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We lost a good friend this past week. I don't know how many of you knew him but those who did will be the better for having known him.
I've requested that this memorial be posted in the Knifemakers Guild Newsletter:
We mourn the passing of our dear friend Dr. John Anthony of England who left us on 15 June. John was a medical doctor of renown in the British Health Service and had been a director at the highest levels, in addition to having his own practice.
He was a champion shooter, having competed in the Olympics on the British team and loved fine firearms, but he especially treasured fine, hand crafted knives.
John was an avid knife collector for many years and had acquired a substantial collection from well known knifemakers. Perhaps of greater significance, he also supported the new, emerging craftsmen not only by purchasing their knives, but also by encouraging and guiding many along their journey. He introduced novice collectors to the art and was active in club meets and knife shows around the globe.
He treasured his collection of knives and lovingly handled and cared for them in his little cubbyhole off his bedroom which he called his showroom. It was adorned with mementos of a long and honorable life and ,of course, with cabinets filled with hand made knives of every value and description.
He was always a source of jolly good humor and delighted in telling stories and tales which never failed to captivate and enchant us. It seems that, no matter what the subject under discussion, John had a story to accompany it, usually with a very funny punch line attached. In telling a joke, his timing was impeccable. Which, of course, John would consider one of his greatest attributes. We who loved him, however, would consider his deep loyalty and loving friendship to be his true legacy to us.
Johns positive outlook and joy of life never wavered, even during the course of a long, cruel illness. His messages to us always glowed with enthusiasm even when the news was forboding and he always seemed to have plans and thoughts of the future.
Our lives and spirits are enriched for having known John Anthony whose friendship has given us more than we can ever re-pay. May we learn and benefit from his joy and strength. He will be sorely missed.
I've requested that this memorial be posted in the Knifemakers Guild Newsletter:
We mourn the passing of our dear friend Dr. John Anthony of England who left us on 15 June. John was a medical doctor of renown in the British Health Service and had been a director at the highest levels, in addition to having his own practice.
He was a champion shooter, having competed in the Olympics on the British team and loved fine firearms, but he especially treasured fine, hand crafted knives.
John was an avid knife collector for many years and had acquired a substantial collection from well known knifemakers. Perhaps of greater significance, he also supported the new, emerging craftsmen not only by purchasing their knives, but also by encouraging and guiding many along their journey. He introduced novice collectors to the art and was active in club meets and knife shows around the globe.
He treasured his collection of knives and lovingly handled and cared for them in his little cubbyhole off his bedroom which he called his showroom. It was adorned with mementos of a long and honorable life and ,of course, with cabinets filled with hand made knives of every value and description.
He was always a source of jolly good humor and delighted in telling stories and tales which never failed to captivate and enchant us. It seems that, no matter what the subject under discussion, John had a story to accompany it, usually with a very funny punch line attached. In telling a joke, his timing was impeccable. Which, of course, John would consider one of his greatest attributes. We who loved him, however, would consider his deep loyalty and loving friendship to be his true legacy to us.
Johns positive outlook and joy of life never wavered, even during the course of a long, cruel illness. His messages to us always glowed with enthusiasm even when the news was forboding and he always seemed to have plans and thoughts of the future.
Our lives and spirits are enriched for having known John Anthony whose friendship has given us more than we can ever re-pay. May we learn and benefit from his joy and strength. He will be sorely missed.
