Very Sad News

[Mike Ellis]

I am very upset and shocked about Harry's passing. I have known him for about many years and he has always helped me in everyway he could, in anything I asked.
I spoke to him only very recently and I was surprised at how ill he was, and true to Harry, he was cheerful and positive as always.
Rest in peace my good friend, the LMA and all its members have lost a warm and wonderful person.

Mike Ellis

[Piers Palfreman]

Very sad news.
Harry was an inspiration.
It was a privilege to have known him.
We have lost a true gentleman.
Piers.

[Bob Thompson1894]

Sad, sad news. One of Englands few true gentlemen, we will miss his humour and modelling skills. (and the harmonica!) Condolences to his family, the YOFs and all of his many friends.

[richard armstrong]

harry always had a good word for me, always welcome and had time to chat,

i remember harry at east kirkby the old stalwart sliced his fingers on a glider prop, but he was determined to fly the glider, no chance of missing his slot, he ended up in A&E, after the flight bleeding everywhere, turned up next day fingers stitched and bandaged, cracking jokes, fond memories

harry fly with the angels

[IAN TURNEY-WHITE]

Any one not knowing Harry missed out on meeting one of the nicest guys you could ever meet.
He will be missed by so many .
Rest in peace good friend.

[paul crawshaw]

very very sad news he will very badly missed by me and the rest of the YOF ,S
RIP Harry
Paul Crawshaw

[Dave Parry]

Hi all Posted on our FaceBook page from Harry's Daughter.

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[Richie Robinson]

So sorry to hear of this very sad news.
I always enjoyed having a chat with Harry and acted as his helper on many occasions.
The flight line won't be the same without him.
A true gentle man.
Richie

[Neil Hutchinson]

Very sad news. Not much I can add to what has already been said. Harry, you'll be sorely missed.

Blue Skies to you.
Neil

[Dave Parry]

Ian Jones and Dave Walker as ask me to post the following details in behalf of Harry's family.

The details of Harry’s funeral are as follows, but firstly, on behalf of Harry’s family, thanks to the LMA members for all their heartfelt, sincere words which have been posted on the website. The kindness of the membership is very much appreciated.

Funeral arrangements

Friday 6th January 10-00AM
Stranton Grange Crematorium
Hartlepool TS25 5JA
Floral tributes are limited to family members

Brief directions to the crematorium are as follows.
Leave A19 at the Wolviston junction and take the A689 heading towards Hartlepool.

A celebration of Harry’s life will follow the service and donations will be collected in support of the North East Air Ambulance service.

Details of the celebration have not yet been finalised, but if you could drop me an e-mail if you are able to attend, it would be greatly appreciated. Details will be posted as soon as they are finalised.

E.Mail dawalker50@hotmail.co.uk
Thank you all for your support
Dave Walker

[Jack Kennedy]

In the few years Jan and myself knew Harry he was so friendly and had all the time in the world to have a chat,
from north of the border you will be sadly missed.

RIP Harry

[Dave Parry]

Just posted by Harry's granddaughter on our FaceBook message.

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[Dave Parry]

I was asked at yesterdays committee meeting would I post this from Dave Walker (LMA Show Commentator)

I have been asked on behalf of Harry Harlands family to thank you all for the kind messaged you posted after his sudden passing, they were all greatly appreciated.

The family have also asked me to thank those members who took the time to attend his funeral and the celebration of his life. The collection taken was donated to the North East Air Ambulance and raised the sum of £587.

Thanks again for all of the support.

Dave Walker

[Vincent Raia]

I have only just seen this very sad thread, as all have said, Harry was a wonderful guy, the most happy-go-lucky person you could ever wish to meet, many great evenings spent at shows with Harry playing his harmonica, halcyon days, great memories, rest in peace old friend.