 The
limestone cliffs that the allied pilots apparently used as a landmark
to tell them they were over the target.
It is nearly opposite where the barges were sheltering on Aug 03 1944 and the place where Corran died. |
 Monsieur
Alain Fissot, the monumentalist who
designed, arranged for the production and then the installation of the
memorial stone. A real gentleman. June 11 2006.
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 From
left: The Squadron Leader representing the RAF; Wing Commander
Brett Marshall. RNZAF; Sarah Dennis, NZ Ambassador: Mme Briggitte
Briere, representing the War Veterans Associations of Rouen: Vince
Ashworth: Herr Hauerbach, German Consul General of Rouen - representing
the German Government: Vince's wife, May and son, Simon; and flag
bearers for the various French Veterans Associations.
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 Prayers
were said for Corran over the site where it
is believed he lies. A wreath was laid on the river at this spot.
Following the ceremony and laying of the wreath we watch in somber
silence as it drifts slowly away with the current of the river. A very
sombre and emotional moment!
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 The
memorial with the wreaths. From left: Ashworth family, RAF
and NZ Government.
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Vince
Ashworth standing beside the memorial.
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 Vince
Ashworth reading from the Bible (John 15 v 9-13: Greater has no man
than this that a man lay down his life for his friends) before the
laying of the wreaths.
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Vince
Ashworth, wearing similar medals to those won by his brother; May
Ashworth and Sarah Dennis.
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Photos
and comments by Vince Ashworth
Many thanks to Fabrice Dhollande and Vince Ashworth for all of their time and hard work! |
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