Sad News

[Brenin Tegeingl]

It is with a Sad Heart that I have been asked to pass on the news, that one of the very first Geocachers in the UK John Stead has Passed Away, following a long battle with Illness

I and my family meet John way back in 2003 and he was a fantastic friend to many within the Geocaching Community.

He was a Gentleman's Gentleman, who had a heart of solid Gold.

The thoughts of my family and myself, go out to Johns Family and Friends, he will leave a huge hole within the Geocaching Community.

Dave
GAGB Committee Member

[Cache on Wheels]

This is very sad news :(
My heart and prayers go out to John's Family and friends.

Heth X

[Bill D (wwh)]

I'm very sorry to hear that. I never met John, but his online presence in the early days was such that I felt I knew him personally. He was a great asset to caching and he'll be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

[mollyjak]

Sad news - I had the pleasure of meeting John on at least two occasions - a gentleman indeed

[Maple Leaf]

I was sorry to hear this - he was an active contributor to the GAGB forums in the early days

I don't recall meeting him (but may have done at events we both went to) however did find/log some of his virtual caches.

[SurfaBoy]

RIP and thoughts are with family and friends- from us both at the UK Geocaching Podcast.