As John's brother i was naturally shocked and saddened when i was told that he had MND, even worse was the confirmation that he had the most aggressive form of the disease and that at best he had only months to live. Watching him go from someone who was healthy and active to being completely disabled in such a short space of time was hard to grasp, but what was amazing about John was that at all times he retained his familiar positve, humorous and upbeat personality, and he was never bitter or self pitying.This was just how John approached life in general and shows what a credit he was to his family and friends. Sadly John was taken from us on 9th August 2002 and after all this time i still half expect him to turn up at the door. Research into MND is a long way from understanding and finding a cure, but eventually this can be achieved, and like with all diseases the more funds that are raised the sooner this can happen. More imediately though the MNDA locally gives untold help with equipment and volunteers, and this helps incredibly with the day to day care of sufferers, and local funds raised however small make a big difference in this area. John's life was tragically cut short but in that time he achieved a lot, and gave a lot, what better way can anyone be hoped to be remembered. Mick Buckingham.

I was and am still both shocked and stunned to hear about John's tragic demise,and am not ashamed to say i genuinly think of him often which although in a way makes it worse,but thinking of good times we had helps to balance the feeling of loss.To describe the man is difficult as i have always looked up to him from an early age as a person who had no barriers and who succeeded in everything he tackled,a rare quality in an individual,but here are a few words,articulate,generous,intelligent,humorous, a responsible family man,accomplished pilot and good friend.It is a sad loss, but am glad that i will see him in the kingdom of heaven , but not yet.

I was involved with John in a professional capacity.Nevertheless it was always a pleasure to be involved with John. He was always so helpful yet thoroughly professional combined with a calm reassuring manner. I was vey shocked at the manner of his death made at the more painful by the thought he left such a young family. I still recall his cheerie tone when speaking on the telephone with him. May he continue to rest in peace Bill Berry