In Memoriam

The vicar addressed the congregation at the sombre memorial service for the two boys killed by the unexploded bomb.

“This is the celebration of the lives of John and Tim. Both lived their oh-too-short lives to the full. The Coroner might talk about ‘misadventure’ but for these two boys life was full of adventure. Why, I’m sure many of you gathered here to say farewell to the boys will have ‘played hooky’ from school in your time. I know I did!”

Struggling to say the right thing, he had condoned their behaviour, creating a vacancy for a vicar.