Re: Funeral Arrangements for Brigadier Dick Flint.
We have received the following from Geoff Richardson concerning the passing of former OTU Chief Instructor, Brigadier Dick Flint.
Hi Frank,
Geoff Richardson here, 1/70 class with Brig Dick Flint’s funeral arrangements.
Across the past 10 years, or so, I have called regularly on Dick at his retirement living complex at Tweed Heads. Obviously the friendship was born out of Scheyville. I was fortunate to meet young Richard Flint, one of Dick’s sons, before last xmas when visiting Dick and I have just spoken with him. Dick failed with cancer and had radium treatment about a month ago which did not go well for him. Dick, even in his failing state but still wanting some control, mentioned that he only wished for a small family funeral. My name was included and have been invited to speak, and I am honoured to be able to attend and represent the many young Australians who were cadets at the Scheyville Officer Training Unit. I have sought permission to attend the funeral for Geoff Daly 4/69 and Chris Madden 1/70 who were close to Brig Flint in arranging celebratory functions.
I will check with Richard for permission to make available his phone and email contacts to you for the association.
Funeral arrangement are :- Monday 22 March 2021 at 1300hrs at South Tweed Crematorium.
Good health,
Geoff Richardson ( 0405715267)
