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I thought that the design of the Memorial was irst class – digniied
Many thousands of former and serving personnel will smile or
grimace when thy see it – every single soldier will have vaulted and appropriate.
across a box. It will be a very popular monument.”
Brig Roy Wilde
Capt (Retd) Alex Rodgers

“We had the most amazing time on Saturday.. the true testament
“It was so touching that David is REMEMBERED in the genuine is the monument, totally inspired, and totally inspirational. The
sense of the word, which was so evident by the sentiment monument will always stand as a unique symbol to the RAPTC,
continually expressed by our other family, namely THE Corps. I its history, and its soldiers. We were very moved by the service,

feel I can say OUR Corps, despite not serving myself, due to the and what struck us profoundly was the deep silence that fell over
camaraderie and friendship that unites us all in a small Corps. With the congregation, when the padre began the ceremony........the
regard to the Monument itself... what a sterling effort produced by National Memorial Arboretum is a deeply moving place to visit as
Nick Johnson with such an appropriate subject of a vaulting horse, it is, but to experience the silence was unforgettable.”

top marks for whoever came up with that idea. I was particularly Lt Col (Retd) Dennis & Heather Martindale
impressed with the corner folds skilfully crafted to appear like
leather along the top...All clever and well thought out relecting the “The whole experience was a wonderful celebration of our Corps’
overall work that went into such a highly successful day. A past and bodes well for our future..Apart from the excellent

huge vote of THANKS to all concerned who must have worked RAPTC Memorial itself, my main impression was that the Corps
tirelessly to achieve such a brilliant result!”
continues to be in good hands and our future looks bright”.
Mrs Hilary Bellamy (Widow of QMSI Dave Bellamy)
Maj (Retd) John Nicholas

Photographs by Cpl R Cave RLC Photographer
“I was very surprised at the memorial, which I think is outstanding

and nothing short of inspired in its concept and impact. It
looks brilliant: red and black; simple and understated, whilst
encapsulating our Corps, job and instructors to the tee. I couldn’t
stop smiling.