With great regret we announce the death of our Patron Brian Sole FRPSL.
Throughout his philatelic career Brian (as he was always known) was involved in supporting philately in general and thematic philately in particular.
His general interests ranged from being Secretary of Kingston Upon Thames Philatelic Society and President of the Federation of Surrey Philatelic Societies; regular attendance at the Philatelic Congress of Great Britain, and where he was awarded the Congress Medal in 2002; through to attending overseas Internationals, including Genova ’92 where he was UK Commissioner and PhilaNippon (Japan) in 2001 and 2002. He was an elected Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society of London and for several years was on its “Meet and Greet” team in its previous premises.
Brian will be remembered for his hard work, his enthusiasm, someone whose great diplomatic skills could settle numerous contentious situations and questions, but perhaps more than anything for the kindness and interest he showed to every person who ever approached him about philately.