Ian Jones 72

**MikeCarey** · 27-04-2007, 22:45

Sorry to report the untimely death of Ian Wyn Jones 72 (36 yrs Old), he served for 5 years with the first Battalion in the Berlin days. From Holyhead, good mates with Gary Jones 52, used to hang around with myself, Danny Giles and Mike Owen.

Initially his death was being treated as suspicious circumstances, but after a post mortem it was ruled as natural causes. Ian fell on hard times over the past few years and was living rough in Bangor, but even then if we ever seen him he was always there with a big smile asking how the lads were.

His funeral is at Bangor Crematorium on Tuesday 1st May 2007 1100hrs, hope to see a few of his old friends there.

Mike Carey

**anitacorbett** · 29-04-2007, 16:13

God bless him and all who loved him.
Anita x

**MikeCarey** · 03-05-2007, 17:03

Many thanks to those that turned out for Ian's funeral, it was well supported with ex-Royal Welch. I spoke to his parents after and they were glad to see so many of his old friends there to give him a good send off.

Glen · 12-06-2007, 18:39

http://icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk/...name_page.html

**dutchman** · 12-06-2007, 19:08

i think i am right in saying there is a report on post traumatic stress and in ain's death in particular on s4c 8.20 tonight (tuesday 12th june) a sad case indeed as a report has just appeared on wales tonight , i never knew ian personally but very sad.

led9750 · 13-06-2007, 18:06

having just watched the programe on s4c it was hard to believe that the Ian Jones 72 i seen was the same happy lad i knew in Berlin. i think maybe this lad had more problems than just being ex army . But maybe we all can learn lessons from this , our freinds leave the army ,but they are still our freinds. We all need to watch one another as not every one is mentally robust enough to get on with life.
But the most important thing is if you notice yourself going off the rails never be afraid to ask for help, the royal welch is still a family and i cant see any one knocking ex mates who do fall on bad times

rest in peace Ian Wyn Jones 72 you were a good un pal

**5haron** · 14-06-2007, 11:34

The media file for this prog is online at the following URL.

http://www.s4c.co.uk/c_watch_level2....%20ar%20Bedwar

click: Cyn-filwr y fyddin

I really think my heart just broke.

Gorffwys yn Heddwch Ian.

Glen · 14-06-2007, 13:33

Totally agree with Led and Sharon.
I watched the programme and got quite upset. Ian was a lovely lad.
Must be really hard for the family.

Enjoy life every chance you get! Make the most of every day.
Glen

stubexpc@yahoo.co.uk · 14-06-2007, 16:24

Sharron.
Just watched ,the programme re Ian.
I am nigh on 61 yrs old,and I am heartbroken,honestly.
I don't speak Welch(Welsh)
but following the thread,which I am ASHAMED to say I did not watch
I could pick up most of ,what was said,
what was felt.
What was not done.
What could have been done.
If someone has an English translation,I would be most obliged if you could post it.
As with most of all ex-RWF,we wish we could do more.
I was a police officer for nigh on 25 years,and came across many a squaddy,who I had a "Soft spot" for,speeding ,lights,etc.ALWAYS an excuse.BUT.
Been there,done that,got the T shirt.
At Ian's age,there must have been something!someone,!ANY-BODY!
But,SORRY,knowing the media,they would have got his story for a bottle of rum and a can of coke,knowing his weakness's.
Will someone tell us,sometime,that there is life,after the forces.They will be cared for,looked after.
Don't we rattle on.
BUT,for the sake of Ian's relatives,he must have some,You have the Force of the RWF with you and in our thoughts.
Stu.B

**5haron** · 14-06-2007, 16:39

My welsh has gotten pretty basic too Stu, it's as you say, you could follow the emotion. The other lad was TA, he was sent to prison, nobody asked why he was behaving out of character, drinking, fighting, eventually causing ABH - straight after being sent home from Afghanistan. Eventually it was recognised (I couldn't quite follow if he realised himself or not). At least he'll have a chance to heal his psychological wounds.
I have to agree with Led's insight too, there may have already been an undiagnosed illness exacerbated by the experiences the poor lad went through. So many chemical and psychological conditions go undetected. However, as it was stated in the programme, if he'd been helped within the first six months of any symptoms showing, he'd have had some chance.

One question posed by the journo: would you stop if you could, at which point Ian started to cry - what the f*** kind of question is that (sorry) Stupid media tool!

At least progs of this nature will help highlight the plight of ex-servicemen in difficulties.