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Harold Jellicoe "Coe" Percival
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Harold Percival Obituary
It started with a single sentence in a short death notice: "Any service personnel who can attend his funeral service would be appreciated." The result? A standing-room-only funeral, with a packed chapel and hundreds more mourners waiting outside to pay their respects. It was a remarkable way to observe Remembrance Day, and an appropriate and moving way to honor a veteran.
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48 Entries
Vincent O'Shea
January 5, 2014
Thank you Coe & may you rest in eternal peace in the kingdom of out Lord.
Susan
January 3, 2014
I have only just come upon this story now. How wonderful that so many people came to honour this veteran. RIP, Mr. Percival, and thank you for your service. Because of your service, we now have our freedom. God Bless.
December 31, 2013
Without you sir, I might not have the freedom to type this. I thank you brave soldier.
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connie jenkins
November 17, 2013
Onward christian soldier...marching into heaven...thanks for serving your country....i send a salute to heaven to you...see you there some day......
Regina H
November 15, 2013
Thank you for your service Sir. RIP knowing that you did matter and that you WILL be remembered.
November 15, 2013
My heart goes out to all who were present at Harold "COE" Percival's memorial. Anyone who has lived so long should be valued. Anyone who has sacrificed himself in service to keep others safe should be appreciated. I was happy to learn that appreciation for COE was highly manifested during his memorial. I am sure that Harold, a WWII Veteran, looked forward to the time when "Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore." Remembering Harold Jellicoe Percival with great admiration and unyielding respect!
November 15, 2013
Harold, I did not know you, but I thank you for your service. James R. McMillen SKCM US Navy (Ret) Chesapeake, VA USA
November 14, 2013
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family. Please be assured that God will help you cope with your loss.
From a large United States military family
November 13, 2013
Thank you sir for your service. May you rest in peace. God bless you and ALL of the Veterans everywhere!
November 13, 2013
I would like to offer my deepest condolences at this difficult time, I'm very sorry for your loss, we are never prepared for death, but please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more.
Ms. Alexander
November 13, 2013
My condolences to the family and may you look to the future with confidence that soon death, sorrow and pain will be no more but everlasting life in a peaceful new world will prevail.
Judy Knicely
November 13, 2013
Blessings to all the men and women who have dedicated their time and lives to protect our lands. May their loyalty never be forgotten or deminished by time.
John Thomas
November 13, 2013
In the profession of combat arms there are no strangers, what a tribute to a man that lived. May you rest in peace!
Jim
November 13, 2013
Thank you for your service. Rest in peace, sir.
A Veteran's Daughter
November 12, 2013
Sometimes people are not appreciated until they pass into the next life. May you have many happy reunions in the Kingdom where you now rest.
Jane Dowling
November 12, 2013
God bless you, sir, and thank you. Rest in peace.
November 12, 2013
Rest in Peace Harold x
November 11, 2013
my condolences to the family and may you look to the future with confidence that soon death, sorrow and pain will be no more but everlasting life in a peaceful new world will prevail.
Tina Gouine
November 11, 2013
Dear Mr. Percival (Coe). God Bless you and may you rest in peace. You are a wonderful example and will be remembered more than you know by many. Thank you for your service to your country during WWII is all the American can say.
Angela
November 11, 2013
May you find comfort in the loving promise at Revelaton 21:3,4.
thankful member
November 11, 2013
from a former soldier from canada, thank you for serving. we will remember
November 11, 2013
I'm sure you've already heard the voice of
God Say."Well done good and faithful servant" Bob Moran, Elmira, N.Y.
November 11, 2013
Thank you for your service becauce of men like you I live with freedom god please welcome Coe with open arms
Dwayne Bickham
November 11, 2013
in God's care rest in peace
Kris Rock
November 11, 2013
Bless you Coe you were a great person
Randy Swarthout
November 11, 2013
A fitting tribute to a man who put his life on the line as many, many others also did. Your Tour of duty had ended, thank you for your service, go with God and rest in peace.
Scott Chamberland
November 11, 2013
Rest in Peace
Maria McDermott
November 11, 2013
Thank You for your service. Rest in Peace. Maria McDermott, Philadelphia, PA
November 11, 2013
Thank you for your service! May you find yourself in the eternal garden of light!
Ron Dailey
November 11, 2013
Rest in peace Mr. Percival & thank you for your service.
Harry Simpson
November 11, 2013
Now you can truly "Reach out and touch the face of God".
Army Veteran
November 11, 2013
Thanks for your Service and may your soul Rest in Peace.
November 11, 2013
REST IN PEACE SIR, I SALUTE YOU!GOD BLESS YOU, LYNN HULING MIAMI FLORIDA
J Reed
November 11, 2013
Another soldier now forever at Parade Rest in the company of his fellow Heroes. Believe me when I say you did not pass without family. Your family spans both the universe and time.
November 11, 2013
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace...
Illinois Veteran
November 11, 2013
RIP Coe and Thanks........
Thomas
November 11, 2013
RIP Sir...
November 11, 2013
Coe, thank you for your dedication!
Janet
November 11, 2013
I hope when Mr. Percival stepped over into his eternal life and joined his family and his fellow soldiers that he found another Standing Room Only reception. God rest his soul.
November 11, 2013
God bless the British armed forces and the memory of Coe. Joe Jackson, Jacksonville, Fl, USA.
November 11, 2013
No man should ever be forgotten who served us with his honorable presence.
November 11, 2013
Thank you for your service. May He Rest In Peace..
God Speed.
Boston Ma
L Robben
November 11, 2013
We thank you very much. Rest in Peace.
The Robben Family - Cheney KS
G L
November 11, 2013
A BIG salute to Coe. Thank You!
B Lucas
November 11, 2013
My sincere condolence for the loss of Harold someone who was remembered by so many and not forgotten. May those who went to his memorial think fond thoughts of him. Peace and love to those who gave of themselves and shared in his memorial service. (John 5:28,29) (JAH) [email protected]
Tim Munn
November 11, 2013
Harold,
We Yanks, as our fellow Brits refer to us, THANK YOU! for your service during World War II. May you rest in peace.
Sincerely yours,
A recipient of the freedoms earned by those who served.
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