Touched by your kindness

Sir,

On behalf of my mother Mary, my siblings Joanne, Yvonne, Gordon and Don, and our family as a whole, I would like to sincerely thank the very many people from the racing and wider equine communities who have reached out to us following the recent untimely death of Dad, John (Johnny) Ross.

Johnny would have been truly touched by both the volume and the nature of the messages that we have received, so many of which have positively highlighted his great character, integrity and professionalism. The coverage afforded to his passing by the racing media and industry, especially coming as it did during Listowel week, was also very much appreciated.

Johnny’s passion for horses, hunting and racing was ever present and we would like to thank the management and staff of Punchestown Racecourse for hosting us on the day of his funeral.

He worked tirelessly, over many years, to secure the future of the track and he would have been proud to have had so many friends there, overlooking it, to celebrate his rich and full life together.

It will take some time for our family to fully come to terms with this tragic loss but we know that the positive influence that Johnny undoubtedly had will live on with us and all those who knew him for some time to come.

Yours etc.,

GRAHAM ROSS,

On behalf of the family of the late John (Johnny) Ross.

Grangecon,

Co Wicklow.