Funeral appeal by soldier mother[ch8207]

Thought I would bring this to your attention in case any of our members want to attend.
The mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan has made an appeal forpeople to take part in a motorcycle cavalcade at his funeral inSomerset. Cpl Tom Gaden's body was brought back to RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire on 3 March.

The 24-year-old 1 Rifle soldier will have a military funeral on 16March and the plan is for motorbikes to follow the procession. Judy Gaden, from Taunton, said her son was a biking enthusiast and would have loved a farewell of bikes.

Gordon Kemp, ex-traffic policeman who taught Cpl Gaden how to ride, has joined in a public appeal to other enthusiasts. "The more we can do, the more we can honour Tom.. "I am calling on employers to allow motorcyclists just to nip out for an hour," he said.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/7932118.stm

I am planning on attending this, will post times when I know more

Taff

Meet at the Kingfisher Car park, Chippenham SN14 0JL for 8:00 and depart 8:15

I have been told to meet at Hamilton Road, Old bus station, Taunton for 10am Monday the 16th

Thanks Taff

Tom Gaden funeral arrangements.

http://www.tauntondeane.gov.uk/tdbcs...ems.asp?id=629

Thanks for the link Shep

At least 300 bikes.

http://www.somersetcountygazette.co....dalene_Church/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/7945596.stm



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