Tony Podmore
1963-03-02 2017-05-01Tony was an amazing bloke, fun, outrageous and full of life. A great cabin mate to have in Term 1 at BRNC who could really bring out the absurdities of new entry training and put it all in perspective, usually in a cheeky and irreverant way. We did not stay in touch regularly after we went through specialist training but whenever we bumped into each other it was "Hail fellow, well met!" and his sense of fun and joy at the absurdities of life never seemed to diminish. He was a force of life and is sadly missed by familiy and friends.
tribute by Kevin HoodJoined BRNC with 'Podders'. He was a fantastic guy whose memory I will treasure. He was always tremendous fun and lived life with a huge smile and positive attitude. At the last reunion he knew he was dying, but approached it in a brave and quite brilliant manner. It made a huge impression on us all, and we were determined that he should enjoy himself. He will be sadly missed at the next reunion - yet another sad loss During Tony's last summer in Cornwall he raised money by selling ice cream at the King Harry ferry. He would be there every day in a sufficiently flamboyant hat and trousers selling to all those around and making everyone day just that little bit brighter. The money he made all went to the newly opened 'Cove center' in Cornwall which provides for cancer sufferers and asked that any donations after would also go to the same good cause.
tribute by Harry Fenton