Universal Love Vale Jack Jones

[Hamez]

 

[84859300]

Much respect to a hero and a Bomber.

Up Up to Jack.

 

[Lore]

 

[Hamez]

Heppell, Hooker and former player Joel Reynolds caught up with Jack Jones just over two weeks ago.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Met him once many years ago.

I know just how much of a cliche this is when somebody passes but based on that meeting... he was an absolute gentleman.

Lived to 95, served his nation at war with distinction, starred for the mighty Bombers on the biggest stage with three flags and finished his days at the head of a big, four-generation family.

A life very well lived. RIP champion.

 

[Dave]

Vale Jack, a true hero.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Thank you for your service to our club Jack.

Thank you for serving our country.

Thank you Jack.

 

['51 Bewick]

Many years ago I took my son to a tour of Windy Hill. Jack took us out to the oval and told us many an interesting tale about days gone by.
Definitely someone who will be dearly missed by all Bombers supporters, especially those who were lucky enough to meet him.

 

[Runk]

What a solid human. Beautiful man.

 

[Bombermania]

Sad news and a pity the club wasn't able to pay him a tribute but I think he knew the club held him in special regard.

As others have said Jack was a gentlemen as was the club's culture at the time off field yet on the field was tough & skillful.

Besides the 1980s, Jack's era was a golden era for the club.

 

[eth-dog]

Vale to a true gentleman

 

[Maddogm]

A couple of years ago he was interviewed at the season launch (possibly by Sarah) and said something along the lines of "They invite me along because I used to help out around the club you know" with the lower third reading: Jack Jones - triple premiership player

 

[fusion]

Sounds like he was a top bloke, and blessed with a loving family. Saw the foxtel segment where he went back to his primary school 90 years after starting there. Those kids probably don't realise what great deeds he accomplished.

RIP

 

[windyhill]

He bled red and black. If Dick Reynolds was King Richard , this fine man was Mr.Essendon.

 

[Squeaky]

What an absolute legend! (in a time where that title is thrown around too readily)
E.F.C. is a poorer place for the loss of a great man - never mind the football ability.
R.I.P. Mr Jones.

 

[Scottie65]

Met him Anzac Day 2014... absolute gentleman

 

[Cold Sober]

R.I.P Champ. The pleasure was ours.