RIP Anthony Korokoro

All, We regret to advise of the sudden passing of Tony Korokoro late last week.  Our condolences go to Pauline and the family. Tony was one of very few of the early Bougainvillean recruits who came to BCPL with some education.  He left a Government school teaching role in the 60`s to join the mine exploration works. Tony, remembered, as a child, the occupation of the Japanese.  Tony himself, is best remembered as the manager of the BCL Removals Dept, firstly as an employee of the catering contractors including B F Brown, then as a BCL employee and finally as an entrepreneur.  In 1989 as the crisis took hold of the operation Tony had several senior management operatives working next to him on the pack outs. In the early 70`s Tony worked for some of our more colourful workmates including Gary Reynolds, Spike Milligan and Ron Herrick. The funeral took place on Saturday the 16th April at Amunai Village. Even at such short notice most of the family made their way to Bougainville.  An exception was Flo who lives in Auckland. Several came from Australia also. My return to Bougie has been delayed many times and now I have missed him. The proud leader of the KK clan, Tony was liked and respected by all. Regards Davo John@johndavidson.com.au   http://johndavidsonbougainville.blogspot.com.au 0418 784 186