O call my brother back to me
By Felicia Hemans
O, call my brother back to me,
I cannot play alone;
The Summer comes with flower and bee,
Where is my brother gone – ?
“The flowers run wild, the flowers we sowed,
Around our garden tree;
Or vine is drooping with its load,
O, call him back to me.”
“He would not hear thy voice, fair child,
He may not come to thee,
His face that once like Summer smiled
On earth no more thou’t see.
“A rose’s brief, bright life of joy,
Such unto him was given;
Go, thou must play alone, my boy;
Thy brother is in Heaven.”
“And has he left his birds and flowers?
And must I call in vain?
And through the long, long Summer hours,
Will he not come again?”
“And by the brook, and in the glade,
Are all our wanderings o’er?
O, while my brother with me played
Would I had loved him more!”
It is always difficult to read about the passing away of the “old guard”. They leave behind traditions that we adopted and carry forward in our lives. My deepest condolences, Peter, on the loss of your brother John and your comrade Arthur. The light in Chipu’s tuck shop slowly dims.
Sad to hear about the passing of John & Arthur. May they rest in eternal peace. Deepest condolences to their families & prayers for courage to bear the loss. Recently, another OC, H.S. (Sweety) Bawa passed away. May he also rest in eternal peace and deepest condolences to his family, too.
Saddened to hear of the passing away of two stalwarts of the BCS folklore. Deepest condolences to the bereaved families. May their souls rest in peace.
My condolences Peter.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother John and your dear friend Arthur.
Sincerely,
Partap Grewal
Curzon 1953-1963
Deep sympathies and our condolences.
I spoke to my cousin Late Cdr A C Chopra’s wife, Ramloo and informed her of the passing away of these two gentlemen. My cousin, Avinash, was a contemporary and friend of both Arthur and John. Avinash was also a prominent member of the School boxing team during that time.
My sister in law, Ramloo, sends her wishes as well and has requested me to offer her condolences.
May they rest in peace and Patina will miss them.
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We were so sorry to hear Arthur and John have passed away.
Or thoughts are with their families.
We remember Arthur fondly, also his late wife Shirley.
Please send our condolences to Peter and Arthur’s family.
Thank you.
Carol and David Browning.
Dearest Peter Sahib,
I was very sorry to learn your brother’s passing the last time we spoke …
Arthur Jones passing yesterday is yet again a deep and heartfelt loss; he was your Best Chum in all exploits and I really enjoyed all our meetings at the OCA UK meetings reunions and more.
Memories are real ..
Memories are all we have to give us strength..
YOU & MARGARET PLEASE TAKE GOOD CARE AND ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF YOUR BLESSED LIFE.
With Sincere Affection.
Vivek Bhasin
Thank you Uncle for writing this & for everyone s condolences @ the loss of my Darling Dad!! X Jacqui Stringer (John s youngest Daughter)
https://oldcottonians.org/2020/07/sponsor-an-indian-tiger-in-memory-of-arthur-jones-who-died-on-june-11th-2020-of-old-age/
Saddened. May they both RIP by God’s grace🙏🙏
Peter,
Sincere condolences.
May you have the strength to bear the loss.
Heartfelt condolences.May their souls rest in peace.
It really is sad to loose someone so close and dear.Pl accept my condolences.May their soul rest in peace.
My condolences Peter.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother John and your dear friend Arthur.