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Charting the final journey
A navy commander is helping grieving relatives say goodbye to their loved ones in a unique and enlightening manner with his special at-sea ceremonies
- Published: 11/02/2012 at 02:36 AM
- Newspaper section: News
A navy commander who knows almost every inch of the coast around the naval headquarters in Sattahip is reputed to be the best person in the force to bid farewell to the departed.
Cdr Damrong Meechant in full uniform waits at a pier at Sattahip naval base before performing the ash-scattering service on a navy vessel. PHOTOS BY NAUVARAT SUKSAMRAN
The backlog of bookings stretches for weeks for Cdr Damrong Meechant of the media broadcasting unit, who officiates in the ash-scattering ceremonies at Sattahip Naval Base in Chon Buri province.
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About the author
- Writer: Nauvarat Suksamran
- Position: Reporter
