John Hutchison Creighton (20 Sep 1964 - 26 Apr 2024)

Tac you were a true gent and was always available to help out and give advice
True professional soldier
Rest in peace

My Hero. Always in my heart. Love you big brother. Your Wee Baby Sis xxx

Tac, top bloke and sadly taken too soon. Thank you for your guidance in Depot. Firm but fair. RIP mate.

I worked with John for 5 years, brilliant guy, always happy to help, and a great friend. Will miss him immensely. See you at the final RV buddy.

'Tac' was a true battalion character, from the first day I joined A Company he was fair, firm and loyal to all around him. A strong, professional Paratrooper. The news of his passing is as big a shock as it is a sad time for all, my heartfelt condolences go out to your family pal, and to all attending today - I send my very best, brothers like no others, until the FRV Tac, may god bless you on your journey brother. It may be decades since we met up, but your presence is never forgotten.

A genuinely wonderful and funny bloke and a great Paratrooper. Will be greatly missed by all who had the honour of meeting and serving with him. A sad loss to the Regiment and taken far too young. Until the final RV Tac. Stand down mucker.

Tac was one of the kindest and most thoughtful people I have ever met…..he was also an excellent Paratrooper! His brilliant sense of humour kept everyone going if morale was ever low and his ability to deal with whatever was thrown at him was admirable. He will be fondly remembered by so many of us and our thoughts are with his family.

A sad day and a shock to hear of Tac’s passing. An absolutely great bloke. It brings a smile to my face when I think of those great days in 1PARA together. Sorry I cannot attend today. Deepest condolences.

I served with John, I am deeply saddened, a lovely man, a true gent, an awesome Paratrooper.
You will be missed my friend . My thoughts are with the family.

I met John in 1990 in 1 Para. He was a gentle giant of a man and a consummate professional, a fine Paratrooper and a generous, loyal and honourable soul. Whilst I cannot make it to the funeral I will raise a glass to his memory and think of all his family and friends on the day. Rest easy big man your duty is done you absolute legend and top man.

James Mazzoni-Dalton will be attending the funeral.

John was my platoon Sergeant in A Company 3 Para, a complete professional as a soldier and a lovely human being. I’m devastated to hear the news of his passing and my thoughts are with his family.

John, you were an absolute gentleman. Sending all the family our love on your sad loss. xx

I'm heartbroken for you all. John was a gentleman. Love to you all. Audrey xx

Rest in peace John, or as I would call you “my big army cousin” to your mum because I couldn’t say soldier lol !! Thinking off Mary Margaret James and David at this sad time xxxx

My neighbour. My newest best friend. I feel like no one will believe what John did for me. I genuine hero. I'll be there to see you go safely mate x

I .knew John when he was a little boy ,living here in Canada,he was my cousin Jeanette’s oldest son,they only stayed here a few years. R.I.P. John