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  1. 21-09-24, 12:11 #1
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    Ensign Harvey Johnson

    It is with great regret that I have to inform you that Harvey (Johno) Johnson 'crossed the bar' aged just 68 on Thursday 19 September.
    A keen cyclist he had gone from his home at Purbrook for a bike ride to Southsea and on his return he suffered cardiac arrest at the top of Portsdown Hill.
    Harvey attended all of our reunions and did 'piping party' on a few occasions and always brought his Lowestoft memorabilia and helped with the hotel arrangements.
    I found him a quiet and unassuming guy who was always a pleasure to meet and we will miss him greatly.

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    I am so sad to hear this news, I was one of the many who sailed with Johno on the Lowestoft in the 1970s, he was always a great shipmate, and he was still the same years later at the 1st reunion, he would be there with a ready smile, a great sense of humour and would pitch in to help others whenever he could. He will be missed greatly.
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    Well said Ian and Sandy. I too am deeply shocked and saddened by this news. Johnno was such a lovely man and I will miss him greatly especially at our reunions. Always there with a friendly smile and willingness to help. He always read my lottery tickets (not an easy job) when I helped to deliver the goods to the lucky ones. Very,very unexpected news.....RIP good friend.
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    Very sad news, RIP Johno.
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  5. 21-09-24, 17:50 #5
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    This is so sad to hear. Met him a few times at reunions, though modest and quiet he was obviously clever and a joy to chat with. Always thought he was much younger than Reg and me.
    We shall miss him.
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  6. 23-09-24, 00:23 #6
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    This is such sad news. I had a few runs ashore with Johnno during the 70s and he was always good company, modest and easy going. I was really looking forward to meeting up with him again at the reunion this year. My thoughts are with his family, it must be devastating for them. RIP Johnno.
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  7. 23-09-24, 12:09 #7
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    Sad news about Johnno, a good messmate and an all round nice guy. Ironically Johnno (along with myself and a few others) were part of the Junior Rates mess team that did a sponsored cycle ride from Pompey Dockyard to Lowestoft Town Hall in April 1974 prior to the Lowie visiting it's home town.

    RIP Johnno
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  8. 23-09-24, 18:40 #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by tonyb View Post
    Sad news about Johnno, a good messmate and an all round nice guy. Ironically Johnno (along with myself and a few others) were part of the Junior Rates mess team that did a sponsored cycle ride from Pompey Dockyard to Lowestoft Town Hall in April 1974 prior to the Lowie visiting it's home town.

    RIP Johnno
    I had forgotten that Tony.
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  9. 23-09-24, 22:54 #9
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    So Sad, a great guy
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  10. 24-09-24, 15:30 #10
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    RIP Johnno
    A sad loss
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