Flt Lt Emma Chater 1975 - 2005
Just a note to say a word about a young lady who was laid to rest at the College Chapel of St Michael and all Angels today.
Emma Chater lost her courageous battle against cancer just over a week ago, a battle she fought with determination since the latter part of her IOT in 2002.
Although she was not aircrew, I could not think of a more suitable forum in which to mention her.
Emma displayed a level of courage that would stagger us all. Always positive, always focused and incredibly, she was always caring for others at a time when she could have slipped into self pity.
A brave lady, a fine Officer and a shining example...
Almighty Father of the sky
Be with our airmen when they fly;
And keep them in thy loving care
Amid the perils of the air.
O Let our cry come unto thee
for those who fly o'er land and sea.
Per Ardua.