My Brother " Mick Jackson" - THIS BOARD IS NOW FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY. CLICK ON RGJ ASSOCIATION TO RETURN TO NEW IN MEMORIAM FORUM.

Date: Jun 2, 2008

My Brother " Mick Jackson"

Date: Jun 2, 2008

Condolences to all the family Paul.

God bless you Flapper and we will meet up on the re org.

Your pain is over.

x

Date: Jun 2, 2008

There will never be another quite like Flapper.

To those who knew him, he was an icon ... able to lighten any situation or garner a laugh in the most unlikely circumstances.
His ability to recall past senarios and make them doubly hilarious is well known, as a raconteur he made many ribs hurt.

Mickey was always reliable - how many times did he save Taffy from himself?
He was also brave as 10 - it was he who single handedly stood off a room full of baddies in Divis flats, two of whom were the notorious Gillen brothers, until help arrived in the form of Davy Dawes.

He also had the uncanny ability of avoiding trouble: he missed being flattened by a low flying bath, (from the 10th floor of Divis) by about 5 feet, and avoided being launched into orbit when someone else, (clue = welsh chap) opened a manhole cover and the 100 lbs of co-op mix and C4 failed to detonate.

It's a few years now since Mickey wore his salad suit, but in his recent illness and tribulations he showed the same spirit, the same humour, courage and tenacity that was evident in times past.

June, you are an absolute star - he couldn't have weathered the storm so long without you x.

Mickey was a kind, generous and thoughtful friend to me, promoting me to family status a few years ago.
He leaves behind an unfillable hole - but those of us who knew him and loved him will never forget him.

Beer Beer Beer Mickey x

Date: Jun 2, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mick,
The incident Dave mentioned with the Gillan brothers, brings back a memory of him and his humour, Davey Dawes told him to put the hand cuffs on them both but they wouldn't fit the were massive guys.
Mick looked at us with a blank look they don't fit which everyone burst out laughing. They were that big they went to palace barracks in separate Pigs
Again condolences to all your family for your very sad loss.

Date: Jun 2, 2008

Mickey,

You were the funniest of the funny, the bravest of the brave, the greenest of the green, god bless you my friend for bringing so much fun into my life. You have left so much behind and those to whom you were special will never forget you. Rest in peace mate.

My sincere condolences to all the Family

Harry

Date: Jun 2, 2008

'Old King Cole was a merry old soul'. Without a doubt when he called for his Riflemen three, one of those Riflemen would have been 'Jacko'. There was never a more popular Greenjacket than Mickey Jackson. Friend is an often used word and so at times like these are cliches such as, ' he was a good'n, good bloke etc. A friend as I see it, is somebody you never tire of seeing. Someone who, after a few years of not being in contact, can remember the exact time he last saw you and what you talked about. That was Mickey. I honestly never heard him say a bad word about anybody and he always made you feel he was glad to see you.
Over the last year we have seen each other and spoken on many occassions and never once did I hear him complain, not once.
I am very proud and humbled that Micky Jackson called me his friend and I am really saddened at the loss of this brave, outstanding man.
Condolences to all his wonderful family.

Date: Jun 2, 2008

So sorry to hear the news, i know dad was great friends of yours and that if he was still with us he would of sent his condolence's I shall do it on his behalf.
He often spoke of you when recalling his time with the battalion and especially your tours of N.I.
I am sure they will be sharing a beer or two and laughing about the past while our family's remember theirs with great pride and affection, for they were true brothers in arms and brother of green, who will be forever remembered as so.
On behalf of "mick the rat" R.I.P. JACKO

Date: Jun 2, 2008

My condolences to Mickeys family, Dave Askew and Jimmy have said it all mickey would liven up any gathering, so much that i think there will be a big hole in the future get togethers, he had us all in tears of laughter when he did his Ron Cassidy impression, when i got back in touch with the Green Jackets my thoughts of mickey were that he was one Rifleman who would take the Royal Green Jackets along in the future because he is so brave and loved his Green Jacket family and everybody wanted to be in his company.

Date: Jun 2, 2008

Paul,our deepest condolences to you and the family at this sad time. Mick was a star and will be remembered for just being Mick.
Rest in peace Mick.
Billy Buchanan.

Date: Jun 2, 2008

Posted By DWM for Chalkie Parfitt

Re: Mick "Flapper" Jackson,

Devastated to hear the news of Jacko's passing. He bore his illness with fortitude and bravely right up to the end. We have lost a legend and very special Brother Green Jacket with his passing.My deepest sympathy and condolences at this very sad time to June and Mark and to the brothers and sisters he leaves behind.

Rest in Peace Mick, until we meet again

Date: Jun 2, 2008

Condolences to June, Mark, Paul and the Jackson Family

Mick will be missed by all of the members of the London Branch, RGJ Association. We all loved his great sense of humour and his vast repertoire of so many of the old Green Jacket songs. Mick will always be remembered for being a very kind sincere person who always considered others before himself. He was a very proud Soldier who loved his regiment. I have many fond memories of him taking part in the Remembrance Day Parade at the Cenotaph, which he was always so proud to be part of.

Date: Jun 2, 2008

June and Mark, Paul and Maggie and all the other Jackson Family who I didn't meet, Jan and I send our deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time. We were in Bowness at the weekend June, where we met you last year and our thoughts were of Mick.
He was and always will be a legend amongst our rfn bretheren and I cannot say more than Dave and Harry have said already.
Stand easy my old mucker, I am proud to have known you and called you friend. R.I.P Mick x
Don And jan Donnison

Date: Jun 2, 2008

I was saddened to hear that Mick had lost the battle against his illness, although I am ex 1RGJ, I gradually built up a rapport with Mick over the past couple of years on the Guestbook, He liked to use his Famous Lord Eltham alias, of course this was just in par with Lord Belmont....

Mick was at the end of the Regiment do at Tommy Dooners, and I will always remember him for the rendition of the song 'Beer..Beer..Beer!!' Sang in the most amazing voice that would put Pavarotti to shame...!

I have been told many stories about Mick and how he got his nickname 'Flapper' (when I believe he was a full screw...He used to say ' Come on boys ..out for muster, and everyone would ignore him so he started flapping..and at the last moment everyone would get on parade...)
He will be sadly missed by all especially his family and close mates...

Condolences to his family on this sad occasion

A true Greenjacket much loved by members of his Battalion,

Swift and Bold *Celer et Audax

RIP Mick... Mark DWM

Date: Jun 2, 2008

Mick Jackson, a true friend and comrade, a sad day for all those that knew him.

I first met Mick in Celle in 1969, he was also the last person I spoke to when I left 3RJG in Shoeburyness in 73. It was 10 years later that I spoke to a stranger in a pub in Charlton, it was none other than Mick. I went to the first "R"Coy re-union with him, then never spoke to anyone for close to 20 years, but it was Mick that once again made first contact with me. I had the pleasure of meeting him last year along with June, and kept contact since.

He was a special guy and and a true friend, he never had a bad word to say about anyone, even when I chatted to him he would say " yeh that person did do this or they did do that, but really you have to forgive and forget as life is to short to hold a grudge" he was like that jacko. To be called friend by Mick was an honor. I will miss you mate, you said you would be waitng in the riflemans rest with a pint ready for me, bet you need to have many pints ready for you had many many friends;

My condolenses to June,Mark and family

Date: Jun 2, 2008

Janet and I send our condolences at such a sad loss
Albert

Date: Jun 2, 2008

Paul

I am so sorry to have learnt of the passing of Mick,I know words cant express what you must be going through now,be strong brother in the knowledge that we are all with you and Mick at this this.

I wont feel sad,I just grin every time I think of him!!

It was a joy to have know and served with him.

God Bless

Dave

Date: Jun 2, 2008

I am so sad to hear that my good friend Mickey has gone ahead. I only saw him a few weeks ago and although he was very ill and in a lot of pain he had not lost his sense of humour. I will always remember him as a man who never had a bad word for anyone no matter what evil deed that person had done.

I know that at this very moment there are lots of arrangments going on up there for the biggest party ever. I know that Mickey will not want us all to mourn him he will want us all to keep that smile on our faces as he always had on his.

RIP my friend

Condolences to June Mark Paul and Maggie and the rest of the family
Fred

Date: Jun 2, 2008

It is with sadness that I write this epitaph of Mick (Flapper) Jackson. I first met Flapper when He came to 3 RGJ Celle 68 as a Young RFN in 7 PLN B Coy. He was always a very outstanding RFN and A Very True To True Green Jacket. Ironically although He got the Nick Name as Flapper all of us in 7 PLN never ever saw Him Flap as the reason He got that Nick Name was because of His Ears and that started with Mad Tommo Thompson. Flapper you was and I Con in 3 RGJ from the very First day to your very last day.

Stand Easy Now My Friend and God Bless. Condolences to your Family

Date: Jun 2, 2008

Sorry, me again....

Was reading the entries for Mickey, reminded me of an incident -- there are so many...

Jnco Cadre, Celle, 1969...

Major John had decided Greenjobs were harder than most normal men... the rest of BAOR has stopped exercises - too friggin cold .. it was minus a lot centigrade.. but not cold enough for our SAS man...

one morning, after about a week or so in minus a very lot centigrade... Mickey pipes up..' Me arse is bleeding, I must have frostbite of the bum' ... as you will glean from this, Mickey wasn't medically trained...

a quick inspection of Mickeys rear echelon and the surrounding area and we sussed he had been sitting on today's rations.. a newly skinned rabbit ...

by the way, Billy Netch is quite right ... sorry Deppo, the reason for the nickname was Michael's lugs.

That course was run along Selection criterea, and Mickey passed it along with about 6 others who made Lancejack ..out of 44 starters....

Date: Jun 2, 2008

David Askew...Re Micks Nickname..

No Problem Dave...I knew someone would give me the truth....You and the boys have stood by Mick since his illness started, and you have given me the occasional updates on his health...

May you and the boys from the 3rd stand proud, as you have all shown what the true meaning of GreenJacket comradeship is...

Regards DWM

Date: Jun 3, 2008

My sincere condolences to his family.
The passing of a man like Mick Jackson is a sad loss to everyone who knew him.
Rest In Peace Mick.
Robin.

Date: Jun 3, 2008

This world is a much sadder place without Mick,my thoughts are with Paul and the rest of the family at this time,warmest wishes, Al

Date: Jun 3, 2008

Posted as requested by Bill Netcher:

Date: Jun 3, 2008

Our Sincere Condolences to June, Mark, Paul, Maggie and all of the Jackson Family. Mick will be sadly missed by all. Our Re-unions at The Railway will never be the same-no more renditions of 'Old King Cole'.
God bless you mick, rest in peace.
Tom & Jan

Date: Jun 4, 2008

My sincere condolences to Micks family.
              I first met Mick when I transfered into 3RGJ in the early 70s. Mick was doing an impersenation of Mike & Bernie Winters, had me in stiches, Still does nearly 40 years latter.
MICK, you may be gone but you will NEVER WILL BE FORGOTTEN.
God speed to you my old friend.
Once again my condolences to Micks family at this sad time.

Date: Jun 4, 2008

Dear all, just wanted to say a heart felt thank you to all of my brothers dear friends and former commrades who have left such kind words and shared such funny and warm memories of our wonderful brother Mick. Even though we are all desperately sad at the moment, your messages are very comforting and much appreciated.

...whilst we are all sharing some of our funniest memories of Mick, i thought it only fitting that i should share with you all one of my fondest memories of my big brother, it came over the weekend when Mick was very poorly and tired but still found that razor sharp wit & deadpan delivery to make us all laugh uncontrollably while we all sat by his bedside.

A few nights before Mick's passing, a young Australian nurse came on duty at the hospital - this would be the nurse responsible for looking after Mick through the night. With a kind smile and a caring handshake, she introduced herself to my brother "Hello, pleased to meet you, my name is Madonna"...

...to which Mick replied with his legendary comedy timing "Nice to meet you Madonna, I'm Michael Jackson".

Once again - thanks to all of you for the love and support you are sending.

Much love,

Angela McNeill (formerly Jackson).

Date: Jun 5, 2008

I am sorry for not posting this earlier, The "Rat" and "Flapper"were very close during their time in The R.G.J.

They were both a great asset to the Regiment. I wonder if the pair of them are Reunited somewhere! A great thought.

regretfully I will not be able to attend this coming Friday. I know that it will go well, Mick will have a great turnout.

Paul

Date: Jun 5, 2008

I would like to add my sadness to hear of the passing of Mick after a long illness. I last met him at the " Regimental Dinner " in London last November, and even though he was plainly ill, he still had a vibrant personality and was as funny as ever.
My condolences to Paul and all his family. God bless
Jim Rock

Date: Jun 5, 2008

Paul Sorry to hear about Mick's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know how much you will miss him. R.I.P. Mick.

Date: Jun 5, 2008

Michael was one of the funniest people we ever came across. He kept us all laughing through good times and bad times. He loved life and especially people. Michael loved Ireland and I believe, apart from his army career, Ireland was dear to his heart.
Michael will be missed by all of us. His voice and his humour carried us, and he was a fantastic brother and friend.
Before I got to see Michael for the last time, God gave me a vision of a huge angel with a sword grasped in his hand.s He stood at the bottom of Michael's hospital bed. I knew the angel was there to bring Michael back to his real eternal home in heaven. I told Michael I could see the angel, and he replied, "yes, that's Gabriel".
Michael, we miss you so much, we love you with all our heart and will meet you again when God takes us home. Until then darling brother, rock and roll in heaven and have a ball until we come.