| MY DEDICATION TO JOCK JENKINS Posted 2010 |
| There are a handful of people you meet in your life who make a difference to everyone around them. Jock Jenkins is one of those special people. He is truly a caring man who I have had the pleasure to know since I was a 19 year old fireman under his supervision. He was my Sub Officer when I was a fireman in my home town of Andover, Hampshire, England. Many in Andover (population approx 40,000), and the surrounding villages have a lot to thank him for; some even for their very lives. He is that person who given any circumstance, resolves the problems and makes things work. He is a good human being and has been a member of my family since my brother Peter married his daughter Jean some thirty three years ago. He is truly a man who puts others first, evidence I’ve personally seen many times on the fire ground and beyond. I wish to dedicate my Photographic 'Action' section to this 'action man' - Jock Jenkins, now remarkably 87 years of age. NOTE: Matt is his first name but he has always been called by the nick name of 'Jock'. Jock is an English term of endearment for our Scottish neighbors. |
| JOCK JENKINS WITH HIS GRAND-DAUGHTER, HELEN (My Niece) - see update April 23, 2017 |
| Fireman Colin Andrews in action under Sub Officer Jock Jenkins |
| My brother Peter with Jock's daughter Jean at a serious road traffic accident. |
The fireman at Andover Fire Station, under Jock Jenkins - 1966
| The sad loss of Fireman Gus Tulk, who was killed on his way to an incident. |
| Thanks Jock for the friendship, the camaraderie, the fond memories (some in the work, not so fond) and for the safety you promoted. Colin |
| 1983 |
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| Jock sadly passed away today. He will be missed by his family, friends and a community he served so selflessly. Colin Andrews - February 21, 2012 |
| February 21, 2012 The Passing of Jock Jenkins Jock was my long time friend, distant relative and Sub-Officer during my Fire and Rescue days back in the town of Andover, England. Jock's daughter Jean is married to my brother Peter. I was honered to have posted my special respect page for Jock a couple of years ago on this website, just my way of acknowledging his service to his community - my dedication to him.. A great guy, warm heart and a man who liked helping others. We will all miss him. I can tell you from personal knowledge that Jock helped hundreds, in various levels of need, many of them will not have known his name. I am proud to have served under this special human being. Colin Andrews. ======== |
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| Matthew (Jock) Jenkins 5th January 1921 - 21st February 2012 |
| Photos below by: Busty Taylor & Colin Andrews 9th March 2012 |
| Updated: March 17, 2012 (Bottom of page) |
| Updated: 23 April 2017. Three generations forward |
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