, advice and friendship when we most needed it. Carolyn will be missed by all her friends on the buses. We offer our condolences to her family and friends.
UPDATE: it has been confirmed that Carolyn's Funeral will be a celebration of her life as a great socialist, activist and wonderful person. RMT Banners and Flowers are welcome, if you wish to attend, meet at Manor Park Station at 09:15 on Friday 11th December 2009
Below is an Email that Bob Crow sent on the 5th December 2009 Dear Colleagues,
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that Carolyn Siddall, who has been ill for some time, sadly passed away this morning. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.
John Knight a lifelong union rep, activist and officer of Finsbury Park Branch has died after being diagnosed with throat cancer only six weeks ago. John spent most of his working life as a guard and driver both at Oakwood and Arnos Grove and was known for the integrity and unshakeable principles that characterise all that is good about our union. He was kind and compassionate and was well respected by all who knew him; even in his retirement years that were so tragically cut short, he still gave his time without reward to help youngsters in his local RAF cadet company.
John Knight - a lifelong union rep, activist and officer of Finsbury Park Branch - has died following being diagnosed with throat cancer only 6 weeks ago.
John spent most of his working life as a guard and driver both at Oakwood and Arnos Grove and was known for his integrity and unshakeable principles that characterise all that is good about our union. He was kind and compassionate and was well respected by all who knew him and even in his retirement years that were tragically cut short he still gave his time without reward to help youngsters in his local RAF cadet company.
On Thursday 23rd July Brother Andy Melvin passed away from bronchopneumonia in Whipps Cross Hospital.
Andy was a fantastic guy, ready to help everyone and anyone. He was a long serving member of the RMT and an activist from day one.
Andy started out on the buses before joining TfL and becoming a Supervisor in the Liverpool Street Travel Information Centre.
In Sympathy Of One Of Our Comrades From East Ham Branch Who Sadly Passed Away
East Ham Branch would like to pass on our condolence of the sad passing of
JOHN BEGLEY who passed away on 15th March
John Sadly has left behind a wife and a son.
John worked at Aldgate
Recently Upminster train operators had a collection to pay for a rememberance garden in memory of past drivers from the depot. This is situated at the rear of the new building set amongst the flower beds and cleverly landscaped area. Old disused sleepers have brass plaques displaying names of various past well thought of drivers, that are sadly not with us anymore.