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Old 24-08-18, 00:39
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I have found two patterns of funeral trays. The first is a high tray, which would be used with the full size shields. I suspect this may have been used when the guns were still in service.

The second tray (and I see more of these ones) require the shield be cut down.

There has been discussion in the artillery world about modifying and pre-positioning more of the funeral guns across the country. Apparently, for the funeral of Corporal Nathan Cirillo, the cost for the last minute movement of the funeral gun was fairly substantial.
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Old 24-08-18, 01:51
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Dan, I have a firing platform if you are interested but we are a long way apart.
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Old 25-08-18, 19:48
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Thanks for that, Dan. A sad but very necessary duty.

Rob, if possible, we'd like to keep ours "convertible" for that job. Something to consider going forward. Our goal is to provide service to the regiment and however many other people that we can.

Barry, PM sent. Thanks very much.

Dan

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Old 18-09-18, 13:14
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It's time we considered paint.

What recommendations do you all have for something VERY durable?
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