John Amer

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01.12.2009 : Lasting Tribute wrote Lieutenant Douglas Dalzell, Platoon Commander, Number 2 Platoon, said:

From the perspective of a Platoon Commander the role of a Platoon Sergeant is of immeasurable importance. In addition to taking the lead on Platoon administration and discipline, he is of paramount importance in terms of providing an abundant source of knowledge and experience.

Through a calm temperament and a mischievous sense of humour Sergeant Amer knew exactly how to steer me in the right direction without belittling my confidence or questioning my authority.

For this I owe him a debt of gratitude I could never re-pay. Aside from his beloved family, Sergeant Amer's reason for being was the Platoon.

Having an inspirational approach to leadership enabled him to always bring out the best in all those who worked with him, regardless of rank. What was most endearing about Sergeant Amer though and what the boys will remember him most for was his razor sharp wit.

Never with malice and often at his own expense, his sense of humour led to the Guardsman seeing him as an approachable figure who they could confide in about anything.
01.12.2009 : Lasting Tribute wrote Major Toby Till, Officer Commanding, Number 1 Company 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, said:

I have had the privilege of knowing Sergeant John Amer since I was his Platoon Commander at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick back in 1996, whilst he was under training as a Trainee Guardsman.

Once you have commanded someone during this pivotal time in their life there is a special bond between you that can never be broken, despite the years.

He stood out in training, not necessarily because he was one of the best, but because he was an immense character, a joker, and someone that the other trainees could rely on during the harder days of training to brighten their day.

I was lucky again to have worked closely with Sergeant Amer when he was a young Guardsman during a four month tour of the Falkland Islands in 1998; he was again always the centre of attention.

I was therefore delighted, that when I took command of Number One Company, Sgt Amer was one of my Platoon Sergeants. The seamless trust that is built over these years and especially over the last 15 months can never be replaced.
01.12.2009 : Lasting Tribute wrote Major Toby Till, Officer Commanding, Number 1 Company 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, said:

Sergeant Amer stood out in the Company and was quite unique, always the man to get the last word in and to deliver the last line, but always happy to laugh at his own expense.

Despite being a Platoon Sergeant and in a position of authority it would be fair to say that he did not have a bad bone in his body, caring of his Guardsmen and empathising with them during this demanding operational tour.

We have a hole in the Company that will never be replaced but more importantly he was a husband to Sue and a father to Lisa and our thoughts are with them at this tragic and difficult time and always in the future.

We have all lost a true friend, one of life's honest good blokes, who will never be forgotten.
01.12.2009 : Lasting Tribute wrote Warrant Officer Class 2 Stephen Taylor, Company Sergeant Major, Number 1 Company, said:

I am proud, humbled and honoured to have known Sergeant John Amer personally and professionally over many years of serving together in the Regiment.

John's modern day style of leadership and day to day man management always got the best from his Platoon and his infectious humour and presence in the Sergeants' Mess is something I will never forget.

I think back to when I knew Sergeant Amer was to join the Company as one of my Platoon Sergeants; boy that was a good day. His leadership and comradeship throughout this operational tour has been truly second to none, and I will never forget the support he has given to me throughout all the difficult times.

My heart goes out to his wife Sue and daughter Lisa and I would just like to say John's actions that day would have made you both so very proud. John, I will miss you my friend.
01.12.2009 : Lasting Tribute wrote Sergeant Mathew Nichol said:

I consider myself one of the luckiest men alive to have known and worked alongside Sergeant John Amer for 13 years. No amount of words could ever do a man of his calibre justice.

From the first moment we met all those years ago on the way to Germany to join the Battalion, I knew I had a best friend for life. John really was one of a kind and left a lasting impression on anyone that knew him.

The word ‘legend' is used far too often but for my friend John it describes him perfectly. A completely selfless man who would do anything for his blokes and would never put himself before them, he was loved by all.

Sergeant John Amer, Sergeant Al Kama and I will remain the greatest of friends and although we mourn the loss of our brother, we are so thankful for the lifetime of memories we have together.

My heart goes out to Sue and Lisa and my thoughts and prayers are with you both. The world is now a darker place without one of its shining lights. I miss you so much my friend, forever in our hearts.
01.12.2009 : Lasting Tribute wrote Lance Corporal Kristoffer Boyer, Section Second in Command, Number 2 Platoon, said:

John was not only my Platoon Sergeant but also one of my best friends. He never took anything too seriously and approached everything with a sense of humour.

He got any task given to him and completed it to the highest standard. He took great pride in his job and it was a real pleasure to be part of his team and an even greater pleasure to be his friend.

He was loved and respected by all who knew him and I know I speak for all who met him when I say he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was a truly incredible man.
01.12.2009 : Lasting Tribute wrote Guardsmen Lance Jackson, 2 Platoon Rifleman, said:

Sergeant Amer was more like a friend than a Platoon Sergeant; a father figure, a leader and a very good one at that. He had a cheeky schoolboy sense of humour which always made me laugh.

He was the most selfless, kind-hearted person who always put his men first. We were lucky to have him and will miss him dearly.
01.12.2009 : Lasting Tribute wrote Guardsman Carl Marriner, 2 Platoon 60mm Mortarman, said:

Sergeant Amer was an inspiration to all that knew him. He was a man who could see the best in everyone and would know how to get the best out of you.

I will miss him as a friend and a leader. My thoughts go to all his family who, like us are devastated to have lost such an exceptional man. Everything we do will be for him as I know he is proud of us all.
02.12.2009 : jean stanley wrote OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY WE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH AS WE LOST OUR GRANDSON IN MARCH. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE A TRUE HERO GOD BLESS
03.12.2009 : nicola evans wrote My family and i had the great priviledge of meeting sgt Amer at my sons passing out parade at Pirbright. We were made to feel so welcome by such a lovely man my heart goes out to his wife and daughter who he was so proud of and spoke of when we met him . God Bless you sgt Amer love from the Evans family, Merthyr Tydfil xxxxxx
03.12.2009 : Aaron bell wrote In my life john was the bestest cusin that i have ever had. I actually thought that he would come out of afganistan to see how we were doing but i was wrong. The last time i
saw john was when he took us to wales to see his camp i loved that day. I love john and i will never ever ever forget him good bye john i love you.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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03.12.2009 : Sean Bell wrote My joyful cuz he was like my best mate. he did us all proud in many ways we can never forget him he was very close to every bodys family he was a great soldior he can see his uncle peter and all his other family and friends i love u john R.I.P we will never forget u xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
03.12.2009 : Charlotte Tyers Hunter wrote I had the pleasure of being trained by Sgt John Amer at Pirbright barracks in the summer of 2007. I met him on my first day in Morley Troop and he instantly put a smile on my face. His sense of humour second to none, his ability to find a joke in what ever situation he was in. Sgt Amer was also a great role model in soldiering, in our first week we were taken up onto the firing range for a demonstration. I didn't recognise Sgt Amer until after the demonstration when the weapon's were checked clear and he took off his helmet, that was when beneath the camo paint the cheeky humour would return. I only new John Amer for a few months, but the memories I have make me smile just as he did the first day I met him.
God bless you John Amer, I know you will be missed !
My thoughts are with his family and daughter x x
04.12.2009 : michelle boulton wrote Whatever else we fail to do,
We never fail to think of you.
08.12.2009 : jessica reilly wrote Sgt Amer was one of the section commanders of Masters troop jan-apr 2007, i was lucky enough to be a member of this troop. It has to be said that if it wasn't for Sgt Amer i'm not sure i would have lasted 14 weeks. His sense of humour and kind nature was the most i've seen in 1 person. Thanks Sarge, you were a great bloke,
Cfn Reilly x

I would also like to offer my condolences to his wife and daughter, who from the short time i knew him, knew how much he loved them.
09.12.2009 : Melissa Forrester wrote Sgt Amer gone but not forgotten u will surely be missed. can still remember u back in basic training, u was the best section commander someone could have ever asked for always made us laugh every day even when the times is hard and rough. my sympathy goes out to ur family.
Pte Forrester (section 3 Morley troop 07)
Acting Sgt John Amer

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