Copyright Michael Coatesworth.

Last revised: March 08, 2008

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Edward on right as a lad with his brother Alfred (my dad)

 

Edward second from right on front row

 

Sergeant Edward John Coatesworth, killed in action on the way home from the war

 

 

Memorial in Caernarfon North Wales where he lived

His family still honour his name with pride

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Uncle Edward John Coatesworth

I never met you, but the tales they do come

Your bravery not only as a soldier

But also as a brother and a son

You lost your life on the open sea

On your way home to your loved ones

 

A great carpenter I’m told you were

Aunt Chrissie, your beloved tools she did keep

The Lord’s Prayer the masterpiece created by your hands

Is safe with my brother to be passed down the line

To tell all of your great skill

 

Your pictures, how full of life you were

To be taken at such a young age

Brought sadness and joy

Your family mourned you, but your son was born

I went to Wales and met your child, John Joseph

A great man he’s turned out to be

 

My brother Edward John was named after you

He is proud of the honour bestowed on him

You are with your family once more

A memorial in Caernarfon is set in your honour

I know one day we will meet

Please save a place for me

 

 

 

 

 

 

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My Family in Memoriam

In Memory of my Aunt Chrissie

In Memory of my Sister, Jean

In Memory of my Dad

In Memory of my Brother Alan

In Memory of my Stepmother Lillian

In Memory of my Granddad (on my dad's side)

In Memory of my Grandmother (on my dad's side)

In Memory of my Grandmother (on my mum's side)

In Memory of Edward John

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My Disabled Access Reviews

My Stories and Pictures

Contributors Stories and Pictures

Tasty Yorkshire recipes

Links to all my pages

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Mike's military days (Pictures not to be missed!)

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A few of my tales for you to enjoy

My Own Tales (Short stories by Mike Coatesworth)

The Cave (Short story By Mike Coatesworth)

My Lady (Short story By Mike Coatesworth)

The Early Riser (Short story By Mike Coatesworth)

Paradise (Short Story by Mike Coatesworth)

The Power (Short story by Mike Coatesworth)

The Park (Mike Coatesworth)

Mike's Newspaper Interview

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Stories from Contributors

An amusing tale from Mollie Matthews

The crusty chronicles

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Contributors stories

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A trip down memory lane (Readers Memories)

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My Family Pages

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