Monday, March 8, 2021
Condolences to Marie and family. I remember Eric very well, having worked with him as a young Constable at Bombala. He introduced me to milking his cow whilst he was away, he told me it was a police cow and milking it was part of my duties, ha ha. I loved it so much I have never been near a cow since, I can't recall how many times the #$+** thing kicked me. He also introduced me to his bees, I recall driving out to their location with Eric one day and him telling me it was all good as they wouldn't attack, several bees stings later I hid in the car. Needless to say I stay away from them as well. He was a strict Sergeant with no middle ground, however he was a fair man, as I recall. As a young Constable on my own in a new town I was often invited to join Eric, Marie and family at their home for a roast dinner. Bombala was surrounded by many gravel roads in those days and accidents were common place, I know he and Marie offered accommodations to many a stranded traveller following a vehicle accident. That was how they were and that is how I found Eric strict, but loyal and a concerned member of his community. God bless all. Bye old friend. Anthony Cunningham, Corowa.
