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Guard of Honour and Funeral for Harrison
1 September 2023 @ 08:30 – 11:45
Harrison Owens – one of our Sea Scout Leaders with Renown Troop – lost his battle with cancer at the end of July. He was only 29 years old but had achieved much in his life and was a serving Royal Marine at the time of his passing. His funeral is set for Friday 1 September at 1000 at St Augustine’s Church, Thorpe Bay, and will be a military funeral led by his fellow Royal Marines.
The family and Royal Marines have asked that 3rd Chalkwell Bay form a Guard of Honour of Sea Scouts, Explorers and leaders along the final approach to the Church for Harrison’s arrival and departure to the Crematorium in recognition of the part 3rd Chalkwell Bay played in his life. We would like volunteers from both Sea Scout Troops and the Explorer Unit to be part of this final tribute from 3rd Chalkwell Bay to Harrison.
The commitment will last around 2 1/2 hours from 0900 on Friday 1 September and will be in full uniform. This will be a well-attended event with a large military contingent, so we will provide some additional training for those volunteering ahead of the event the evening before (1900 at The Den).
If you able to support us with Harrison’s final journey, please let the GSL know as soon as possible by email dparsons@3rdcb.org.uk.
Any parents or friends who wish to attend the funeral are welcome, but please note that space is extremely limited inside the church (speakers will be set up outside for people to follow the service). The family have requested no photos be taken.
dparsons@3rdcb.org.uk
