Comments on: Slapton Sands Tank

By: Dave Doughty

Dave Doughty — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:35:06 +0000

So sorry to hear of Kens death.
I found a copy of his book, The Forgotten Dead in the Greek Islands a couple of years ago of all places. Just inside it has the words “best wishes Ken Small Slapton Sands 7th march 2004″ could this be a signed copy of his book?
When i find the time i will visit the Tank and the area of Slapton Sands.

By: john marshall coach driver

john marshall coach driver — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:48:00 +0000

it is sad to hear that ken passed away i used to visit him every time i took passengers to dartmouth he was a very nice man he give me a tape to play when i left dartmouth so when i got to slapton sands they
new all about what happend on the beach yes he was a fine gentleman

By: Ann Smalley

Ann Smalley — Sun, 24 May 2009 12:57:00 +0000

I was browsing the web to look up any goings on at Slapton for the forthcoming 65th D Day events. It is some years since I was around that area and I have been saddened to read that Ken is no longer on duty at the tank. My story started some years ago when I bought my husband Kens book – The Forgotten Dead-which led to holidays of discovery of The South Hams – a place of peace and beauty- we stayed at the Cove – which had to have the just about the most idyllic setting ever – the walls covered with photos and letters .we happened to be there in early June just as a huge statue of an eagle arrived from USA – so many families there grateful to Ken – at that time Ken lived there alone and we were the only guests – the place being for sale at the time and became fascinated with the story and the character that was Ken. It was clear he felt this was what his life was destined to be about – the uncovering of this story – we were amazed as was Ken at the never ending stream of visitors to the Tank – flowers , garlands and teddies covered it left by maybe visiting relatives – where Ken spent all day every day and never tired of telling the story.
I’m pleased to hear Kens son has stepped into his fathers shoes and I’m sure the story has yet to be told many more times
RIP Ken – you did a good job !