Mike Hornby - 1RWF

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With a heavy heart we report the sudden death of Mike Hornby ex 1RWF, who passed away this morning. Mike really was one of the good guys, loved by his men and respected by his peers, this is such terrrible news. Mike and his family were a real Royal Welch family and played such a huge part in our lives over many years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Katrina, their family, friends and comrades. We're all thinking of you.

[Gerrycc943]

Deepest condolences to family, friends and fellow comrades from London Branch RWFCA.

[Pete Dagnall]

Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends at this sad time. All members Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association - Wrexham Branch.

[BennytheBall]

Just to emphasise in what Al has said I served along side Mike for many years in the 1st and Mike was God father to my youngest son Tom. A sudden shock he will be sadly missed by our family.

Our thoughts are with Katrina and the family, friends and Fellow Comrades at this time. May You Rest In Peace Mike.

From Benny, Carol, Thomas, Matthew Ball

And All at the Shotton and Deeside Branch RWFCA/RWRA

[Rob12]

Condolences to friends, family and comrades on this sad occasion from Committee and Branch members Denbigh and District Branch RWFCA/RWCA

[Dave Wozencroft]

My condolences to your family and friends R.I.P Mike and God Bless ....

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His kindness knew no bounds, He and Katrina hosted my Mum and Dad at a Sgt's mess function(Country & Western night) in Berlin many years ago, I was unable to attend. Benny you may have been sat with them. Mike & Katrina looked after them, like they'd known them all their lives, Mum and Dad were so grateful, as was I, a SNCO, who'd only been promoted 4 days previous! No side with Mike, he was a genuinely nice person……now on the football pitch, that was a different story!

[Bob Bacon]

It is always difficult to come to terms with the death of a friend and this is especially the case with Mike. I first met Mike in Honiton, where we both played football for the local football team. He was a civilian at the time and I had no idea he would join the RWF some years later.

He was a kind, tough, honest soldier and I will remember him as a man that simply got on with his job, a man widely admired and respected for his professionalism and character.

We have lost a wonderful friend and colleague but our loss is as nothing compared with that of his wife, Katrina, and my thoughts and prayers are with her at the most difficult of times.

[Bricoates]

Condolences to Mike's Family and Friends at your sad loss

Caernarfon Branch, The Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association

[John07]

Very sad, a really nice guy, condolences to the family, RIP Mike

[nasher546]

Oh dear, what a shock and really sad news. Mike was simply a really nice, genuine and kind man and he would do anything for anyone. He will be sadly missed, but most of all by Katrina and the Family and my condolences go out to them all.

Rest in Peace Mike.

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Mikes granddaughter Bethan, has posted the funeral details on Facebook:

For everyone who would like to pay their respects to my grandad Michael Hornby (https://www.facebook.com/michael.hornby.52)

His funeral will be held on the 15th of September at 14:00 at Saint Sannans Church,Bedwellty, Caerphilly, NP12 0BD. For anyone who would like to eat beforehand there is a pub close by called The Church Inn, Bedwellty, NP12 0BD there will also be spaces to park here during the funeral. The wake will take place at 15:00 - onwards at the Maes Manor Hotel, Maes Rudded Lane, Blackwood NP12OAG. He was such a great man I'm sure you'd all agree and he would want us to share the memories we all have with him and for us all to remember his kind heart and his cheeky personality

[steve wright]

Saw Mike a few years ago, had a great chat about the old times in A Company. Sad to hear of his passing. RIP Mike

[TonyPritchard]

RIP Mike

[Guvs]

A sad day when I heard the news, the amound of condolances on face book goes to show just how much of a nice person he truly was.
RIP Mike

[david warner]

We at Mountain Ash Branch would like to send our condolences to Mikes family.

[Williams04]

RIP Mike, a true friend of the Regimental Band, I will let Stu Taylor know of Mike's passing