| Location | Crawley, West Sussex |
| Age | 27 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 11/07/1981 |
| Date of Death | 09/07/2009 |
| Visitors | 2,164 since 14/07/2009 |
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John Alan Brackpool was born at Crawley Hospital West Sussex on 11th July 1981. His was the second child to proud parents Carol and Alan and younger brother to sister Kim.
John attended West Green First School, Ifield Middle School and Ifield Community College. School was not destined to be Johhny's passion. Although he did complete his GCSEs in 1997.
John loved his movies and television. He was influenced by the programmes and films he loved. Amongst the careers he considered were a bobsleigh rider (Cool Runnings)and a policeman (The Bill). However his love for the army was sparked by programmes such as Soldier Soldier and Tour of Duty. When asked by his head of year why he wanted to joining the army his mother dreaded his answer as she expected him to reply with "cause i want to be like Tucker".
After leaving school John tried a variety of jobs. I think he was a Scaffolder for about a month, until he realised that he was scared of heights.
He finally joined the army.
Johnny joined the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment. I remember his passing out parade. He never looked so proud and boy did he love that uniform. During his time in the full time army Johnny accomplished two tours of Kosovo.
However for Johnny the grass was always greener and he returned to civvie street. He joined the company G4S and carried out security operations at Gatwick Airport.
However the call of the army once again proved to strong and he rejoined as a reservist and went to Iraq for a tour. We are lucky enough to have sevral albums of 100s of photographs of Johnny's time in Iraq, one thing was evident he was in his element.
After Iraq Johnny went back to the airport.
Johnny loved his friends and his family and his x box. But he had a need to do what he called one last tour. Afghanistan was to be his farewell tour to the army and unfortunately this proved to be to true.
Johnny passed away on 9th July 2009, two days before his 28th birthday. He leaves behind him so many that will never forget him. And how could they, he was Johnny Brackpool.
ღ ღ ღ ღ All My Love Beautiful Angel ღ ღ ღ ღ
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*ღ.......ღ* *ღHeavenly *ღ.......ღ* *ღ shona sengupta. ..ღ*
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How will heaven be?
As far as I can see
It will have huge bells
And will be situated on clouds
It will have many golden wells
That will so often swell
Rain will be abundant
And the sun will shine all day long
Angels will play on the harp
The sweetest summer song
Music that will touch the heart
While those beneath will shed drops of sorrow
Little will they know what will happen on the morrow
But to them up above
As plain and clear it will be
As far as far as I can see
Yes there will be misty alleys
And lush green meadows
Fresh with the fragrant smell of spring
Winter will never be bitter
Summer never so hot
Autumn never so bare
And resources never so scarce
Food for all will be relished by all.
Grateful we’ll be as grateful can be
Mountains high and strong and brown
Surrounding that hidden land,
Beautiful and vast seas I see
There colour as blue as sapphire can be
And the white waves lashing upon the shore
Sitting on the flattened grey rocks
Who would not call it absolutely heavenly?
However it might actually be,
But can we still not see
There will lie behind this seen
A relieving feeling of bliss
For where not have we been
But is this not by all believed
That after one’s decease
This is the land of eternal peace
Where we all ultimately reach?
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Hello Johnny,
Cant believe its been over a year since I last saw you and said goodbye when you went back to camp the day before you flew to Afghanistan. I never dreamt that I would never see you again, to give you a hug or see your face and that lovely smile you had. Never again to have you play your tricks on me or to have a laugh like we used to.. Its getting harder cos I miss you so much. My life is and never will be the same without you.You and Kim were the best things in my life and now you have gone part of me has died too. Love you always son and will never be the same without you. Until we meet again one day...All my love Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
R.I.P JOHN BRACKPOOL
hello john,i still cant believe your gone,what you did for your country was so so brave,you are an inspiration to us all.i remember the good old days of G4s too .the airport isnt the same anymore without you.we all love you and miss you so so much john,r.i.p brackers.daniel cowell
Christmas is over, thank goodness...Not the same without you..You used to love your christmas dinner and your sprouts...Opened my pressies on my own, only one pressie I really wanted tho but can never ever have and thats you back home.............................Love always son xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Well nearly all the lads you were with are coming home and hopefully I will be meeting them soon to hear all their stories about you. I would give everything to have you come home.......... Miss you soooooooooo much my Johnny, love you always and forever xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Missing you so much. Today should been so good, ur first day of R&R. Me your dad kim and james are still having you fav dinner tommorrow and will be thinking of you lots as we do every day. Rest in peace my lovely son.....Love and miss you loads xxxxxxxxxxxx
John you will always have a special place in my heart.miss our chats on facebook.you were so special to so many people and you will always be missed.rest easy babe. tammy.xxx
Words cannot express how much gratitude and pride is in my heart for you and all our boys and girls in the Armed Forces.
You made the ultimate sacrifice and we will never forget you. xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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