Rejected petition Award Tony Forbes of Sheffield an OBE for 66 years tending memorial of airmen.

Tony Forbes spent 66 years everyday tending a memorial to 10 airmen who died while in a Flying Fortress bomber over Sheffield, they avoided Tony and his friends (who where only aged 8 at the time), but in the process the 10 crew unfortunately died. They ensured that their aircraft missed Tony.

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Tony Forbes, this story has been confirmed by many and today on the 22/02/19 they honoured the 10 airmen with a fly past which was televised. We should now honour Tony Forbes and his dedication and celebrate this man who is an example to us all.

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Date submitted 22 February 2019
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