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Which Rock did they Climb Out From!

On the 14 Oct 13, LRO (Rik) James passed away, very unexpectedly and in tragic circumstances at the young age of 38 years.   He left behind two young children, Indi 7 and Cam 9.
Rik’s funeral service was held on the 19 Oct 13 in Taupo and was attended by RNZN and Ex RNZN personnel. Rik’s family where gratefully for the strong support provided by these personnel. To make a difficult time even more so, was that Rik’s family found that Rik’s home had been burgled the day after the funeral. The robbers (which is a kind word for them), turned the house upside down and took everything of any value.
This incident was reported on and can read via the link below;
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/9355340/Thieves-loot-home-day-after-funeral
Rik’s Father, John Richard James, has established a Trust Fund for Indi and Cam (Rik’s children). The trust fund as indicated in the article has been setup to raise money to get the mortgage down to a manageable level in order that the rental income from the home will cover the remainder. If the home which Indi and Cam wish to save from sale cannot be saved, then the fund will be used to assist the children with there future education.
Personnel wishing to donate may do so at any ANZ Bank, Account 01-0427-0260194-46 . The Trust Fund Name is ‘From Rik for Indi and Cam’