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I have just got back from San Diego, Thank you Lauren and Viet for hosting me, I have a lot of memeories to keep now.I really loved meeting everyone.You and all the committee did a fantastic job, and…Continue

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Hi,My husband Andrew Griffin told me that when he was trying to rescue people, he saw a man had slipped into the water and was about to be crushed between the two boats. He said he leaned over and…Continue

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About Me:: I hope to carry the memory of the reunion week with me, all my days.
I was honoured to be invited, l loved meeting everyone.
I am the widow of Andrew Griffin. I have two children a granddaughter and a grandson.
I work at a special school for children with learning and physical disabillities.

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The rescue

ANDREW GRIFFIN The rescue

Andrew or Andy as he was called onboard ship told us some of the things of the night of the rescue, so what I write is second hand.

I remember him saying the ship had been spotted, and I am sure he was in the wheel house of the ship at the time, I think it may have been him who saw it, but I have not been able to find out for definite.

The flare was seen and the captain called, after some discussion it was agreed that Andy and the training…

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Posted on August 20, 2009 at 3:30pm

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Andrew Griffin

I thought I might write a bit about Andrew my husband, also know as Andy.

He was a caring person, and a sensitive to people’s feelings.

That also made him vulnerable. He was strong and lived by his principles. He loved his family very much.

As a young cadet, he became the victim of severe bullying and that affected him a lot. He was determined not to let that happen to others.

At the time of the rescue we had only been married a few…

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Posted on May 18, 2008 at 3:30pm — 5 Comments

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At 1:51am on March 12, 2008, Chi Pham said…: Hi Pat,

Thank you so much for taking the time to join our site. I just wanted you to know that how grateful we are to your your husband did 30 years ago. He was the first person who potted our distress signal and the first person jumped into the life boat to save us from the violent sea that almost took 345 lives. We will forever be grateful to him and the Wellpark crew members. It will be an honor to have you at our 30 years reunion. I will contact you for the trip in August 2008. Chi

At 12:29pm on April 17, 2008, Danny To-tin Vuong said…: Hi Pat,

I'll ask my mum as she'll probably know and i'll let you know as soon as i find out :)

At 8:47pm on May 8, 2008, Lauren Truong/aka: Van Bich Pham said…: Hello Mrs Griffin,

This is Chi's sister. I'm looking forward to host your visit. Let us know if there's any special arrangement needed to make your stay more comfortable. Your room has a view of the hillside. So bring your canvas and brushes! See you soon!

At 11:02pm on May 14, 2008, Thuy Pham AKA Bich Thuy said…: Hi Pat.

Thank you for your offer. I would love to have a copy of that film. See you in August.

Thuy

At 11:37am on May 16, 2008, andrew dryburgh said…: Hi Pat,
am off duty on Sunday so will try to write more then.Mark ohlenschlager works in Qatar in the Gulf for a month and then sails his yacht around the Med for a month!! Possible he's on the yacht, but im sure he will reply.
rgds
andy

At 5:03pm on May 30, 2008, Sophia Wong said…: Dear Pat,
Thank you for asking! However, I am not one of the Vietnamese Boat People on that special ship. I came to live with my aunt and her family after arriving in England some 28 years ago. She & her family were amongst the Vietnamese boat people rescued by Well Park crews. I have heard the story and knew some of these people. It is fascinating and interesting, since everyone have a very moving story to tell. I hope I am not intruding.

At 12:00am on September 3, 2008, Thuy Pham AKA Bich Thuy said…: Hi Pat,

It was lovely to have met you, your daughter and her family. Thanks for coming out to the reunion. I hope you enjoyed the reunion party and your stay in Southern California.

I hope you get a good night sleep. Good luck with school tomorrow.

Thuy

At 3:58pm on September 5, 2008, Van Vuong said…: Hi Pat. Sorry I couldn't make the reunion.

At 6:10am on September 20, 2008, Huy Nguyen said…: Hi Pat,
I hope thatyou had a good trip home. I have just uploaded some more photos, there are some good photos of you.
Enjoy!
Huy

At 1:39pm on October 1, 2008, Huy Nguyen said…: Hi Pat,
Just finished watching it with the family. It was a bit short but I think they got the message across well. Jo's other film will be more comprehensive!
Huy