Death of Ex Bugle Major John Powell - Eulogy by Major Ron Cassidy MBE - THIS BOARD IS NOW FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY. CLICK ON RGJ ASSOCIATION TO RETURN TO NEW IN MEMORIAM FORUM.

Date: Jan 13, 2009

RE: Death of Ex Bugle Major John Powell

Date: Jan 13, 2009

So sad to hear the news of the loss of JP. The best RGJ Bugle Major! Some great memories of John taking marching displays from Buck House to a car park in Canada. - always so smat and professional. Hugs and prayers for jenny and the family.
Alan and Kim

Date: Jan 13, 2009

Sorry to hear about the passing of John. I shall always remember him for his wicked sense of humour, and the pratical jokes he would play on us all. He would stand behind me on parade running his stick up and down my leg trying to put me off. You will be sadly missed John, one of the best.
My thoughts are with Jenny & Family at this very sad time.

Date: Jan 13, 2009

As an ex member of 3rgj Band & Bugles I would like to pass on my heartfelt sympathies to John's Family

Date: Jan 13, 2009

My Sincere Condolences to the Family of Ex Bugle Major John Powell.

Date: Jan 14, 2009

            the news of John powell passing a way was a shock and saddened
            me. He will be missed by all Green Jackets.
            my sympathy and condolences to Johns family
                        forever green
                                       Del EX3 RGJ

Date: Jan 14, 2009

i was deeply saddened to hear of johns death. have some wonderful memorys with john as b/m with 3rgj a good friend and a true gent. will be sadly missed deepest sympathy to jenny and family god bless.

Date: Jan 14, 2009

I just cannot put into words just how devastated this news has left me my thoughts are with you Jenny and Family I feel truely Honoured to have served and known john

FOREVER GREEN

Date: Jan 14, 2009

Extremely sad news indeed. I have many good memories of John and our numerous chats when i was Bugle Major of 3RGJ.

Deepest condolences to Jenny and family.

Brian Farndell and family.

Date: Jan 14, 2009

john a true rifleman well respected you will be missed

our sincere condolence to jenny and family

Date: Jan 15, 2009

Yet another sad loss for the 'Family'. My sincere condolences to John's family.

Date: Jan 16, 2009

Johnny Powell embodied the whole essence of what a Green Jacket Bugle Major should be. He was smart as mustard, with his legendary moustache, and you knew that when the order was given - "Bugle Major, Sound the Advance" - that you were in for a quality performance.

But more than that, he was a very professional Machine Gun platoon commander; indeed the Bugle Pl 3RGJ wone the Match 83 (the SF Cup) for at least 3 years running during 3RGJ's tour in Celle 82-87.

I always enjoyed seeing him at reunions, and he never lost that sparkle.

He is a great loss to the Regiment, and someone that I will remember as an inspiration for me as a young platoon commander.

My sympathies to Jenny and the family, and I'm very sad not to be able to go to his service.

Date: Jan 16, 2009

Very sad to hear of Johns passing, nothing I can say that has already not been said. My condolences to all. GOD SPEED JOHN.

Date: Jan 17, 2009

My condolences to jennie and her family.Johnny was a true gentleman and a character who has now gone to join the rest of the characters that we have lost over the years.I met up with john on a few occasions when he was head porter at pembroke college cambridge.He was always ready for a chat and a laugh.You could always hear him coming before you saw him as he had steel bits on the bottom of his shoes.May he rest in peace.Gary.

Date: Jan 18, 2009

So sad to hear of Johns death, a real quality bloke. Am lost for words.

Date: Jan 19, 2009

RE: Death of Ex Bugle Major John Powell - Eulogy by Major Ron Cassidy MBE

Date: Jan 19, 2009

WE can all reflrect on the Berlin Tatoo as Jhon made it the BEST

Date: Jan 21, 2009

I was so sorry to hear this tragic news of Johnny Powell, my condolences to Jenny and all the family.

No wonder our 3rd Battallion the Royal Green Jackets was so great, built with Character, that of the likes of John and so many others.

Paul

Date: Jan 22, 2009

I am sorry this is late, have just heard this evening from willie mcgowan.John and I have known each other since `65`and even the children played together.What can i say, gutted,another Green Jacket has gone and left a huge void that wont be filled.We send our condolences to Jenny and the family. GOD BLESS,Jean & George Martin.

Date: Jan 23, 2009

Just got the message with the sad loss of JP. I remember him well from Cyprus. He in his usual way took the mickey out of me for being an ex bugler. Who would have believed he himself would one day become a bugle major, i dont think John would at the time. Rest in Peace - you will never be forgotten

Date: Jan 24, 2009

black and green,the finest colours ive ever seen,JP was one of the finest greenjacket i knew,1969 seems like yesterday,RIP JP,my deepest condolences to his family.

Date: Jan 27, 2009

Sincere condolences to john family on there sad loss. I remember john from many years ago when we served as bugle majors together in the royal green jackets. he was a great friend and will be sadly missed. den and family. xxx

Date: Jan 28, 2009

My sincere condolences to John's family at this deeply distressing time. He was obviously much loved, by not only his own family but by the Regimental 'Family - and it is so gratiying to see that so many members of 3 RGJ have left messages - I'm only sorry mine is a little tardy. I have very fond and memories of him in Berlin, Colchester and Celle and was sorry not to be there for his funeral, which I'm sure was a great celebration of his life. Jim

Date: Jan 29, 2009

R.I.P John ,
I also have very fond memories of you, it was a pleasure and honour to have served alongside you.

Date: Jan 31, 2009

John,i am late on parade again, u never minded, as long as we done our duty without you having to chase us about,when R company was formed most of us were saddened at the loss of the 3rd, i rember you saying to me and trev king, "dont worry, this R Coy will be somthing we will all be proud of,we are the chosen men,"and you marched away as only u could.not only were you a great green jacket,you were a great bloke,god bless you jonny powell ,and sad farewell from myself and no doubt allof 1971 R Company,and to your wife and family my deepest sympathy.