R.I.P. John Brown. (Racecourse Bookmaker)

Sad to hear that RIP.
He's gone to be a Bookie in the army of the lord
His soul is marching on!

Hope he had a sense of humour!

Sad sad news heard he was unwell whilst at
Fontwell Saturday

Chester races always started with a drink with john in the course
Enclosure
As did cartmel in the royal oak

Sorry to hear as always had some good tales to tell

Condolences to Sean and his family

David

R.I.P. John

Paul

so very upsetting to get the sad news . we were just closing a nbpa directors meeting when the news came.
although we will have a drink at all point to points this year in john's memory the atmosphere will be very quiet.
rip john , it was an honour to be in your company

Terrible news.

John was one of the few remaining characters left in the ring from prior to the A.G.T.,always a smile on his face & a friendly welcome when you met him.Even on Sunday when he was ill,he sent Sean to the point with the words "I'll ring you at 5 to see how you've gone on" & true to his word the phone rang.
At times we can not put into words what we feel.Today all of us that were fortunate to know John have lost a dear friend.Gutted!
R.I.P.John
Tony

so sad to hear this news ...R.I.P.JOHN only knew ya twenty five years but we always had a bit craic wether on the racecourse or the points ..skipton wont be the same without ya ...condolences to sean and the family  xx dave

I was so sad to hear this news.  Was always pleased to see John at the races, always had a smile and a story.  He was a true gentleman and a credit to the betting ring.  Condolences to Sean and family.  David Hughes.

very sad to hear this news condolences to sean and all his friends and family.pete Norris.

RIP a sad loss

john brown was one of the first bookies i bet with in the late seventies very sad news .......soon there will only be the computer boys left....r.i.p. john..

LOVELY FELLA JOHN,FIRST MET HIM AT CARLISLE RACES IN 1979,ALWAYS HAD A STERN LOOK ABOUT HIM,BUT ALWAYS FOUND HIM TO BE A GENT WITH A WRY SENSE OF HUMOUR NON MORE SO THAN WHEN MY BROLLY BLEW OFF THE JOINT AT HAYDOCK ABOUT 9 MONTHS AGO AND HIT HIM SQUARE IN THE FACE,I COULDNT APOLOGISE ENOUGH BUT HE ASSURED ME AS LONG AS I PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE THERE WASNT A PROBLEM,RIP JOHN! CONDOLENCES TO ALL HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY. TIM BROWN.

is this the same john brown that was interviewed on atr a few weeks back

no , g.hall , he had too much class to seek that kind of publicity

Thank you all for the kind words for my Dad with him being an avid reader of this forum he would have fully appreciated it.As mentioned he more or less forced me to go to the point on Sunday and was absolutely delighted when heard we had a winning day.Also as stated he had many racing tales to tell and when had a captive audience him and Arthur his original buissness partner(who sadly also is not in good health)bounced off one another to raptures laughter.He certainly liked a glass of beer or two and if there is a racecourse in heaven i would say the bar will be full with him and his old mates KEnny Harrison Alan Richards John Lythall and Freddie Williams (from Sheffield)
R.I.P DAD

Deepest sympathy Sean and all the family. Knew your dad for so many years and he will be missed by everyone. Always enjoyed the time I spent with John. I'm sure now he will be having a drink with my Uncle Vic who he loved a lot and they will be looking down on us. All the best. Neil.

beetherder12 - ....now listen son....just listen....game's gone !!!!...brief shake of head...scapes back hair with left hand...strolls away...you often enquire after him, but heard  only recently that sadly, michael keogh has also passed away.R.I.P John..R.I.P Mick...Geoff

Didn't McCririck interview him on 'King for a day'?