New Rose For A Hero

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  1. wiseowl

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    RED 4 is named in honour of Flt Lt.Jon Egging the Red Arrows Pilot who was killed when his jet crashed in Dorset after displaying at the Bournemouth Air Festival last August,The deep pink floribunda was Johns call sign some of the proceeds from the sale of each rose will go towards "The Jon Egging Trust,It is multi -headed with a white reversal petal:)

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      Oh wow what a beautiful rose.. So fitting for such a great chap.. Thanks Woo.. :SUNsmile:
       
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      I agree, such a great idea and a beautiful flower. It was such a shame to hear about - too many young lives are lost every day it's quite upsetting!
       
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      This is brilliant!!
      I was lucky to live in blackpool for a while and bae systems was just down the road, red arrows would frequently practice above the area. Got to meet them all at one point or another such nice people and such a nice tribute!
       
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        A good way to remember him.

        A real hero, stayed at the controls in order to steer the plane away from the houses.
         
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          Lovely rose for a true hero :wub2:
           
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          Thats gorgeous. :spinning:
           
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