12/10/2026
π¬π§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β APPRECIATION FOLLOWERS POST π¬π§
π«‘π¦ Dave Dutch Holland DAVE β A TRUE LEGEND. A BROTHER IN ARMS. A MAN WHO WILL ALWAYS HAVE A VETERAN'S BACK.
Some people come into your life and leave a lasting impression. Others come into your life, take you under their wing, and remind you that the brotherhood we found in the Armed Forces never truly leaves us.
Dave βDutchβ Holland is one of those men. π¬π§
When I first started my job at Manchester Airport, I was finding my feet in a new environment. But there was one bloke who made sure I wasn't finding my way alone.
Dave took me under his wing, looked out for me, offered his friendship and made me feel part of the family.
And the thing about Dutch is, I'm not the only veteran he's done that for.
This absolute legend has spent years looking out for his fellow brothers and sisters from the Armed Forces, offering friendship, encouragement, guidance and support whenever it's needed.
No fuss. No recognition needed. Just a genuine bloke with a massive heart who understands what looking after your own really means. π«‘
π¬π§ A KEY LINK IN THE MANCHESTER AIRPORT VETERAN COMMUNITY π¬π§
Dave has been an important link in bringing veterans together across Manchester Airport, helping people stay connected and reminding those who once wore the uniform that they are still part of something special.
Because when you leave the Armed Forces, you might hand your kit back, take off your uniform and start a completely different chapter in life.
But there's one thing you should never have to leave behind.
THE BROTHERHOOD. THE SISTERHOOD. THE MILITARY FAMILY. β€οΈ
And Dutch is living proof of that.
He doesn't just talk about supporting veterans.
HE GETS OUT THERE AND DOES IT.
Sometimes all it takes is someone checking in, offering a bit of advice, sharing a laugh or simply saying, βI've got your back, mate.β
Those little things can mean the world to someone who might be struggling to find their place after military service.
And that's exactly the spirit we're building at The Leigh FOB CIC.
β€οΈ DUTCH, THIS ONE IS PERSONAL, MATE. β€οΈ
From me personally, thank you for taking me under your wing when I first arrived at the Airport.
Thank you for your friendship, your loyalty and for always being there for our veteran brothers and sisters.
And from every one of us at The Leigh FOB CIC, thank you for everything you continue to do for the veteran community.
People like you are the reason the military family remains strong long after our service ends.
You are a credit to the veteran community, mate, and I'm proud to call you a friend.
π«‘ DAVE βDUTCHβ HOLLAND β WELCOME TO THE LEIGH FOB CIC FAMILY, BROTHER! π¬π§
There's always a chair at our table, a brew waiting and a place among your brothers and sisters.
ONCE A BROTHER, ALWAYS A BROTHER.
DIFFERENT REGIMENTS. DIFFERENT SERVICES. ONE VETERAN FAMILY.
π¬π§ VETERANS β’ TOGETHER β’ STRONGER π¬π§
β€οΈ BROTHERHOOD β’ SISTERHOOD β’ FAMILY β’ SUPPORT
π«‘ NOBODY GETS LEFT BEHIND.
π¬π§ CONNECT WITH THE LEIGH FOB CIC π¬π§
β Veterans Coffee Morning Every Tuesday | 11:00 AM β 1:00 PM
π Leigh Masonic Hall, Leigh, WN7 4LQ
All veterans welcome. Come along, have a brew, meet the family and reconnect.
π Official Website:
https://theleighfob.co.uk
π Official page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DBLQaDPKq/
β€οΈ Support Our Veterans β PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DN8926W56FVCY
π¬π§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β MORE THAN A GROUP. WE ARE A VETERAN FAMILY.