The funeral of the late, Sub Officer Robert (bob) Morrison. Essex (and LFB) Retired.

On Monday 18th May, 240FLM were proud to be able to provide “over the border” assistance to the Essex Fire Brigade Museum and carry retired Essex FB Sub Officer, Robert “Bob” Morrison on his final shout.
For a number of years, our group has had a close relationship with the team at the Essex Museum as they also maintain and run an old Merryweather Turntable ladder which is often used for events like this. Due to their appliance currently being “off the run” for mechanical repairs, we were approached to undertake this sad event.
Bob had formerly been a member of the London Fire Brigade having originally joined the LFB in 1965 and on completion of training was posted to East Ham Fire station. He subsequently transferred to the Essex Fire Brigade in 1969.
Throughout his career, “Bob” had gained a formidable reputation as a really nice man but also as a singer having performed with some extremely well known big bands.
Being a former MOD, from the 1960’s, he had embraced the scooters that were the cornerstone of the movement of the time, so it was a fitting tribute to him that as well as fire appliances that he was accompanied by, 3 scooter “ outriders” ensured that the cortege moved seamlessly on its journey.
The service took place at Maldon in Essex and the cortege was accompanied by another vintage Essex fire appliance.  On the journey, the cortege passed by a guard of honour which was on parade outside South Woodham Ferrers fire station, a station well known to bob as he had served there.
In a fitting and touching moment, grandson Albert joined the crew of 240FLM to accompany Bob on his journey.

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