Thank you John for the pleasure you brought me and the pupils you inspired during your year of being an excellent teacher at Belfast High School. You inspired me, your passenger and driver on occasions as we travelled together from Dundonald. Your wit and wisdom never went unnoticed as we travelled and within your classroom. You were perfect in your preparation, inspiring in your teaching and humous in your report writing. So pleased to hear of the MBE honour at BRA. Amazing to achieve over 1000 Duke of Edinburgh awards in your time there. A legend who gave every weekend for his pupils. Rest in Peace.
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Dr Garry Patterson OBE, Knockdene Manor.