Jonathan Hales
By rosedarren
15 comments
Hello fellow gardeners. I have recently found your site and have been very touched by the kindness offered to my late son Jonathan. He finally took his own life last November after much suffering. He was indeed a gifted gardener, and a great lover of plants, like all his family. I thought you would like to know that we saved many of his favourites, some of which are now planted in a small memorial garden I have made for him in my Welsh cottage.
With many thanks to Bamboo and others who shared their concerns for him on this friendly site.
Rosedarren
3 Jul, 2014
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Sad news. The memorial garden will give the family somewhere to reflect and remember Jonathan. Rest in peace Jonathan.
3 Jul, 2014
Very sad to read of Jonathan's passing. I'm pleased you have saved some of his treasured plants. My condolences to you and your family.
3 Jul, 2014
So sorry for your loss. The memorial garden will be a lovely place to remember Jonathan by.
3 Jul, 2014
So sorry to hear this,and I offer my condolences to you and your family..Jonathan was a well thought of member,and will be sadly missed..A very fitting tribute with a Memorial garden for him..may he rest in peace..
4 Jul, 2014
I remember Jonathan Hales. I'm sad to hear the news about him. I hope the memorial garden with some of his plants, will bring some comfort to you ...
4 Jul, 2014
RIP Jonathan ...
I'm sure you're now in heaven surrounded by wonderful plants and flowers x
4 Jul, 2014
He was a lovely man, kind and gentle I think, he loved his beautiful garden and its so nice that you have saved his favorites. Peace for him now x
4 Jul, 2014
Sad very sad to hear the news of Jonathans death. You will I am sure get comfort from the garden plants and remember him in a good way. He had a beautiful garden and will be sadly missed as I am sure you will know from the postings on this site. Hope you are able to enjoy the rememberance garden, maybe in time you will be able to post us some pictures on here so we can all see his favourite flowers again. My thoughts are with you and your family best wishes to you all :O)
4 Jul, 2014
Thank you for your words, and for taking the time to post this. I am very sorry for your loss, and also sorry that Jonathan had such a lot to suffer in his life, a heavy cross to bear for him and also for you. Kind regards...
4 Jul, 2014
My heart goes out to you. I don't remember Jonathan but having lost a son I can empathise. Memorial planting is very comforting and a wonderful way to remember - may it bring you peace.
4 Jul, 2014
I am ever do sorry to hear of Jonathon's death. You should be able to take some comfort from the plants you saved and planted in a memorial garden.
My thoughts are with you at this distressing time.
4 Jul, 2014
My thoughts are with you.
4 Jul, 2014
So sad to hear this but Jonathon will now be at rest and free from his suffering.
a memorial garden is such a lovely thing to have. I always enjoyed his blogs and photos.
4 Jul, 2014
I have several 'memorial' plants that people gave me
during their lifetime. in my garden.
Every Spring I see them growing again, and remember
the person who gave them to me.
5 Jul, 2014
I am so sorry to hear this. I hope you find some comfort in his memorial garden RIP Jonathan, you will be sadly missed.
3 Jul, 2014