Hugo 79

[rikoshea]

It is with great sadness I have to inform you again of another Drummer Hughes 79, or Hugo to his mates, who passed away in the early hours of this morning after a road traffic accident. Hugo Served with the 1st Bn RWF Corp of Drums from 1988 to 1996.


<img src="http://rwf-forum.co.uk/gallery/files/3/Photo-0033hugo.jpg" alt="hugo" />

My thoughts and condolences go out to his immediate family, anyone wishing to know any further details please feel free to contact, Mac Drum Major 1st Bn on 07922355055.

Rest in Peace 79.

[daibeer]

Hugo was a good Drummer and mate. I'll miss him.
Dai

[led9750]

unreal , i spent a lot of time with hugo in and out of work what a great bloke , who can forget the blue can , only one word sums this up GUTTED

[scorch]

sad news Hugo was a brilliant guy and will be sadly missed sympathy goes to all his family from OC and all ranks FSP Coy 1 R welsh

[ukcalling]

omg thats awful, like mentioned Hugo was a great drummer and a good bloke im sure he will be sadly missed. rest in peace hugo

[benney]

Another Great Loss What Can One Say

[ap1]

What a tragic loss. Another outstanding character from the Drums Platoon, who was well liked throughout the battalion. Our thoughts are with his family.

[Jones 80]

I cant believe it Hugo was a great mate & a fellow side drummer who took me under his wing & showed me the ropes when i joined the platoon. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family at this time.

R.I.P Hugo

[Antony McCarten]

Gents!i have been on the phone to most drummers past and present for the past few hours. At this moment in time his father is in market drayton,i will be intouch with RHQ tommorrow to get an up to date phone number but will not be able to up date you all till next week about anything!!my thanks go to Blaenau Ffestiniog RWFCA Branch for trying to get me intouch with his father. Hugo is a great loss to us all as a good friend and one of the best side drummers i had the chance to work with!!!!!!!

An OLD saying" Drummers dont DIE, They Re-org in HEAVEN"

Thanks Hugo for all the good times!

[anitacorbett]

God bless him. Our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.
Anita & Clive x

[Dai]

Sad sad news....RIP mate

[richie8667]

This is Very sad news, Hugo was a character and a half and a brilliantly funny man !

Rest in peace HUGO

[jona2283]

Saddened by this tragic news. I worked with Hugo throughout his time as a drummer. Anyone who knew him as the life and soul of the Corps and MT Platoon will be shocked by this terrible news. Our deepest sympathy to his family on this sad day.

[Barry69]

Hugo was a character in the Drums Platoon a likeable lad always up for a laugh, he will be missed.

[Will 11's]

A sad loss of a good mate from the drums and the MT, I am sure a lot of people will be shocked by this sad news.

[Bri Brazier]

Its always a sad time when one of our family passes away. Rest In Peace Hugo.

[BennytheBall]

Rik
Sorry to hear of the SAD news of 79, a good lad that left us so tragic. My sympathy goes out to all his family.
BennytheBall 1

[bazbarron]

Eddie 91 gave me the sad news yesterday. A big loss truly lovely bloke.

[MICK CAMPLIN]

Spoke to a few drummers past and present last night. What a mate to lose. God bless him . I hope heaven,s got some sticks and a side drum ready. The following send their commisarations: Steve(Slim) Jones:Paul Jones 83:Ev 27 and by now many more.

[oakesy]

very sad news, a real character was hugo .the times we have done the drum display together are to numerous to mention.many fond memories.my thoughts are with his family and also all who knew and worked with him.rest in peace mate.

[Derek Adams]

I remember dragging Hugo to a cliff top opposite Mount Edith Cavel near Jasper Canada to have his photo taken in his Scarlets. The picture was to present to all those that helped us while we were on Pond Jump West. A copy of the photo hangs proudly on my office wall.
A true, proud Royal Welshman who will sadly be missed by all who came into contact with him.
Rest in Peace Hugo.

[bill1052]

very sad news about 79 lets keep the drums rolling for him and his family at this sad time . humph52 ps this is why we shoud all live and play for today in our thoughts mate 1rwf

[nigejones69]

We have just heard of the shocking and tragic news, a great loss, commisarations from all Ranks 1 R Welsh Rear Party Cyprus, our thoughts are with his familiy.

Hugo RIP.

[mattybouy]

I'll well gutted, was not a great friend to Hugo but worked with him in the MT in Ballykelly and Tern Hill.

I'm sure he will be sadly missed by all his family.

RIP Hugo.

[aubs]

still trying to get this tragic news into my head, cant believe it. hugo was a great guy, great drummer and a good friend. thanks hugo, you will be missed.

[DP43]

Why does it always happen to the good guys ? A sad loss.

[beefy22]

We have recicived the sad news here in Afgan, and all of those who new him are deeply sadened, of the loss of a good guy....God Bless you Hugo.

RIP from the boys of B Coy 1 R Welsh (RWF)

[brian olly algate]

I recived the sad news from oaksey,i knew 79 from my time in Berlin, please pass on my condolences and respects to his family,

RIP HUGO from all the ex RWF in Berlin

[CARL PUGH]

Only the good die young. God Bless Mate and rest in peace in know you will have a blast in the next life, just leave a space for us.

Pug

[Chink Parry]

GUTTED. What a top drummer and mate.

[woodykiwi]

what a great shock it was to hear about hugo, our thoughts are with his family old and new.
karen & jo. x x

[Antony McCarten]

To all!

I have just spoken to Hugo's father and his wife Leah! They have both requested buglers for the funeral. Led, Dai Beer and myself have offered to play.

The details of the Funeral are as follows:

Monday 21st May 2007 at 14:00 (2p.m.) at Christ Church, Market Drayton, and the Lord Hill pub afterwards.

Christ Church
Address: Christ Church
The Vicarage/Christchurch Lane
Market Drayton
TF9 1DY
Telephone: 01630 652801

Map (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=TF9+1DY&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=16&iwloc=addr)

If anyone would like to send a card here is Hugo's dads and his wife's address:

Mr M.Hughes
20 Jones Street
Blaenau Ffestiniog
LL41 3YF

Mrs L. Hughes
33 Highfields
Market Drayton
PF9 3EL

[MikeCarey]

Sad one, another famous face from the Bn and only a young lad!

R.I.P.

Mike Carey

[Shadeykent]

Sad news, Hugo was a great character and will be sadly missed by all that knew him – our thoughts are with his family, from all members of Rear Party at The 1st Battalion.

I will get some of the boys who knew him back from Cyprus to represent the Battalion.

[anitacorbett]

Oh what a lovely thing to do. I hope they manage to attend. A lovely thought.
Anita x

[Rob 33]

Sad news about a great lad, will Def be missed. Thoughts to your family M8, from Ex lads now working in Iraq, who had the pleasure to know u. RIP

[judy wilson]

To all that have sent lovely messages, cards etc. They have been very much appreciated, Hugo would be amazed to know how many people are thinking off him and it has been a huge support to me and the girls.

Many Thanks Leah, Rhiannon and Sharn
X

[hughes86]

We would like to thank you all for your kind words and support upon hearing the sad news of our son. Additionally, we would like to thank those who were able to attend the funeral yesterday and ensured that he had a fantastic send off to his next deployment.


Melfyn and Valmai Hughes and on behalf of Leah his wife, Sharn and Rhiannon his daughters and Geraint his Son.

[Bob Lloyd]

So sorry to hear of this. 79 was a fine drummer, a great characterand a wonderful example to the younger ones. My condolences to his family and friends.

[evans63]

RIP Hugo. You were always one to cheer everyone else up!

[Eifion]

My condolences to 79's family and friends. A great lad from Blaenau who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Sorry I could not attend the funeral. My thoughts are with you.
Eifion

[robbo2284]

Its the first time iv been able to get onto the internet as im holidaying in cyprus with my family its a great tragedy on this news about Hugo what a guy and an outstanding drummer, was a pleasure for me to enter the boxing ring with him as the lead drummer back in Berlin whilst boxing for the bn

God Bless, RIP

[trev3646]

just joined the site hence the late posting , When the lads and myshelf heard the news of hugo we were all very very shocked and saddned to hear the news ,he was a great friend , drummer , character who will be greatly missed our heart goes out to his family and son ,

i know i speak for all the Lads here in Iraq who are not on the site ,,,,

[LEE_MAC]

i recall hugo whilst serving with d coy...very very sad...my thoughts r with the family

[gerry]

condolences and deepest sympathy from all branch members rwfca denbigh rip

[Guvs]

A very late entry but all the same a very sad one to have to make, I remember Hugo when he first come to the drums as a very straight talking drummer, then later on in our drums family he was one of the more mature young men, what a sad loss to us all especialy to his own family.
enjoy and live life to the full, this is not a rehersal.

[meds]

great man in and out of work will be missed ,gutted.