I first met Les Barnet when I was teaching Art and Design at Liverpool TAFE in 1978.He enrolled to develop his hobbies, after retiring as a photographer with the public service. These hobbies soon developed into yet another career for Les. I was fascinated by his life experiences particularly during the Second World war in Europe. His stories fleshed out the dry histories I was used to reading and researching. I have still vivid memories of many of our chats all those years ago. Well done Les, remarkable life, thanks so much!

I have so many wonderful memories of Wednesday afternoons with Dr Barnet in his Revesby studio in my younger years. My private art tutor who put much effort into teaching me more than just art. A passionate, witty, intelligent and endearing man who would love to discuss different aspects of life and the world and explore the mind of his students - even those who had not yet reached their teens such as myself - while educating them and further fueling their curiosity and want for further learning. A wonderful person... I feel lucky to have know him in my younger years and he will be missed.

An amazing man who has left a lasting impression on my life. I will miss his warmth, wit, boundless knowledge, enthusiasm for life and most of all his friendship. I am blessed to have known him.

So many happy memories of weekends at Leslie's house with my Dad, Gordon, sharing his latest scheme or passion or hobby - or just chatting over a game of snooker. His intellect, wit, imagination and enthusiasm for life had a lasting impact on my life. (I now find myself saluting visitors as they drive away from my home). I count myself as blessed for having had the chance to know Leslie.