Tribute from Dave Ainsworth
“Ever since its formation Ilford AC have been blessed with so many dedicated members who’ve given so much to our Club…and the name of John Platt is indeed one of them! A lovely man who’ll be truly missed.” Dave Ainsworth
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Tribute from Paul Cheal
“When I heard the news on Sunday at Hainault it was truly a GREAT SHOCK. To me John was a very down to earth man, so easy to talk to and have a chat. Working in the education industry for a just a few years, I could always rely on John to have a general…
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Tribute from Paul Emery
“John was a true gentleman and always had time to chat whenever I bumped into him. Unfortunately we seemed to share similar injuries and so that was usually the main topic of the conversation and John, of course, was very knowledgeable on this subject. A sad loss for Ilford Athletics Club.” Paul Emery
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Tribute from Alun Jones
“Big John. An athlete, coach and friend. I was only talking to him a few weeks ago and now he is gone. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Alun Jones “
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Tribute from Mike Hinton
“although a former member of the club now,i remember john well.the last time we met i used his physio talents some six years ago.how sad to lose him at such a young age these days,he will be sorely missed by the club. regards mike”