Just got message from Col. Roi that Jack Jones (see photo with black beret), Trade Union leader, Labour Party supporter and International brigade fighter against fascism has died age 96 last night (Tuesday).A great man and a great life.
This is a true end of an era.
I’ll post something in more detail later this week.
Sad news. We've created an online tribute where people can leave memories and messages of condolence for Mr Jones at http://www.lastingtribute.co.uk/tribute/jones/3065413
ReplyDeleteI remeber going to a health meeting with Jack
ReplyDeletehe was speaking that day
even in his late 1980's, he finished the meeting and was off to catch the bus (1 and half hour journey) home to Camberwell
we had to beg him to get into a taxi we had secured for him
What a truly great man
They should rename the Pensioners travel "Freedom Pass" the Jack Jones Pass
ReplyDeleteas it was he who fought for it and his members who drive the buses and trams
thanks Alex for the site and Anon for your comments. Yes, a great idea - the Jack Jones Pass!
ReplyDeleteThe chanpion of the Union closed shop is dead
ReplyDeleteHi Anon 18.47
ReplyDelete...and the problem is?