Even now, just days after his death, it is still very easy to smile when one thinks of John. With his sharp wit, eloquence, intelligence, artistic skills, roll ups, inability to march in step and somewhat unique dress sense, John was something special. John has left us a rich legacy not only in the form of his wonderful artworks, but from our shared memories of him. He will be sorely missed.
Amongst a society of extroverts, introverts, eccentrics and all kinds of weird and wonderful people, it takes something special to stand out… and John definitely stood out!!
So here’s to you John, a good man, and a kind friend to us all.
Tim Edwards
I would like to add a few words from myself and my fiancé Ian. We only really got to know John over the past few months when he joined Basingstoke Scooter Club. He was a quiet and unassuming man and we since found out he had a passion for the roman era. He will be sadly missed by us and we’d like to add our condolences to those that also knew John much better than we did.
Mandy Auvache and Ian Hurford
we at the "colchesters" all have great memories of john the artist,his interest of all things rome.the wise cracks on parade and in the arena at archeon and the mansio.the smoke in the preatorian tent .a great auxila optio who gave very polite orders like" you lot go over there"that will do.
we will miss you mate.our thoughts are with you all at augusta
hail and fairwell optio and friend.
gus and laura and all colchesters past and present
