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John Garrett
Firefighters Memorial Trust
Company Gifts
It is with some sadness that the Company was informed of the sudden passing of Past Master and Wandsworth Councillor John Garrett on Saturday the 26th July 2014. John was very active within the Company during its formative years, and was Past Master of the Company in 2002 to 2003.
John Garrett served as a councillor in Wandsworth for 20 years between 1982 and 2002, and served two terms as Mayor. He played an active role as Wandsworth’s representative for many years on the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority and was also chairman of the trustees of the Clapham Rail Disaster Fund, a member of the Battersea branch of the Royal British Legion and a former Governor at Earlsfield primary school.
He was a leading fundraiser and supporter of many charities and local voluntary organisations, including President of St John Ambulance, Wandsworth and Southfields Division, a governor of the Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability, twice President of Balham Rotary club and honorary member of the Tooting Rotary Club.
He was also a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Painter Stainers. He was a Knight of the Sovereign Order of St John of Jerusalem – Knights Hospitaller and holder of the ‘Polonia Restituta' decoration and Serving Brother of the Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem. He also ran a very successful local construction firm and there are many buildings in the borough that he helped build and improve over many years.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Marion and their family. He will be sorely missed by all those who knew him.”
It is wonderful to report that Liveryman Jonathan Hall was awarded the Queen’s Fire Service Medal (QFSM) in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. Jonathan was Chief Fire Officer for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service and he has recently taken up a new appointment as Director of Training and Organisational development at the Fire Service College at Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucester. Jonathan’s award is a great tribute to him and I am sure all members will wish to join me in congratulating him on his achievement.
Past Master Beryl Jeffery
The Firefighters Memorial Trust has invited members and their families to join them at their Annual Memorial Service & Wreath Laying Ceremony in London on Sunday 14th September 2014.
You can access details of the Service on their website at www.firefightersmemorial.org.uk, where you should click on Events and then Memorial Service.
The Service is the Annual event to honour all those firefighting personnel who have given their lives in the course of their duties. After the Church Service Standards and all attendees Parade to the National Firefighters Memorial where there is a short Wreath Laying Ceremony
Andrew Lynch
Andrew, a Freeman of the Company, has let us know that, at the last Board Meeting of The Fire Fighters Charity, he was elected Deputy Chairman of the Fire Fighters Charity. He is very happy to discuss any issues that arise in regards to the Charity and to act as a point of contact between them and the Company.
Jonathan Hall
Company Crest was donated to St Mary le Bow church by the Master - see picture opposite. This was presented to the Reverand George Bush.
A gift to the Company of a Vestal Hood was made by Past Master Michael Harper, and a Gavel was gifted from Past Master Beryl Jeffery.
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