Rob Hanisch

Last Friday, April 28th, saw the very poignant funeral for Rob Hanisch.  It was at Mornington Green and all Rob’s family were in attendance, plus members of 87 Tpt Pl.

Bob Lawrence

Today at Woody Point Qld., 3rd May 2023 was the funeral of Bob Lawrence whom some members of 87 may remember. Bob was previously with 86 in Pucka and posted to SVN with 1 ALSG to Bien Hoa and on that Units transfer to Vung Tau, Bob was admitted to 1 Fd hospital and RTA’d without actually spending any great time with 87, nevertheless he was one of ours. His funeral was a quiet family affair including a number of ex military friends, including Patsy, Myself and Marie Thomson representing his time with 87..

As Rob Lawrence has passed, we would welcome you to his funeral to celebrate his life and mateship. For funeral details please contact us at either of the below:

Email to laterob@lawrenceau.net with total number in your party coming

Gay Meikle, phone 0447 726 806

Lloyd Lawrence, phone 0422 000 036

Thank you.

Just heard from Jenny Morcom who passed on this message;

Hi Jen, 

It’s Rob’s daughter Lisa. 

Mornington Green have given me your details as you were enquiring about a live stream. 

We have decided to do this and I believe it will be streaming from 10:15 for a 10:30 start. This is the link for the day below. Please feel free to pass it on for any others that can’t make it. 

Take care

Lisa

Lisa Gracie 

Hi Glen, (from Des)

Tonight we heard from the son-in-law of Rob Hanisch, regarding arrangements for Rob’s funeral.

Date: Friday April 28th

Time: 10.30am

Venue: Mornington Green (previously Bembridge Golf Course)

                            125 Tyabb/Tooradin Road, Somerville 3912

The Family of Rob Hanisch

Cl- Lisa Gracie (daughter)

102 Hamilton Street

Bittern Vic 3918

Bob Lawrence, from 1 ALSC bien Hoa and then 87 Tpt Pl, passed away last night at 9pm 17 April 2023.

87 members offer the family and friends their deepest condolences.

Des Ralph informs me that this morning, 18th April 2023, Rob Hanisch slipped away peacefully.

Our heartfelt condolences to his family.

Cliff hodgson writes:

I have just spoken with Troy Spruce as it impossible to get John on the phone,  John is much better in a lot of ways as he is off the alcohol and rarely goes to his local watering hole RSL like he did in the past, sleeps a lot and his memory varies form time to time  but is on a lot of medication 17 -20 pills a day.

Cliff Hodgson

Bob has entered the final stages of dementia and his family expects him to be released from his pain in a matter of days.

I will keep everyone posted as developments occur.

Des Ralph writes….Rob Hanisch is back in Peninsula Private Hospital & is not expected to return home. I visited him yesterday and he is at peace with the decision to suspend medical treatment . Will keep you updated. Rob is in agreement for info to be put on the blog . He can not handle the phone, but visitors are welcome 10 – 12. &. 2-4 . Des. Ralph.

I have been informed that Wally’s story is published in this week’s “Thats Life” magazine.