RIP John Hays

[GuestServices]

Collapsed and died at work

https://twitter.com/x/status/1327270882872619008

Very sad news RIP John.

 

[SuperGerryHarrison]

RIP John, a great ambassador for the region, and by all accounts a very decent individual.

We could do with a few more like John now.

 

[Lexingtongue]

Such a shock and a shame. Seemed like a top bloke.

 

[Hot Since 82]

Really sad news this. A true champion for Sunderland and the North East.
Rest in peace

 

[Patch]

Desperately sad. Like most on here, I didn't know the fella but he always seemed to have a big heart.

Feel for his poor missus most as they always looked like a team in everything they did.. he's going to be a big loss to her.

 

[JJH]

Gutted. Knew him reasonably well. Nice fella and very pro Sunderland. The strain of taking over TC and then being hit by Covid must have been horrendous.
Rip John and sincere condolences to Irene and family.

Always remember when covid hit and him and his wife were on tv and he said nothing and didn't look very well then at all. In contrast to his previous one where they had just taken over the TC shops and he was vibrant.
Just shows how stress can literally kill.
RIP a big Safc fan.

 

[Dan The Man]

RIP seemed a real genuine bloke. Hopefully all is ok with Hays travel as it’s a massive employer for the city

 

[bagpiperay]

Know a few people who have worked for Hays down the years and not heard a bad word said about him. RIP

That’s exactly what I’ve heard from employees of the travel company. What a dreadful shame.

 

[Hot Since 82]

Desperately sad. Like most on here, I didn't know the fella but he always seemed to have a big heart.

Feel for his poor missus most as they always looked like a team in everything they did.. he's going to be a big loss to her.

No doubt a massive shock to her and a huge loss. If she has the appetite to continue then the business is lucky because she is as bright and sharp as they come.

 

[Mark E Smith]

Just seen this, very sad news. Really did his best to keep people in their jobs during the last few months.

 

[bagpiperay]

A very sad day for John’s family and loved ones and he will be such a big miss in this city. I hope his legacy lives on and thrives as a tribute to the foundations he laid.

 

[i am will]

Just heard... how sad
After everything he did to save the staff from Thomas Cook, then this lockdown fck on...for it to end as it has
You just know he was a really nice man in real life..one of the good lads.
And honestly I bet theres no place he'd have rather died than being at the place he worked so hard to build.

RIP John Hays .

 

[Rob]

Awful news. A proud Sunderland man, loved the city, loved the football club. An understated approach to business but very successful with it. RIP John, you will be missed.

 

[Makem57]

RIP , always came over as a good guy , he was good for the area and a great employer , feel sorry for his wife as they came over as lovely couple.

 

[SafcForeverFTM]

A great man. His death, along with Dean Matthews, a great photographer and Sunderland lover, what a grim day.

 

[SAFCDurhamFTM]

Jesus. RIP John. A credit to the City, area and country.

 

[horselover]

Gutted. Lovely bloke who saved all them jobs and also a MLF RIP Mr Hays

 

[Arkle]

That's awful news. Seemed a lovely man whenever I've heard him on the radio.

 

[Mackem00]

Awful news. A genuinely good man (and couple). This year can fuck off like.

 

[Raggy Lad]

Smashing bloke, smashing wife, great company and a superb advert for Sunderland. Started with one outlet in Seaham and proved that good, good people can be successful. RIP John Hays