Jonathan Mathews

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29.07.2008 : tracy oliver wrote Jonathan, I am so so sorry. I remember the last time I saw you at mum and dads, you came down with Shona and you were so happy. I always remember you being happy. You were a real gentleman. Didn't nan call you "Gentleman Jim" I'm sure she will be looking after you now with grandad. I wish I had told you how proud I was of you, but we take so much for granted and are so busy getting on with our own lives. But you were often in my thoughts, I wish you had known that. My heart goes out to Shona and Meghan and your mum dad and David. You will never be forgotten Jonathan. Sleep well. With all my love Tracy Jack and Ben xxx
30.07.2008 : Dave Baxter wrote I was in training and the same regiment as John. Always a true friend and inpsiration to all who knew him. A one in a million guy who was devoted to all things dear to him.
I will always remember John's smile especially when things got tough and would lift the morale of many.
John was a Son, Brother, Father, Husband, Friend & Hero and will be missed by many and my family.
May I pass my condolences to his family and all who knew this wonderful friend, I will miss you mate.


Dave Baxter & Family.
31.07.2008 : tracy oliver wrote Jonathan, you were such a lovely boy, always ready to help and always such a gentleman. When you were based at Catterick I always looked forward to your visits. I remember you turning up in your little red jeep one day, you had just bought it and was over the moon even though you were worried how you were going to pay for it!!!! Nan was always ringing your praises, now you are with her in heaven. God has taken you too early, you will be missed by everyone who knew and loved you. Rest in Peace, Jonathan, we will never forget you. love Auntie Maria and Terry xxx
31.07.2008 : Denise Crawford-DeRisio wrote We are deeply, deeply saddened ..... our hearts are broken in hearing the news about Jonathan's death. We send our deepest sympathy, to the entire family. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.

With much love, and sympathy from California -
Ethna, Tommy,Denise, Gary, Ciaran, Declan and Sean-Paul Crawford
02.08.2008 : simon oliver wrote I struggle to find words to describe how I feel, so simply yet deeply my heart felt love and respect to you Jonathan. Love from Simon x
02.08.2008 : Paul Watts wrote Words are not enough to describe the devastating loss you must feel for your husband, son and brother. Our thoughts are with you Shona, Anne, Billy and David.
Jonathan what a selfless thing you did to serve your
country, and what a sacrifice you have made.
We should all thank you, and remember you always.
Our sympathy and love are with you at this sad time.
From cousin Paul, Janet and James
02.08.2008 : Paul Watts wrote From Aunt Kath Watts.
I was so shocked and saddened to hear you were taken from us so young.
Jonathan you will be sadly missed by me and all your family. You will be forever in my thoughts.
Shona, Meghan, William and your Mother and Father would be so proud if you, as a third generation soldier doing a job you loved so much.You are a courageous man that gave his life to his country for us.
From your aunt Kath Cousin Debbie, Jim and Megan.
02.08.2008 : wendy Andrew wrote To Anne& Bill, Shouna and Meghan, David and Natalie. The joy that Jonathan was part of our family will never be forgotten, he was a good son, excellant father, marvelouse brother and a fantastic nephew.He died doing the job he loved.
from Auntie Wendy
03.08.2008 : Kevin Donnachie wrote Well Jon.....I have came straight from the airhead here in Bastion after carrying your coffin onto the plane to take you on your final journey. A journey that will take you to your loved ones. Never a more difficult time have I had until tonight. I said my farewells to you before I left the plane as you know. But words can't say how I feel. I just hope that Shona and the kids are able to look back and smile at the years you had together.
Your worries are gone for good, time to take your place next to the big guy up there!!!! You are and will be sadly missed mate.
Goodbye Jon............God bless.

LCpl Kev Donnachie
B Company
4 Scots
Afghanistan
05.08.2008 : Dave Shaw wrote I first met Jon in 1999 in Newtownhamilton, NI, where I was attached as the chef. I was a stranger amongst the well established and bonded Company with whom I was to spend 6 months. Jon went out of his way to bring me into the group, (as he did with many other younger members during his time. My enduring memory of Jon will always be one of not just a good humoured, kind and considerate fella, but an equally effective and focused Section Commander who was a shining example to those that he commanded. The respect that his soldiers had for him was truly earned and I have no doubt that he was just as effective and respected when he went on to be a Platoon Sergeant.
To Johns wife and family I offer my deepest condolencies and while nothing can return him to you, the memories and knowledge that he had such a positive effect on so many can be warmly treasured.
Goodbye Jon, rest well my friend.
WO2 Dave Shaw, RCWO 2RRF.
05.08.2008 : gus mathews wrote We were very sad to learn about the sudden death of Jonathan and extend our deepest sympathy to Bill, Ann, David and families. We remember Jonathan as a happy person who enjoyed life and we were delighted to have spent some time with him during his visit to California.

Gus, Pat Mathews and Family
San Clemente California
05.08.2008 : tina stewart wrote You were not only a work mate, neighbour, but a friend. I remember only talking too you not long ago, when you were home. U have been taken from us, You may have gone but never forgotten mate. Forever in out thoughts. Our thoughts go out to Shona, Meghan and William and the rest of the family. All our Love Stewart. Tina and Girls. xxx
06.08.2008 : Andrew Beattie wrote My sincere condolences to Shona, Meghan & William and the rest of the family on your sad loss. A true gentleman and hero in every sense of the words. Jon mate rest in peace and I'll always treasure the memories of Forkhill 95/96 as callsign N34 (the reservoir pups) Maybe gone but never forgotten. Andy, Alie & family.
08.08.2008 : Ciaran Crawford wrote We are deeply saddened to hear about Jonathan. We are proud to have a member of our family that dedicated his life to what he believed in. Thank you for all you have done to better this world. We are happy to have been able to spend time with him on his visit to California. We know he is in a better place. Billy and Ann, you did a wonderful job in raising a great man, husband, and father. God bless you all. Jonathan, we love you and will miss you deeply. Love Ciaran and Elisa Crawford (and family).
16.08.2008 : Allison Bailey wrote May I offer my deepest condolences to all your family and friends. RIP. Gone but never forgotten - a true hero,who paid the ultimate price !!
I never knew you,but feel deeply for your family and friends,my brother is a Colour Sergeant with 16 yrs service and my partner was a Sgt and did 15 yrs in the British Army
22.08.2008 : jamie MCDONALD wrote Jon was my copral in ballykelly 2001-2002 then edinburgh we went to belize what a guy he was alway wanting to help someone i cant belive your gone mate sleep tight night night

EX
Pte Mcdonald
A Coy
1 Royal Scots
17.09.2008 : John Taroni wrote I realise I'm behind the times but I just read about this in this issue of Soldier Mag. I worked with the Royals in Colchester, Ballykelly and Edinburgh as a Clerk and an Englishman. They were very hard times for me, but John was one of he few people that saw beyond race and career from the word go, in a difficult military environment for me. He was the friendly face, he was the guy who would listen, he was the guy that would look after the 'little guy'. he was a true gentleman in every aspect of the word.

This news upset a great deal and my deepest sympathies go to all his family and friends, you should all be VERY proud.
28.09.2008 : John Haldane wrote Jon.

I served with your Dad in the Royal Highland Fusiliers and was his RQMS Tech. I remember you when you were a yound lad when your Dad brought you into the QMs Dept I think it was when we were stationed in Cambridge. I no that he will be proud of you and its tragic that you were taken at such a young age. The old saying is that time is a great healer. God Bless and I am sure that the Big man in the sky is looking after you.

John Haldane BEM
Ex Rqms Tech
15.10.2008 : shona mathews wrote To my wonderfull husband my memory of you will last me a life time untill we meet again and i no that we will.
you were a great dad and i will make sure that meghan will never forget you and she will always no that her daddy is a hero.
rest in peace jonathan untill we meet again all my love shona and meghan x x
22.10.2008 : GARY WALLS wrote John was my training instructor at phase 1 in 2000 at Milton Bridge.
He was such a great guy to be around. Any of the young soldiers who had a problem or an issue with anything, army related or personal, Cpl Mathews was always ready to listen or give advice.

I have a video of my passing out parade (which was indoors because the snow was so bad) where John being John lead us into the gym so proud and smart and fell right on his backside in front of all the gasping friends and families (what a minter) LOL.
But give him his due, John got straight back to his feet and carried on with the parade, ego in tatters mind you!! LOL

Thats the last thing I remember about John, its a good memory to have of him, just a shame he never found out I done him proud and became a proud soldier just like him joining up with my regiment (Scots Guards) only a couple of months later.

I'm sure I speak for all the rest of the guys from Blenheim Platoon, C Coy, when I say you will be dearly missed John.
01.02.2009 : Bobby Buckner wrote I attended the International Long Range Reconnaissance and Patrol School with Jon in October of '98. I was deeply saddened by the death of one of the most professional soldiers I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. My heart and sympathies go out to the wife and children of Jon.
(fmr.) SGT Bobby "Nick" Buckner
F Troop 4th US Cavalry
U.S. Army
05.02.2009 : bryan langford wrote I remember the first time I met Jonathan, it was at my anty Marjory's house, it was a really nice day and Jon had come with Shauna (his wife, my cousin) to visit. With it being a nice day Jonathan decided it would be a great idea to take me and my 2 little cousins to Edinburgh Castle for the day. he used his military pass to get us all in for free and gave us a private tour of the castle, he was so pleased and happy and I am so glad that I will be able to remember you like that! i Will see you soon cousin! thank you. and I hope you will have the most peaceful rest till we meet again!

The greatest respect to you,
your cousin Bry.
17.03.2009 : susan chalk wrote England mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.

Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal
Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres,
And a glory that shines upon our tears.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

They mingle not with their laughing comrades again;
They sit no more at familiar tables of home;
They sleep beyond England’s foam.

But where our desires are and our hopes profound,
To the innermost heart of their own land they are known
As the stars are known to the Night;

As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,
Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain;
As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,
To the end, to the end, they remain.
28.07.2009 : tracy oliver wrote Thinking of you today, Jonathan. This past year has gone so quickly but you are always in our thoughts. I'm sure Nan and Grandad are looking after you. Love always, Tracy, Jack and Ben XX
03.11.2009 : Damien Jorden wrote Gone but not forgotten, From your family in Blackburn
Jon Mathews

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