In all that I’ve said about his history and his achievements there are words to be said about what John was like as a person. Here are some of the things others have said about him in kind messages of condolence: “A person of great kindness and integrity who always had the time to offer support and advice”. “It is true to say he was "one of nature’s gentlemen" . “An unsung hero”. “It was a privilege to know John.”. “We will all miss him; he was a good friend and shipmate.”. Alongside everything else we should also say that he was a proud grand-father, a caring dad and father-in-law, and a devoted husband, who took good care of Jean.