Our Friend John


After a long and typically dignified yet tenacious battle against his illness, John Sampson passed away on Sunday 28 January 2007. John had been an integral part of the Milton Keynes Wargames Society for the last 20 years, and for some years before that had been a prominent member of both the Bun Shop and SELWG amongst others.

John is missed by us all, whether for his, cunningly devious yet precise play, sound well thought through council, distinctive laugh warming the room, or as many people have remark, his generosity towards his fellow gamers when they needed some advise or guidance. Always approachable, always good humoured, irreplaceable, that’s our friend John.

My friend John

Neil Sutherland
Chairman MKWS