Gone Too Soon
I was posted to Sek Kong with ‘baggage’ from my previous tour. It would have would have been simpler for a Boss of his age and position to listen to the nay-sayers and play safe, but Chris didn’t give a damn about gossip. Instead, he challenged me by offering a step-change in responsibility with Standards and Tactics roles, placing his reputation on the line by so doing. I went on to enjoy a rewarding career on SH due largely to his guidance and support. Chris also proved his mettle by rescuing sailors from the South China Sea, during which he ingested considerable amounts of oil at a cost to his health. For this job he was awarded an AFC.
Chris Fynes: ‘A good bloke to go to war with’.