//I love that story of your dad's, Retro - in fact it's just given me an idea for a story for my 'Laking Tyke' children's stories. Well done Dad & dog//
Hi Jourdain, Having dug out my dad's scrap book and draft copy of his memoirs today I have decided to seek a publisher for his book. He served 31 years and most with his dog Joe. It was written ( the draft) by a professional BBC producer called Richard Afton. Dad had to request permission from the Commissioner of Police at the time to publish the book but it was refused because it mentioned serving officers at the time. He was allowed to publish it when he retired. After his retirement I think he lost heart after searching for some publishers who were not interested. the dog was remarkable and was known throughout the UK press, especially his service with the 45 Marine Commandos in Cyprus during the EOKA crisis. My father had a great story to tell ,often amusing and some tragic but was much admired and loved by his comrades and his dog was a legend.