Jeremy was one of those rare people one meets in life; a truly inspirational man, someone so special he left a lasting, positive impression on everyone he encountered. A lifelong Bradfieldian, Jeremy’s presence at the College spanned many happy years, as a pupil, teacher, cricket coach, Housemaster, mentor, colleague and friend. He was loved and valued in every one of these roles. Bradfield remembers him above all for his kindness and selfless care, which enriched the lives of generations of pupils and staff alike.
On a personal note, when I first arrived at Bradfield, I was fortunate to meet Jeremy early on. I was settling in, living in Great Oaks, and Jeremy was just above me. From the very beginning, he welcomed me with genuine warmth and generosity. He quickly became much more than a neighbour, he became a dear friend, someone I trusted completely. I often ran ideas past him, he had that uncanny ability to know when to affirm them and when to gently and wisely rechannel my energy, something he always did with grace and wit.
Jeremy’s care extended into every corner of life at Bradfield. He lived with a quiet assured authenticity, unfailingly kind, consistently compassionate and guided by deep integrity at the core of his being.
WE LOVE, WE ARE MERCIFUL, COMPASSIONATE, KIND, CARING, CONSIDERATE—NOT BECAUSE SOMEONE ELSE JUDGES US TO BE SO, BUT BECAUSE WE ARE
Jeremy Ball
That was the heart of Jeremy, not just saying the right thing but doing it, simply because it was the right thing to do. He never sought praise or recognition and his goodness was not for show; it was who he was.
