Jonathan and I were at DPHS and DHS together. We became good friends. I was always intrigued by Jonnie's family story, and he was somewhat "exotic" because of his accent. I was very sad to hear of his passing and having lost contact with him after leaving school, I was very impressed to learn of his amazing work through the years. With condolences to the family, I would like to end with this epithet from my faith (Jewish), which seems very apt for Jonnie: "May his memory be for a blessing" - Larry Butchins, Israel.

Posted on: Feb 22, 2024 at 1:44 AM

Hi Paddy. Just tried calling you to say that Felicity and I won't be able to get up to see you in Broadbeach this time. We'd love to connect with you both when you're back in Aus again, and perhaps you could consider visiting Sydney then, as you'd be very welcome to stay with us in our retirement village in Waitara. I hope that the rest of your stay goes well and that Kathleen's trip on 7 March is enjoyable. Also hope your time with your son is a blessing. Thanks again for making the effort to connect with us. Hope we can connect next time you visit Aus. Kind regards, Cedric

Happy birthday Rodney! The last time I saw you was a few years ago at one of our 2 monthly Class of '66 lunches at a steak house at the top of Mackeurtan in Durban North. If you are still in the Durban area you should get a hold of us. Our last lunch two weeks ago was at the new Old Boys Memorial pub overlooking the Rugby field at the school. A really fantastic facility.

Happy Birthday Guy, Have a super day and Many more to come.
Regards
Des de Swardt

Happy Birthday for the 20th Bruce!! Class of '66 lunch today at new DHSOB Memorial room/pub overlooking the school's main field: Phillipe Bouffe, Hilton Kidger, Mike BuchananGraham Morrison, Geoff Caruth Stan Coffey, Jeff Fivelman, Denzil Andrew.

Many Happy Returns Stan for your Birthday Today, and Many More to come.
Regards
Des

Posted on: Apr 22, 2024 at 12:38 PM

Unfortunately, Billy is no longer with us!

Thanks for this info, John. This means that the Gordon Smith who died must be the one who Geoff Caruth reported had died in the UK recently. Geoff - can I ask how you heard of the UK Gordon Smith's death - and do you know what he died of - and any of his family details? Gladys Botha, whose email address Gordon had been using for years, contacted me primarily to ask us to unsubscribe her from our Class list - and she only revealed that he had died when I asked her why.

I remember Gordon as a big, quiet smiling guy, with a topping of rusty blond hair. He was always quiet and well-meaning. Condolences to his family and friends

Larry Butchins.

Many Happy Belated wishes on your Birthday Garth, and may you have many More!
Regards Des

Happy birthday Jolyon. Have a great day. I seem to remember chatting you at a Highbury function about a hundred years ago! Kindest regards,
Stan

Posted on: Oct 18, 2023 at 5:11 PM

Howzit Murray, HAPPYY BITHDAY AND MANY MORE TO COME. HAVE A SUPER DAY.
REGARDS DES

Posted on: Oct 04, 2023 at 8:56 PM

Happy birthday John. Long time no see1