Tributes

1. Jon, we weren’t at RMC at the same time, but we did serve together twice. On each occasion you were clearly smarter and possessed of a unique wit and sense of humour that got us both through. I miss those very good days which included Kath bringing one year old Jessica to our home. We will miss you, but safe travels to a better place my friend. Yours was a full life, well lived.

   Brian Calder January 20 2019

2. A wonderful man gone too soon but now out of pain, Jon was loved and respected by everyone who were fortunate enough to know him, My thoughts are with you Kathy, Jessica, Sophie, Lynette, Dean, Jenn and families
   Ree Ree and Rod

   Maree Coltman January 20 2019

3. To Kathy and Family,
   Please accept our deepest sympathy. Jon was a good friend and great mate who will be sadly missed.
   Sincerely, Peter and Lyn Hanlon

   Peter Hanlon January 18 2019

4. Jon Layton Herbert,
   RMC Duntroon Class of 1979,

   A unique bloke, a talented sportsman, a great wit and a faithful friend. We will all miss him deeply.

   With love from Gerry, Dimity, Hannah, Jemima and families.

   Gerry Smith January 18 2019

5. My darling Jon, this is the penultimate party of your life and you will be for once the silent partner…but I suspect you will be listening, loving the stories, hearing the yarns of your life well lived and so full…I will miss you forever…yours always…Kath xo

   Kathryn Herbert January 16 2019

6. Will miss your wicked sense of humour my bro-in-law. Until we meet again. Love you Man!

   He is Gone. David Harkins.

   You can shed tears that he’s gone
   Or you can smile because he lived.

   You can close your eyes and pray he’ll come back
   Or you can open your eyes and see all that he’s left you.

   Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him
   Or you can be full of the love you’ve shared.

   You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
   Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

   You can remember him and only that he’s gone,
   Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

   You can cry and close your mind
   Be empty and turn your back

   Or you can do what he’d want
   Smile, open your eyes, go on and live life to the full.

   Matthew Shaw January 15 2019

7. My Dearest Brother Jon – you fought so hard and for so long but you had to go. You will be sadly missed by all and although happy for you as you are no longer suffering, so sad for the rest of us who remain. One of the lights in my life.

   May the road rise up to meet you.
   May the wind be always at your back.
   May the sun shine warm upon your face;
   the rains fall soft upon your fields
   and until we meet again,
   may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

   Love you forever Big Brother xoxo

   Dean Herbert January 15 2019

8. Dean & Family
   I’m sorry to hear the sad news of Jon’s passing. Please take care during this difficult time.
   Regards
   Lionel Rose.

   Lionel Rose January 14 2019