So many memories, much inspiration and total respect. Tony did us proud, with a generosity of spirit and we all miss him….

A true friend, inspirational motivator, kind, funny and exceptionally hard working – and of course a font of all things military. I owe Tony such a lot it is difficult to know where to begin. Foremost of course was his affection for all the cadets that passed through his hands at Whitgift and how his eyes lit up with pride as he followed their careers when so many joined the military. His encouragement for me to become part of his team at the school. I well remember his work in promoting the history of the CCF and Corps of Drums at Whitgift and his encouragement and help that he gave me when we jointly created an exhibition of militaria in the Mess. There were many days when he honed my shooting skills in the Range. He was so generous of his time such as when we were able to visit Eton to see Prince Harry passing out, where we sat at arms length from, the then, Prince Charles; events at Horse Guards Parade and Sandhurst and the memorable Officers and SNCOs Dinners, especially the one on 1st March 1996 when Old Whitgiftian Colonel Colin ‘Mad Mitch’ Mitchell was Guest…

Thank you to all who attended the service and celebration yesterday.  I will add details of the poem read by Brigadier Mike Cornwell and an excerpt of my personal message about Tony.  In the mean time, I have a poem for you to read and consider. One I regularly post at a time of grief, following the first time I head it at a funeral; read by the daughter on the passing of her mum. I find it a source of inspiration at this difficult time; and consider it a message to me personally from Tony: Desiderata by Max Ehrmann Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however…

Tone. Captain, mentor, role-model and all-round legend. You were such a massive part of my formative years, when I was running the CCF stores with my partners in crime, and I often thought of you in the decades since. My only regret is that we didn’t follow through on the oft-promised catch-up over the years. Rest in peace, mucker…

Dear Tony me and my family will never forget the love and support and growth that you provided for us when we first met you moving to Swallow dale in 2012, when Lola used to come home from school and come over to you and Midge, tell you about her day, when you used to relive your memories telling me, Jade and Lola. The Business advice that you gave to me, which I’ve followed and always will. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for you lending me money for my first work vehicle, I’ve now been going for 9 years because of you, growing a business and I thank you for that. Your wisdom and guidance has given my family a life I could only of dreamed of I wish you could have met Nellie, Second child syndrome for sure. You would’ve loved her! May you rest in eternal peace with your darling wife Midge and look down on us all with the guidance and love that you’ve shown to so many. …

Dear Tony, you were a great friend and always a good listener.  I know you were well respected and loved by so many people , as evidenced by the messages ive read so far, from family, friends, former Cadets from Whitgift CCF , Sodiers/fellow Officers you served with.  Go to that long rest Tony, well deserved for all the service you gave to your country. R.I.P. ♥️…

Dear Tony, a good friend will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, John…

Rest in peace  Tony your service as now finished  My condolences to all Tony’s  family. Tony was and still is a very well thought of fusilier and officer . We will all meet again on the next parade  ground  Farewell and rip Tony     …

Always so very sad when a member of any of the Fusilier Battalions passes, but when I heard of the passing of Tony it hit harder as I was a personal friend of Tony when we served together in A Company in Berlin.   Tony was a terrific Platoon Sergeant well like by all under his command, when I was acting CSM he was always there with sound advice and friendship. Tony my friend you are sorely missed, Rest in Eternal Peace. OAFAAF….

I remember Tony well during the Battalion’s tours in N Ireland. He was always steady in times of extreme concern and danger and I was pleased to call him a friend. He was an expert in the Signals set up. we met up fairly often an various Military functions and we had a catch up. I send my heartfelt condolences to all Tony’s family and friends. Not forgotten. Rest in Eternal Peace. Ray…

I first met Tony when he was a member of No5 CTT in the 1970s and I was a rawly recruited cadet. When he subsequently joined Whitgift School CCF as Admin Officer, succeeding Major Andy McDowall, he ‘acquired’ me as he first CQMS and, later, RQMS. I have many happy memories of those days (and subsequently) and very much regret his passing. …