Dedicated to the memory of Jonathan Sandys
This site is a tribute to Jonathan Sandys, who was born in London on 16th March, 1975. He is much loved and will always be remembered.
Jonathan's obituary, written by his brother Duncan and published by the International Churchill Society, can be found at: https://winstonchurchill.org/publications/churchill-bulletin/bulletin-128-mar-2019/jonathan-sandys-rip/?mc_cid=462a8d858c&mc_eid=7a3959313a
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Thank you Dean Karyanis for posting this tribute to Jonathan Sandys (https://historyauthor.com/jonathan-sandys-god-churchill-a-tribute/) on the week of the second anniversary of the day we tragically said goodbye to him. I’ve just listened to it again and really appreciate both your words about him (you really got the measure of him!) and your interview with him. God bless you darling Jonathan. Xxx
Lucy
29th December 2020
I knew Jonathan for a very brief time around 2003 ish. We met on a dating site and after a few dates realised we were not compatible, but I have fond memories of watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer and getting to know him for just a brief time. Jonathan was complex and interesting and I was so sad to hear of his death. Jonathan messaged me back in 2010 and he told me about his wonderful wife. He said 'she is a wonderful and fantastic young lady with a vast amount of intelligence. She denies it, but I maintain she is vastly more intelligent than I am. Sara is wonderful."
I'm so glad Jonathan managed to live a life of love and that he had children. I'm so sorry to all of you who no longer have Jonathan in your lives. Sending much love.
Amy
27th November 2019
Jonathan was a kind man, with great enthusiasm, and a keen intellect. I met him virtually through my friend Kimmy. We were supposed to meet up at the Churchill Museum here in Missouri, but missed each other due to his first hospitalization. We spoke on the phone that day, and I tried several times to call back, as I was worried he was so sick, so far from home. My husband and I had talked about driving down from our home in St. Louis, but never heard back, so was relieved to learn later there were friends with him. We followed his journey via Facebook, and continued to pray for him during the illness. His optimism and bravery in the face of a terrible terminal illness spoke well to his courage and character. Having faced my own medical emergency this year, and survived a brush with death, I marvel even more at it, in retrospect.
I really enjoyed interacting with Jonathan, and his writings, as well as his enthusiasm for life. He seemed to have never met a stranger. Condolences to the family, and prayers for his eternal repose. The world is truly a bit duller without him in it.
Theresa
29th December 2019
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Happy birthday Uncle Joshen, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you and many prays I pray will be adressed to you or being thinking about you in heaven. I can't belive it has been 7 years and that you are 50!!! It seems like only yesterday we were travelling around Venice with your oxygen tank and you were picking us up from school to go have an ice cream in the summer. I miss you so much and hope you are having a wonderful birthday in heaven with Gramps and Bod! Love you loads Iona xxx ❤️❤️
Lit by Iona on 17th March 2025
Dearest Brother,
Today feels a very hard milestone. We should have been throwing a big party to celebrate your 50th birthday. Instead the hole you left seems even more huge today.
We miss you so much and wish that you were still here, larger than life and making the most of every moment. Life was always fun with you, and I miss your wonderful laughs, your loving hugs, and the totally unconditional love we shared.
We will be toasting you tonight as we celebrate both yours and Mummy’s birthdays with roast beef and yorkshire pudding - one of your favourites too!
Sending all our love heavenwards. Looking forward to celebrating with you again someday.
All my love, your sister, Lucy, together with your nieces Iona Pite and Clemmie, and Simon Elliott, whom I know you would have been delighted to call your brother-in-law xxxxx
Lit by Lucy, Simon, Iona and Clemmie xxxx on 16th March 2025
Dearest boy, I miss you so much and not a day goes by that I do not think of you. Today would have been your 50th birthday and I am sure you are toasting in heaven among the angels. For a few years now, every summer we have tried to spend a few days with Lucy, Mummy, Simon and the girls. We have so much fun together but we miss you very much; my children often remember the laughs they had with you and your great sense of humour. Happy birthday boy. Lots of love from here up there.
Lit by Stefy on 15th March 2025
