A photograph taken at the dedication of a Memorial to the late Dr. David Say who was Bishop of Rochester, England for 27 years. Many will recognise past members of St. Christopher’s congregation - Shrimathi de Souza who had flown into the UK from Bermuda, Brian and Sheila Millard from the USA together with David Say’s daughter Anne and Yvonne Trueman who kindly sent the photograph. Yvonne writes :-

David’s son William and family had arranged for the Dedication and this took place after Evensong on the 21st September. Friends gathered for a service to remember a great man, and friend to everyone. The service was conducted by the Dean Adrian Newman and contained David’s favourite hymns and prayers. The late Archbishop of Tonbridge described David as an “Episcopal Giant” - he was in fact over 6fty 6ins tall. He had a wonderful sense of humour; working for him in the earlier years when he was Rector of Hatfield he officiated at both my marriage and that of my sister. When my son Julian was born I asked him to be his Godfather. David’s answer was “Well of course, yes! I already have 14 Godsons, now I’ll have a RUGBY team!“ David’s favourite expression was “Alleluia, On we go!” A great man, we will miss him.

Yvonne Trueman  MBE