It’s with great sadness that we mark the passing of two remarkable members of our Nordic skiing and military sporting family. Two great characters. Two inspiring careers. They will be deeply missed.
Brigadier Johnny Walker OBE DL OStJ
Passed away on 9th March, aged 83. A stalwart of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, Johnny was instrumental in the success of Army Nordic teams in the 60s and 70s. He later led as the British Olympic Association Chef de Mission at the 1984 Sarajevo and 1988 Calgary Winter Games, the latter famously including Eddie the Eagle in his team.
Our thoughts are with his wife Sue, his three daughters, five grandchildren, and his many military, sporting, and school friends.
A Thanksgiving Service will be held at 14:30 on Tuesday 3rd June at St Mary’s Church, Bury St Edmunds.
“Virtutis Fortuna Comes”
Tim (Bomber) Bomberg
Sadly left us on 30th April, aged 60. A passionate sportsman from the moment he joined the Royal Engineers at 16, Tim excelled in Nordic skiing, becoming a multiple Army & British Biathlon and Cross Country Champion, and was a member of the winning 35 Engr Regt Marina Team in both 1987 & 1988.
After leaving the Regular Army, he served with distinction as a Reservist in the SAS, and later in private security and intelligence.
Our deepest sympathies to his wife Jessica, children Danny and Candice, and brother Alex.
“Ubique & Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt”
