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MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS – by Charles Schokman It was with mixed feelings that I watched the celebrations of the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of Queen Elezabeth’ 11 accession to the throne that was televised in the UK and the Commonwealth. It also coincided with the 10th death anniversary of my good friend Rodney Wilson. He had the good fortune to take part in the coronation celebrations in 1953. In his memory I reproduce a tribute I made to him.  A TRIBUTE TO MY FRIEND RODNEY WILSON “The Queens coronation was one of the proudest days of my life”  This exclamation was shouted aloud from the rooftops by my good friend Rodney Wilson on his return from London in 1953. I came to know Rodney in 1950 whilst working at Walker Sons & Co Ltd. He was a conscientious worker and much loved by his employers. In no time ...