"Trigger" Rigby, as he was known to all, spent a large part of his long life at FGS. Starting as a shiny new third-former in the late 1930s, he left the school only to serve in the RAF during World War 2 and to get his degree. He then returned immediately to FGS — and, I believe, was still on the staff when the school's doors closed for ever some 34 years later.

It has been suggested that some of the many people whom Trigger taught might wish to express their sympathy or write briefly about their memories of the man. The objective is to compile a sort of "eBook of Condolences" which Derek Heywood has kindly agreed to present to Trigger's widow Lilian (who, as Lilian Worthington, also taught at FGS).

All this is dependent on there being a reasonable response to this appeal (a literary response, not a financial one, I hasten to add — I'm not after your money...). It's simply a request to Trigger's former pupils to write something, even if it's only your name, the years you were at FGS and a short message, and email it to me at fgs@dnet.co.uk

[Please note: My email address above is not a link you can click on — it's been doctored in an attempt to thwart the spam-peddlers. When you email me please type it in.]

So...to all who knew Trigger Rigby:
Please make this small effort. It would be lovely to give Lilian an impression of just how many lives her husband influenced during his long career. It may even bring her some comfort.

Thank you.