🕯 Aaron Gray lit a candle I regret not being present to say farewell to Jack; a sterling soldier; a HARD but good man. May you as family find strength in the memory of Jack in that though he departs this earth he never truly leaves; for he is still a fond memory in our hearts and minds, through us all he will live on. Please accept my sincere ...more

🕯 Aaron Gray lit a candle Sent on behalf of my brother Nevil Fickling, 26 Lansdowne Rd., Katikati, PC 3129 I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of Jack. I'm from Katikati and have fond memories of times spent together when we were just nippers. We both loved fishing for trout in Rotorua. Jack had a WW I bayonet tied on...more

🕯 Aaron Gray lit a candle To the Maskery Family, I like many others served with the Bullet and had many “enjoyable” experiences with his humour. We were together in 2 Det Borneo where Jack walloped me to avoid having an officer get in trouble as I was pulling his chain. He was a great and hard rugby player and many individuals in the Services...more

Service History

🕯 Aaron Gray lit a candle For the family of Jack Maskery I regret that I'm unable to attend the service for Jack tomorrow, and to be able to express my condolences to you in person. Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your father and grandfather. I have fond memories of him from our younger years. Bullet was a character,...more

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🕯 Aaron Gray lit a candle Good morning team. Can you please convey my condolences and apologies to the Maskery family for the funeral today. I will write a letter to the family over the next few days on this wonderful man who despite his sometimes bluff and gruff exterior, had a heart of gold –especially when it came to his family and ‘his boys ...more

🌷 Aaron Gray gave a flower I am Frank Ryan living in Perth for the past 30 years. I was privileged to serve with Jack (aka Bullet) in RNZIR and Ranger Squadron. My memories of Jack are of a leader who supported the troops when you needed support and on the flip side let you know it when you feel short of his expectations. One little ditty I wo...more

🌷 Aaron Gray gave a flower To Michael, Paul, David and Joanne, I first meet your dad in 1971 he was our CSM in Singapore, Whiskey Coy. He was well liked by all the troops and well respected for his great man management with all of us. On going to 1 Ranger Squadron NZSAS Jack and I meet again and as before he was well respected and ...more

🕯 Aaron Gray lit a candle Please pass to the family our condolences on the loss of a father/father in law/grandfather and of course an old warrior. We had intended to attend the service but due to another commitment here in Tauranga we are unable to make the journey north Kind Regards Garry and Susan Palenski

🕯 Aaron Gray lit a candle Please pass on to Michael, David & Joanne our apologies for not being able to make the funeral service today. Family, please accept Joanna’s & my sincere condolences on your Father’s death, I served with Jack as a territorial SAS member, 1973 thru’ to 1978 together with sharing many reunions & other memorable occasions...more