left to right: WBro Roy White, Mr Larry Kitchen(Vice Chairman of Macmillan Nurses Cancer Relief - Medway Committee)and WBro Richard Jones

In November 2000 when WBro Roy White was Installed as Worshipful Master of the Rochester Castle Lodge No.9260, he was suffering from oesophageal cancer and undergoing regular chemotherapy.

Now in remission from the disease, WBro Roy maintains that it was the loving care of his family and the support of his fraternal Brethren that helped him win his long battle. It was his great zest for life coupled with his wish to acknowledge the good work done by the Macmillan Nurses that prompted him to take part in a sponsored parachute jump at Headcorn Aerodrome, where he raised £1,000 for the charity. His brave determination is an inspiration to us all.

From Ed44, P14