John was put on this earth to become a passionate advocate. Decades of tireless work, in many fields including disability advocacy, John has made changes that have been put into practice for those who could not, or did not, know how to access a means to improve their way of life, be it physical, intellectual and or emotional. A rebellious ex-Fort Street Boys’ High School student; who’s racing car accident in 1970 seemed to change his life to the advantage of others. John is a compassionate man, with a jovial outlook, who appears much younger than 80 years of age; his smile is infectious.

During his career, and to this day, John has been well supported by his loving wife Margaret Tucker-Moxon.

I met John in 2007, when he was President of Parramatta Computer Pals for Seniors Inc.; a not-for-profit organisation which Margaret and John helped establish. Getting to know John has been illuminating. To me, and I am sure many others, recognition of John’s meritorious service should be acknowledged in the way of bestowing upon him an Order of the British Empire, O.B.E.