On this day in 1918

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On this day in 1918

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Gentlemen, on this day in 1918 a young man was born, his name, Richard Walker.

I think a toast is called for this evening gentlemen. :cheers:

Here are two lovely pictures of the man himself in his later years, courtesy of Mike Wilson, thank you Mike.

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Here's to Water Rail :cheers:
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A glass will be soon lifted in his honor.

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Save a few for us up there, sir. :Hat:
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:cheers:
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I'll raise a glass tonight in memory of "The Carp Godfather".

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It shall be done, Sir !!!
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I shall sit and read about clarrisa's capture again and raise a glass.

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Macdescruple wrote:I'll raise a glass tonight in memory of "The Carp Godfather".
I think he was more than that. I can't think of anybody who advanced our sport more that Water rail.

I will raise a glass in honour.
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And I was going to have a dry night :roll:

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