A Tribute To The Life Of Gareth Jones (1961-2022): A Man Who Loved God & All His Creation
A Dedicated Wildlife Conservationist, A Wonderful Husband, A Loving Father, An Amazing Friend & A Passionate Writer & Photographer.
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27 entries.
wrote on June 9, 2022
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10:50 pm
I first learned of Gareth and his passion for Kenya's wildlife through HS Magazine following one of our safari trips to Kenya. My "bond" with Gareth and his passion for wildlife was instant - so much that he said and wrote resonated so strongly with me and my experince of all the wonderful sights and sounds that Kenya had provided me with over my many trips there to see and photograph wildlife.
RIP Gareth, your passing is a loss not just to youir family, to whom I extend my sincere condolences, but also to wildlife conservatrion and education in Kenya. You will be missed by so many people.
RIP Gareth, your passing is a loss not just to youir family, to whom I extend my sincere condolences, but also to wildlife conservatrion and education in Kenya. You will be missed by so many people.
wrote on June 2, 2022
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7:59 pm
Tribute To Gareth: Forever In Our Hearts
Dear Gareth, to say you are loved and missed by many is just not enough,
For a man who loved God and preached kindness, writing this tribute is extremely tough!
I speak for all those who got the privilege to meet you and for those of us who knew you well,
That we'd all pretty much have the same stories to tell
About your passion for wildlife and all of God's creation big and small,
Is a beautiful testimony to one and all.
And even though your time on earth has come to an end,
Your work to keep the park greener and do justice for all who can't speak will continue my friend.
So this is just a temporary farewell,
For we shall meet again, but for now you must rest well!
I don't know of many who have had such a significant impact on so many lives, so all I can say is Gareth you were definitely special! Rest In Eternal Peace
Hassan & I will miss you but we have so many wonderful memories that we have captured including our trip to the NNP together!
We pray Tarris & Eirlys find solace and happiness knowing Gareth was loved, respected and will be cherished by so many!
#gonebutneverforgotten
Dear Gareth, to say you are loved and missed by many is just not enough,
For a man who loved God and preached kindness, writing this tribute is extremely tough!
I speak for all those who got the privilege to meet you and for those of us who knew you well,
That we'd all pretty much have the same stories to tell
About your passion for wildlife and all of God's creation big and small,
Is a beautiful testimony to one and all.
And even though your time on earth has come to an end,
Your work to keep the park greener and do justice for all who can't speak will continue my friend.
So this is just a temporary farewell,
For we shall meet again, but for now you must rest well!
I don't know of many who have had such a significant impact on so many lives, so all I can say is Gareth you were definitely special! Rest In Eternal Peace
Hassan & I will miss you but we have so many wonderful memories that we have captured including our trip to the NNP together!
We pray Tarris & Eirlys find solace and happiness knowing Gareth was loved, respected and will be cherished by so many!
#gonebutneverforgotten
wrote on June 2, 2022
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4:24 pm
A chance meeting on a flight to SA and Gareth sharing some of his many spectacular wildlife photos only inspired me to get my own camera and start capturing my own. His passion for wildlife and patience in waiting for the perfect moment to take a picture were both addictive and inspiring. Your passing is a great loss to humanity and wildlife alike. RIP Gareth knowing that you have inspired others!
wrote on June 1, 2022
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3:08 pm
My condolences to the family and friends of Gareth. Although I did not know you personally, I always read your articles with great interest.
RIP to a Great Wildlife Warrior.
RIP to a Great Wildlife Warrior.
wrote on May 31, 2022
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1:06 pm
We will miss seeing Gareth at KVC and around town. Gareth is an amazing man. His love for Jesus and God's creation inspired us to look for beauty and to 'run our race of life on this earth' with the joy of the Lord as our Strength ! He was a humble man while he lived among us during this lifetime. Now, he is crowned with the glory of His Lord, forever made a perfect man! (Your tributes made him sound nearly perfect, already 🙂 We miss him and look forward eagerly to joining Gareth in heaven . We can imagine his enthusiasm in discovering and enjoying all thae Christ's creative genius, must surely offer there (only previewed here on earth). He's probably planning all of the fantastic trips he'll take you on when you arrive there, NEVER to have to say, "Goodbye" again, (or get stuck in the mud??!. We will keep your family in our prayers. With love in Christ Jesus, Susan & Guy Rainsford
wrote on May 28, 2022
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1:13 pm
RIP my greatest friend. From when we met at Dale College in 1974 until the day you went to your Father, you were my greatest friend. There is so much I can say and still want to do with you, but that will have to wait until we meet again. In the interim i will chat to u via my prayers.
Dear Taris, Eirlys and the whole family, we send our deepest condolences. From Brad, Charmaine and all his Dale mates.
Dear Taris, Eirlys and the whole family, we send our deepest condolences. From Brad, Charmaine and all his Dale mates.
wrote on May 28, 2022
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11:17 am
“Safari Njema Gareth” ….. taken far too soon but time now to soar high with the birds!
You touched so many and will continue to do so through your wonderful articles & photography that are your legacy.
Thoughts and prayers to your family 💜
You touched so many and will continue to do so through your wonderful articles & photography that are your legacy.
Thoughts and prayers to your family 💜
wrote on May 28, 2022
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9:40 am
Gone far too soon. A great conservationist and excellent author, so knowledgeable on his subjects. Sincerest condolences to his family. RIP Gareth
wrote on May 28, 2022
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9:33 am
A loss for not only his family but also those of us who interacted with him at NNP. Gareth was knowledgeble on nature, birds and animals. I enjoyed reading his articles on this magazine. Will miss the info, the witty comments on the NNP Sightings group and his input on birds. His love for God and God' creation was clear!! Rest in eternal peace Gareth.
wrote on May 28, 2022
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9:33 am
A loss for not only his family but also those of us who interacted with him at NNP. Gareth was knowledgeble on nature, birds and animals. I enjoyed reading his articles on this magazine. Will miss the info, the witty comments on the NNP Sightings group and his input on birds. His love for God and God' creation was clear!! Rest in eternal peace Gareth.
wrote on May 28, 2022
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5:33 am
Rest in peace Gareth. You will be sorely missed…
wrote on May 27, 2022
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2:02 pm
A true caring animal lover. Animal kingdom was his world. Miss you Gareth. RIP aameen.
wrote on May 27, 2022
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1:27 pm
Rest in eternal peace dear Gareth
wrote on May 27, 2022
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11:47 am
Rest in eternal peace dear friend Gareth. You will always be remembered as an amazing and caring friend.
wrote on May 27, 2022
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11:08 am
Ii cant believe Gareth is gone! I always felt with such people as he around, our wildlife was safe. Now he’s gone! Whose job is it now? Surely not mine!
wrote on May 27, 2022
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10:46 am
Gareth liked sharing the park information and even images he had taken inside if they helped promote the park that he evidently loved. A good man, a good author. He will genuinely be missed, Rest well Gareth. Our condolences to the FONNAP family, Gareths family and all who knew him.
wrote on May 27, 2022
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9:51 am
Hearty Condolences to Gareth's family. I met him 1st at the Nairobi national park. I loved how he did his game drives. A slow but sure game drive with patience I learnt a lot from him. He loved nature.
He was a conservationist dedicated to saving the wilderness especially Nairobi National Park
He was a conservationist dedicated to saving the wilderness especially Nairobi National Park
wrote on May 27, 2022
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9:31 am
A conservationist, a dedicated FoNNaP member & an amazing author. May His Soul Rest In Peace.
wrote on May 27, 2022
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9:10 am
Rest in peace Gareth. May the Almighty whom you mightily believed be gracious and merciful and open the doors and pleasures of heaven and the hereafter to you as He blesses your legacy here on earth. From Him we proceed and to Him is our return.
Friends of Nairobi National Park and all who loved your weekly H&S Magazine pieces on the Park and its gems you so beautifully described and narrated will miss you.
Adieu!!
Friends of Nairobi National Park and all who loved your weekly H&S Magazine pieces on the Park and its gems you so beautifully described and narrated will miss you.
Adieu!!
wrote on May 27, 2022
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7:56 am
A great man has gone. One who will be missed by many. I think almost every time I have been in the park in the last couple of years I met him. He'd always stop for a chat and to exchange what we saw were.
May God give his sweet wife and daughter the strength they need during these trying times and may they be comforted by the knowledge that he touched many lives.
May God give his sweet wife and daughter the strength they need during these trying times and may they be comforted by the knowledge that he touched many lives.
wrote on May 27, 2022
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7:45 am
Your work in conservation will live on to inspire and connect us to nature!
Rest in heaven Gareth
Rest in heaven Gareth
wrote on May 27, 2022
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7:11 am
Its been over two years since I first met Gareth at Board handover meetings when as the incoming one, we took over from one he chaired. He was so so dedicated to the well being of NNP and all it beholds - ‘those who can not speak for themselves’ is the descriptive name he coined and always reminded us in FoNNaP to speak for nature! Gareth promoted NNP to all and at the smallest opportunity he encouraged, motivated and facilitated, especially the youth to join FoNNaP and be introduced to enjoy the marvel jewel that is NNP but also by extension, he saw the youth and indigenous people as the life blood that will continue to keep NNP Alive!
They say God comes for His best early and whilst gone too soon, there is no doubt that NNP and nature here on earth, have gained an angel in HEAVEN above where Gareth will continue to look over us! Sincere condolences to his family and friends… 🙏🏾 RIEP Gareth
They say God comes for His best early and whilst gone too soon, there is no doubt that NNP and nature here on earth, have gained an angel in HEAVEN above where Gareth will continue to look over us! Sincere condolences to his family and friends… 🙏🏾 RIEP Gareth
wrote on May 27, 2022
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7:06 am
Sending my hearty condolences to the conservationist dedicated to saving the wilderness of Nairobi. A kind leader. May his soul rest in perpetual light, amen.
wrote on May 27, 2022
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6:17 am
Gareth always promised visitors that they would see amazing birds in Nairobi Park. Then he would pray for rhinos lions and the rest. His love and appreciation of wildlife was rare. All of us at WildlifeDirect send sincere condolences to his family and friends.
I hope heaven be similar to a pristine Nairobi Park, full of wildlife. RIP Gareth.
I hope heaven be similar to a pristine Nairobi Park, full of wildlife. RIP Gareth.
wrote on May 27, 2022
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6:17 am
I can’t believe Gareth is gone! As a member of Friends of Nairobi National Park I was a regular reader of his articles, contributions & wit. I met him when he installed my DSTV 7107& even in that brief interaction he shared his love of wildlife, conservation & active care - he had just driven across Kibiko to look at the damage to the swamp where the SGR tunnel was being built. His intense & grave concern made me feel the wildlife were safe. And now he’s gone! Who will hold that concern now?
wrote on May 27, 2022
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5:52 am
I will always miss the life of a great Wildlife Guardian.
He was a mentor to young people as he paved their way to FoNNaP membership. He always advocated for meaningful conversation projects to safeguard Nairobi National Park and we will live to do it right.
May Gareth's soul rest in eternal peace.
He was a mentor to young people as he paved their way to FoNNaP membership. He always advocated for meaningful conversation projects to safeguard Nairobi National Park and we will live to do it right.
May Gareth's soul rest in eternal peace.
wrote on May 26, 2022
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11:17 pm
In loving memory of late Gareth Jones who contributed almost 200 articles, we have decided to not only dedicate this 218th issue to him, but have also decided to keep his legacy alive through all his articles & photographs, which will be accessible under the Travel section! Gareth Jones has left a huge void and will be missed immensely by the entire team of H&S Magazine, but we also know that he was an extraordinary human being, and would want his message to live on! We, too, want thousands of readers to continue to get inspired by late Gareth, & we are certain that he will continue to spread love and light through all his amazing work, that we have made accessible! We humbly request all the readers to say a prayer for Gareth Jones, as well as continue reading his articles and viewing his amazing photos of wildlife! Finally, we must remember, “We all die, the goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will!”~ Chuck Palahniuk!
💖Rest In Eternal Peace, Dear Trefor Gareth Jones (1961-2022)💖
💖Rest In Eternal Peace, Dear Trefor Gareth Jones (1961-2022)💖
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In loving memory of late Gareth Jones who contributed almost 200 articles, we have decided to not only dedicate this 218th issue to him, but have also decided to keep his legacy alive through all his articles & photographs, which will be accessible under the Travel section! Gareth Jones has left a huge void and will be missed immensely by the entire team of H&S Magazine, but we also know that he was an extraordinary human being, and would want his message to live on! We too want thousands of readers to continue to get inspired by late Gareth, & we are certain that he will continue to spread love and light through all his amazing work, that we have made accessible! We humbly request all the readers to say a prayer for Gareth Jones, as well as continue reading his articles and viewing his amazing photos of wildlife! Finally, we must remember, “We all die, the goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will!”~ Chuck Palahniuk!
💖Rest In Eternal Peace, Dear Trefor Gareth Jones (1961-2022)💖