thank you Tony for the years of service, genuine passion and compassion, ambition for children, kindness, integrity and robustness that you brought to Kent Youth Justice Referral Order panels, for so many years. You made a difference.

Dr Webb was Deputy Head when I was a pupil at MGS (1984-1989). I too remember his chalk smoking and his real sense of fun. I remember him breathing life into the diplomatic wranglings of Talleyrand and Metternich with a game of Risk in the downstairs classroom that adjoined his office. But more than any of this, I remember a committed deputy head teacher concerned for the welfare and development of students of all abilities. This was very evident when returning to school to functions with children of my own and finding him a presence at events - continuing to encourage. He will be sadly missed.

Doc Webb was Deputy head during my time at MGS (1984-89), where he taught me English literature 'O' Level in my 5th year and History 'A' Level in my Upper 6th. He was a true legend and his lessons were always action packed, entertaining and inspirational.

For me, Tony was such a gentle giant, towering above us, not just physically but intellectually, not forgetting his discreet but effective empathy, always there with a smile for you.

Tony was there at both my parents funerals for which I am very thankful. We were sad as a family not to be able to support them for Diane's funeral, due to Covid restrictions. We were greatly enriched by knowing both Tony and Diane and also their children Eleanor and Richard. Tony and Diane made the most of the great outdoors and there is so much I did not know and I have been pleased to be able to visit the gallery site. I remember Tony asking me after my mum's funeral, had I come down from my ethereal plane yet? I think I just smiled. It was good he saw the other reality. My late mother knew the importance of sharing the gospel of grace and had encouraged both myself and the Pastor to share at her funeral as of utmost importance - the pastor likened it to going to the bar to get a free drink that someone else had paid for fully! His Kingdom certainly isn't of this world! I'll drink to that, cheers, in fond memory Tony! May the Love of Christ Comfort and strengthen the whole of his family and his friends. I speak overflow of grace and peace at his funeral in manifold witness....gusto songs in expectance....with some natural honouring of Tony's gifted sense of humour. Amen

He was Deputy Head throughout my time at MGS, and one of those truly inspirational teachers who I will always remember. He had a super relaxed manner which brought an element of calm to the classroom; he'd be sat on his desk waiting for us, whilst "smoking" chalk!

I was never taught by him but heard enthusiastic reports from people who were. I do recall being in a production of ‘A Man For All Seasons’ and going to see Dr Webb a number of times to ask about the life of Cromwell, the character I was playing. He chatted affably and suggested books I should read. All of that would have been, officially, ‘off the clock’, not really his duties. That didn’t seem remotely to be an issue; he simply responded to a pupil’s interest. That’s a fine teacher – and a decent human being. Thank you, Dr Webb.

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Tony. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.