John Thornton

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01.04.2008 : tina powley wrote I dont know this young man but I do want to say thankyou for being in our services if it wasent for men like you where would we be?
Life isnt easy and I am so sorry he has gone, god bless.
01.04.2008 : Yvonne Loudon wrote I don't know this young man either, but I too wish to express my gratitude for his soldering.
I have an 18 year old grandson waiting to join the Royal Marines - which, frankly, fills me with terror.
I also have a son, his dad, who died in a motorbike accident a few weeks ago, so I know just how much you are hurting. Nothing can ever overcome the loss of someone special.
Time does dull the pain, sad memories do recede, but love never does.
I know you must be very proud of your John and his willingness to defend those less fortunate than us.
Yvonne Loudon
02.04.2008 : Patricia Hawtin wrote John Thornton was born just a couple of weeks before my daughter. He has always wanted to be in the marines, he died doing the job he loved. My thoughts are with his parents Lyn and Peter his two brothers and his very proud grandparents. God bless you John.
Pat Hawtin
04.04.2008 : Michael Smith wrote I served with Lt john Thornton in Iraq not only was he an excellent soldier he was perhaps one of the most down to earth guys ive ever met,and I know that this man will not only be missed by his family and friends he will be equally be missed by everyone who had the priviledge in meeting and who served with him,a top bloke !!
04.04.2008 : Christopher Wilkinson wrote I had the chance to act with John in 2000 at Ferndown Upper, in the musical My Fair Lady. The guy was inspirational and one of the most enthusiastic people I have ever met! As well as a wonderful singer with a great deal of passion behind his voice. Now 8 years on I have taken up music thearte as a university course. John, I know I only met you for a year at F.U.S, but let me just say this, You've shown me a great deal that there is to know about following your path to where you're happiest the most. I cant thank you enough,

One of the finest Britons we shall forever remember!
17.04.2008 : Carla Fisher wrote I did not know John, but heard of him through my 16 year old son, who happens to be a pupil at the school John attended. I would like to express my most heartfelt sympathies to his family, and gratitude that brave men like John are doing their utmost to protect us and all that we hold dear. My son's greatest wish is to become a Royal Marine, and has been for about a year, although I dread it becoming a reality, I hope he has the dedication and bravery exhibited by John. Good bye, God bless you John, and our
thoughts and prayers to your family.
23.04.2008 : Chris Dean wrote I was in John's class at ferndown middle school. He was a good friend to me and helped me through a lot. My deepest sympathy to all of his family and friends.
26.06.2008 : Oliver Poland wrote I remember when i took my first step into ATC and when John was their to greet me he was the first friend i made, we was soo lovely and when i saw him get his promotion i was so happy then he said he wanted to join the royal marines, and i was astounded apprently he wanted to since he was 13, he was my role model during the ATC experience and he was the one who drove me to join th eforces im now lcCpl in the army infantry and when i found out about his death i was upset but i cant imagine the pain the family went through, I will miss him alot R.I.P Lt John Thornton
17.08.2008 : Allison Bailey wrote May I offer my deepest condolences to all your family and friends. 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 in the Scots Guards with 16 yrs service and my partner was a Sgt and did 15 yrs service in the RE
- RIP xx
23.08.2008 : Guy Bates wrote I served with JT in Kajaki. To his very core he was a soldier. He fought with the calm courage and controlled leadership soldiers notice and follow without question. JT and Dave, miss you both. See you in a few years.
17.10.2008 : Christopher Durkin wrote Lt John Thornton was an outstanding royal marines officer. I had the privilege of having him as my boss at 40 commando royal marines, charlie company, FSG. I speak for everyone in FSG when i say that their is not a day or night that goes buy that i don't think about Jt or dave marsh. They were fantastic bootnecks and their memory will live on in the royal marines for ever. It was a pleasure to have served with them and to call them my oppo. They are truly missed.
Chris Durkin Royal marines.

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