"It is with great regret we have to report the sad loss of Terry Bryant (ex AB(RP)) who unfortunately sufferred a heart attack and left us last Friday 3 Oct 2008. Terry joined the ship on her return from the Falklands in 1982. He was medically discharged from the RN later when diagnosed with cancer. He leaves behind a partner and 4 small children. His funeral will be held at The Basingstoke Crematorium on Friday the 17th October 2008 at 2pm. A small delegation will represent the ship and a wreath will be laid in honour of a lost shipmate.

Further details can be obtained from Nick Spayne at njspayne@hotmail.com or 07789 407042"

Terry joined the BRILLIANT after the Falklands Conflict, his easy going and approachable demeanour enabled him to make friends very easily. He had an infectious sense of humour, was very quick witted and he was a popular member of the ship's company. He was employed as Bosun’s Mate on the gangway keeping an eye on security and other duties required of that position. He was a keen footballer who represented the ship on many occasions at home and abroad. After leaving the BRILLIANT he unfortunately suffered from cancer of the lymph nodes and sadly had to be invalided out of the RN. He always spoke with great pride about his short but enjoyable time spent in the RN and was extremely proud to have spent time in the BRILLIANT, with its proud record of achievements from the Falklands. A very competitive person, Terry spent much time playing golf and recently achieved a very reputable handicap of 5. It is therefore extremely ironic that he should suffer a completely unexpected heart attack whilst playing golf at Liphook in October 08. Terry had fought, and we believed had beaten his cancer, but succumbed to another fatal malaise in only his early forties. Although only a comparatively short life, he enjoyed himself immensely but many will feel that he was cheated. He leaves behind his partner Denise and four young children and will be sadly missed by all.'