Herts badminton has lost a true friend in the passing of Tony Clarke. The county junior squad system was very much his vision and he worked hard to bring this about. It was my privilege to work with him for many years managing and coaching the U17 squad. He was totally dedicated and spent many a sleepless night at ICT assessing and re-assessing the best way to play the team against the following day’s opposition. Despite his Parkinsons he still followed the U17 team and with the support of his family we were able to help him continue as long as possible. He was awarded the BE services to badminton (??) in (year??) and we were able to completely surprise him when he was presented with this at ICT. My deepest sympathy goes to his family. He was a true inspiration to me and to many young badminton players.

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Tony. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.