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(we've been emailing back and forth the last day)
Funeral went smoothly.
I got to meet one of Vince's sons and his family, as well as one of Vince's brothers.
Vince's daughter-in-law wrote a bio that the celebrant read out.
I wasn't expecting so many family members..I had no idea.
I assumed only his sister was going to be there, so I wrote
a eulogy and took it...but due to stage shock, never read it there today.
Below, bad grammar and all, is what I had in my pocket, but..well..
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(we've been emailing back and forth the last day)
Funeral went smoothly.
I got to meet one of Vince's sons and his family, as well as one of Vince's brothers.
Vince's daughter-in-law wrote a bio that the celebrant read out.
I wasn't expecting so many family members..I had no idea.
I assumed only his sister was going to be there, so I wrote
a eulogy and took it...but due to stage shock, never read it there today.
Below, bad grammar and all, is what I had in my pocket, but..well..
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VINCE CHILDS - EULOGY FROM HIS CB RADIO MATES
Hello, my name is Rodney *. Vince also knew me by my CB radio call sign, Cooter.
It was about 15 years ago when we first spoke to each other over our CB radios.
In all those 15 years, Vince, or Superman as I'd sometimes call him...he never once in all that time said a cruel or harsh word towards anyone. That was a challenging thing to do in a sometimes juvenile environment.
The CB community regarded Vince as our CB Grand father.
He was an elder among us young larrikins – he, without saying anything, and probably without knowing it, helped keep us grounded and on our better behaviour when we knew he was listening.
Everyone loved Vince, and Vince loved everyone back. He had no enemies.
Any time he'd finish up a 'chat' with someone, he'd sign off by saying...”Good talking with you..you really made my day. Take care. Catch you later.”
Every day was precious to him; he loved life and he was always grateful to all those around him.
He had a good sense of humour. Anyone that knows me, knows I can get a bit cheeky at times. That didn’t worry Vince. All though I never seen them, but sometimes I used to call out over the CB...“Sexy legs copy”..a few seconds later Vince in an excited voice would reply...“I copy”.
As getting out and about was some what tricky for him, the CB radio was another way for him to reach the outside world. Sometimes I'd stir him up and tell him ..“Hey Vince, let me know when the Matron isn’t looking and I'll come break you out”..he'd laugh and reply...”But Cooter, I have the key for the side gate”.
He loved his little bachelor pad at the Southport Lodge. At that location he was able to have visitors over without any problem. The first few years I knew him, he was at another place where visitor access wasn’t available. We'd all drop in from time to time, to see if he was OK and check if he needed anything.
He also loved listening to professional HAM radio operators and a public service stations like the state emergencies services, police and fire departments...and funnily enough, a catering channel...he liked keeping up to date with the news before it became news. His music radio would be on the local Christian 4CRB station playing in the back ground.
15 years ago when mobile phones and the internet were still a new fad used only by a few – the CB community was much larger. Times have changed a lot in the last 5 years or so on the CB, with fewer and fewer folks using it now days. Most have grown and moved away to start new families...Vince's good friend Davo being one such mate we contacted last night, and whom sends his deepest regards. And others absent due to work commitments, such as Jack, Wazza, Mick, Dom, Raff, Paul also send their condolences. There are many more, such as Emma, Marie, Richard, Andrew, Ashley, Kent, Chucky and such..but I haven’t been able to contact them yet.
On behalf of all your CB mates, we'll miss you, Vince 'Superman' Childs.
Rodney *
(aka Cooter)
Hello, my name is Rodney *. Vince also knew me by my CB radio call sign, Cooter.
It was about 15 years ago when we first spoke to each other over our CB radios.
In all those 15 years, Vince, or Superman as I'd sometimes call him...he never once in all that time said a cruel or harsh word towards anyone. That was a challenging thing to do in a sometimes juvenile environment.
The CB community regarded Vince as our CB Grand father.
He was an elder among us young larrikins – he, without saying anything, and probably without knowing it, helped keep us grounded and on our better behaviour when we knew he was listening.
Everyone loved Vince, and Vince loved everyone back. He had no enemies.
Any time he'd finish up a 'chat' with someone, he'd sign off by saying...”Good talking with you..you really made my day. Take care. Catch you later.”
Every day was precious to him; he loved life and he was always grateful to all those around him.
He had a good sense of humour. Anyone that knows me, knows I can get a bit cheeky at times. That didn’t worry Vince. All though I never seen them, but sometimes I used to call out over the CB...“Sexy legs copy”..a few seconds later Vince in an excited voice would reply...“I copy”.
As getting out and about was some what tricky for him, the CB radio was another way for him to reach the outside world. Sometimes I'd stir him up and tell him ..“Hey Vince, let me know when the Matron isn’t looking and I'll come break you out”..he'd laugh and reply...”But Cooter, I have the key for the side gate”.
He loved his little bachelor pad at the Southport Lodge. At that location he was able to have visitors over without any problem. The first few years I knew him, he was at another place where visitor access wasn’t available. We'd all drop in from time to time, to see if he was OK and check if he needed anything.
He also loved listening to professional HAM radio operators and a public service stations like the state emergencies services, police and fire departments...and funnily enough, a catering channel...he liked keeping up to date with the news before it became news. His music radio would be on the local Christian 4CRB station playing in the back ground.
15 years ago when mobile phones and the internet were still a new fad used only by a few – the CB community was much larger. Times have changed a lot in the last 5 years or so on the CB, with fewer and fewer folks using it now days. Most have grown and moved away to start new families...Vince's good friend Davo being one such mate we contacted last night, and whom sends his deepest regards. And others absent due to work commitments, such as Jack, Wazza, Mick, Dom, Raff, Paul also send their condolences. There are many more, such as Emma, Marie, Richard, Andrew, Ashley, Kent, Chucky and such..but I haven’t been able to contact them yet.
On behalf of all your CB mates, we'll miss you, Vince 'Superman' Childs.
Rodney *
(aka Cooter)