28/02/2026
Very much a sombre day today...
In possibly the biggest shock to affect the Milton Keynes Door Supervisor community, we've sadly learned of the passing of our dear friend/colleague Gary Stanley (affectionately known as Stan Stan )
"I first met Stan in his time working as a Door Supervisor in the MK Theatre District whilst I working as a police officer serving the Milton Keynes Night Time Economy. Once leaving the force, I passed my SIA qualifications and have put my security training to use for over 9 years, working in Nightclubs, Warehouses, Events etc. I'd always bump into Stan at the shopping centre whenever he was on shift (and sometimes even off shift!), and he'd always have a bright smile and a relaxed attitude, the perfect strength for a security professional . I'd seen Stan calm down aggressive people where most would fail, and some even thanking him for how he handled their situation. It's so hard to believe I'll now walk around the CMK Shopping Centre and not see his rosy face smiling at me and having a quick life catch up. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying thank you to you Stan, for your friendship, laughs and memories." Bhav - Director @ The Security Squad
Working in the security industry, we all know that we receive training to deal with the most violent and vulnerable people... But when incidents like this happen to someone who many love and adore, it really puts into perspective how fragile life truly is.
Genuinely one of the kindest and professional Door Supervisors we've had the pleasure of knowing. Rest easy Stan ❤️
