My father in law, my right hand man, my great friend. I’ll miss you for the rest of time until we meet again. Thank you for everything you did for me and for Candi, our beautiful girls and doggies. You were a true gent, a guy that would do anything for anyone with no agenda or expectation of something in return. Your life impacted so many in a positive way you really did make legend status in my eyes. I will speak of you often, I will ensure my girls remember you and celebrate you. I will try and be more Bratch for the rest of my life. I’ll talk to you as I wander the fields with my dogs and will share what we’ve all been up to. I’m truly thankful for you and that my three beautiful girls had time with you to know your fun and love. Rest in peace my friend, I miss you xxx

The news of John passing brings much sadness. John was an inspirational man who influenced many and will be sadly missed. We cherish our happy memories of our Tang Soo days. Rest in Peace John, Alan Yvonne Sally and Glenn

John, you welcomed us to our first home as our amazing neighbour with Tanith. You were immediately kind and helped us endlessly to settle in and put up with an unbelievable amount of noise, nuisance and brickwork! Whenever we think about our home, you and Tanith (and the dogs and tinsel) are always straight in our thoughts about why we love this house so much. Marley had a true friend in you and yours is one of the first names he learnt and shouted! We will never forget the love you showed him and patience when he helped mend the porch door 🤣 We will miss you so much and will always remember the selfless things you did for us. Rest in peace, all our love,

When we first met you, you had hair (not much, but some)! Donna was three and I five. In freezing cold church halls, you not only taught us martial arts, you supported our Mum and Dad to instil values in us that will last a lifetime. With your humour, patience and passion for martial arts and life, you took us by the hand through every grading, championship and seminar. You gave us confidence, self belief and made us understand the value and importance of hard work and never giving up on ourselves. Thank you John, for always wanting us to be the best versions of ourselves. (We may have let you down on a few occasions, though) Unlike some, you were never driven by your ego. Your black belt was an extension of you, it never defined you. It was never a business, it was your passion, an opportunity to support people and make connections. Every bit of respect you ever had from anyone was earned and not expected. You could never take a compliment and always pushed others to the front. You were everyone's biggest supporter. You lead your life by example, with humility, integrity and respect. No one deserved that masters belt more than you - you were the embodiment of the seven tenants! A friend was a friend regardless and you accepted us all as we were, training or not. They say friends are the family we choose for ourselves and there was no greater friend to our family than you. So, some memories we will cherish: *Karate Christmas Parties *Tang Soo Do holidays and your optimism that we would be up in time for morning training session *Championships (particularly, your illegal back fists) *Sunday morning trips to Huntingdon (with and without the hangover) *Push ups *Meditation and the sneaky punches to the stomach *Laughter *Your hugs "You think you're just a drop in the ocean ... but look at the ripple effect one drop can have." Thank you Tanith, Candi and Luke for sharing John with us! Sending you so much love xx

John was such a big part of Donna and my life and we will be forever grateful. What a truly inspirational man, teacher, friend he was. We have such wonderfully happy memories of our time spent with John and his family and all of the Tang Soo Do family. John was kind, patient, funny and upheld all of the Karate values he instilled in his students and everyone who knew him. Sending lots of love to Tanith, Candi, Luke and all the family. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. John RIP

What a great man who taught me to be a better person and went on to train me in karate to achieve my black belt. The world needs more men like Bratch so losing him is a terrible thing. Big love ❤️ Master Bratchie.

There is so much sadness with this news. John was the most kind, patient and encouraging man. He gave everyone he taught the feeling they could achieve anything. All of my childhood and early adult memories include our Tang Soo Family. I will be forever grateful to him. Sending his family love ❤️

I miss your face; you were taken too soon. Your beaming smile that lit up the room, Them cheeky dimples and twinkle in your eye. I keep asking myself why, oh why. I miss your Daddy cuddles and kisses on the cheek, The way you gave us strength when we were feeling weak. I miss how you cared and protected us so. But why, oh why, did you have to go? I miss your voice and hearing you moan, Watching your videos on your phone. I miss you laughing and hearing you sing. There are just so many things… I miss the jokes, the banter while you worked, and cluttering the table, driving mum berserk. Your coat and hat draped over the chair. I just can't understand why life is so unfair! I love you Daddy; it's unbelievably clear that I would do anything to have you back here. But untill the day we meet again, Warm in our hearts is where you’ll remain.

To a man who inspired me to be the martial arts instructor I am today, gave me the knowledge and his time! I thank you! You will be missed and I won’t ever forget everything you shown and taught me!

John God must have needed another Angel by his side and he chose you. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, patience, putting other people first was truly inspirational. I have so much admiration for your dedication and devotion that you gave to your Tang Soo Do family. Thank you for being my Karate Instructor, and for all the happy memories that I have of those days of learning. Rest in Peace John

John, A wonderful Inspirational man, Karate Instructor and friend. As a family we have so many happy memories from over the years gone by. You will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace Bratchie. XOXO 💔

John you were such an inspiration to so many people including myself. You showed me that if you put your mind to something then you can achieve it. All my memories of the times I spent with you your family and our Tang Soo Do family are all such happy ones. You gave yourself to always help others.

The end came too fast, I needed more time. I needed more time to memorise every inch of your face and more time listening to the sound of your laugh. I needed more time to lay beside you whispering in the dark. I needed a thousand more tomorrows and a thousand more I love yous. I needed more time 💔

Thank you for setting up this memorial to John. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.