Kim Hibberd

[Bob Bacon]

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Kim Hibbert, 55, had always lived in Gloucester and had been a pupil at Linden Secondary School. He joined the Army at a young age and served in the Royal Welch Fusiliers for 12 years.

After leaving, Kim wanted to raise money for the Ethiopia appeal and organised a concert at Gloucester Leisure Centre called 'Blues for Ethiopia.' The concert gave Kim the idea of living in Holland for a short time promoting British bands.

Kim was assaulted at his home in Lesanne Court, Parliament Street, Gloucester, on January 1, 2009. He died of his injuries two days later at Frenchay Hospital, Bristol. Police charged an 18-year-old woman from Gloucester and a 32-year-old man from Matson with murder.

Sad and sickened at the news of Kims death, served for many years with Kim as PTIs in the Bn and the Depot. As Gwyn mentioned, small in stature, big in heart. I have just read a tribute about Kim, and it mentions a poem he wrote called 'Lifes to short to be tall', and quotes the last verse, here it is:

But, every day is a treasure,
So go and have a ball,
'Cos once you're gone, you're gone for good,
And life's too short to be tall.

Forever a lovable rogue, a friend and comrade, Rest in Peace mate.

Source: Derek Adams