Dougie Roderick (No 3 Cdo) and his daughter Sylvie Townshend

In Memory of Dougie Roderick No 3 Commando who died January 2016 and his daughter Sylvie Townshend who died September 2015.

“Although she had suffered far more than her fair share of pain and illness throughout her life, 'our Sylvie' was by far the most charismatic and proactive associate member (and later Honorary member) that the CVA could have ever wished for. Daughter of the enigmatic Douggie Roderick (No 3 Commando/Vaagso Raid, now aged 97 years), Sylvie has not only helped raise many, many thousands of pounds for the good and benefit of our wartime Commandos, but she has also brought immense amounts of laughter and joy at our annual events whilst doing so. Sylvie's passing will leave an immeasurable void in the lives of her family and also in the lives of her many CVA friends, who grew to love her dearly over the many years that she has been involved. Our annual events at Fort William, Alrewas, the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Elmwood School, to name but a few, will be all the more quiet without our Sylvie. It is so sad that the biggest heart in the world has stopped beating. We love you very much Sylvie - rest in peace you beautiful Lady. Xxx” Geoff Murray, former CVA National Secretary.