John Marsden: A Literary Legacy
Explore the life and legacy of John Marsden, a beloved Australian author and educator whose works, like the Tomorrow series, inspire and empower young readers
Jan 10, 1974 - Dec 14, 1998
In loving memory of our darling Addie. Not a day goes by where we don’t think of you Adam. Always on our minds. Love Mum, Dad, Ben, Kate, Martine, Madi, Georgia, Izzy and Milli.
xxxooo
Ps. From your dad
Adam’s brother’s name is Benjamin and his sister is Katie - Lou. He was nuts about his brother and they were the best of mates. Katie was the softie, she used to dress him up. He was her little play toy and her memories are just great.
As the years rolled on a bit, their friends all loved him too. He was their special brother and they made sure his life was full.
Now enter this great lady, the mother of this child. She gave her whole life to him, she was always by his side. The doctors told the nurses, you learn plenty from this mum. He had the best of everything, she dressed him up a treat. He didn’t have a basin cut, his hair was always neat. His manners were impeccable, he stood for ladies and gave his seat. He was a Fitzroy - Roy boy and then a Brisbane Lion. What else would you expect form his nana and his mum.
He frequently visited the top restaurants and the staff all called him sir. He left them with a smile and big fat tip as well. He loved the live theatre and he was dressed in Saville Row. He was a stage door Johnny, Caroline O’Connor was his friend. He saw all the great cabaret performers but Lovelace Watkins was his man. Yes, he was the prince of Downies and that’s without a doubt. Everybody loved him and he was everybody’s friend. God bless our son, young Adam, we will always remember him.
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