Sad News for the Pet Talk Community

[petslover]

When I saw the title of the thread I knew something was wrong. I am very sorry for the loss. God Bless. RIP John.

[zippy-kat]

Randi, Pjevs, Fister...

As many others have said, words seem so inadequate now.

The brilliance, intelligence, and *love* that Jonza exuded is not gone. Among the archives rest some of the most thoughtful, challenging, and humorous comments ever to grace the boards of pet talk.

We are left with a tremendous ache and know that it is so dim in comparison to what you must be feeling. Please lean on friends, family, and each other for comfort. Of course we will be here to support you, too.

My heart goes out to you.


Rest peacefully, John, rest peacefully.

[finn's mom]

I always enjoyed Jonza's posts, and, I'm sorry to hear this news.

[My Peanuts]

What terrible news. My condolences to John’s family.

[Tina]

I'm so sorry Randi My condolences to you and your family.

RIP John

[catland]

Randi - I'm so sorry for your loss. The outpouring of grief and love on this thread pretty much explains it all. The stories of Fister, as told by you and John, are certainly the cornerstone of the good that is PetTalk.

John challenged our politics and our (American's) world view. But his challenges always stemmed from a deep curiosity and desire to understand how others think.

Rest in peace John - you will be missed.

[Prairie Purrs]

I am so very sorry. We have lost a brilliant, clever, honest, and caring voice on Pet Talk. Randi's loss is immeasurable.

[Miss Meow]

Randi, I'm so sorry.

We are all so much richer for having known John in our own ways. His personality, passion and spark came through in every word he wrote for us.

What a sad day for us all. Our condolences to you, Randi, please know that we'll have you in our thoughts.

{{{hugs}}}

Nicole and Shane

[Vio&Juni]

Yesterday, after I found out the dreadful news, crying my eyes out, I searched for all his threads and read and thought about him. I watched all the pictures I had with him. Such a great person! Having met him in person, it hurt even more. I have no words to describe how I feel. I can't even imagine how you feel, Randi.

Rest in Peace, John.

[catcrazylady]

I am stunned and incredibly saddened.
There are no words that can express how deeply this loss will be felt.
Please Randi, know that we are all thinking of you and prayers, good thoughts, warmest condolences, and tons of {{{{HUGS}}}} are being sent your way.

May God bless you and ease the pain in your heart.

GodSpeed Jonza for you are now in a much better place.

[delidog]

Oh Dearest Randi,

I did not know that John was sick...

My Most Heartfelt Sympathy

I am at a loss for words right now....

John is a beautiful,talented soul...

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers....

Nicole

[jenluckenbach]

Dearest Randi, I could not even read to the bottom of the first page, let alone the 5 pages to follow.........too many tears. I can not even imagine the grief you have right now, but I pray for you to have strength. This is a very sad day. I am so sorry.

[luvofallhorses]

RIP I am so sorry for your loss

[Uabassoon]

I've been reading this and hadn't commented yet just because I simply didn't know what to say. I still am left speechless.

He was such a wonderful man, smart, witty, kind and so many other wonderful things. Randi my heart reaches out to you, I can't even begin to imagine your pain.

[Aspen and Misty]

How very sad to hear of the loss of a member. A piece of the pet talk community has been taken to heaven with this dear soul and he will be dearly missed, by those who knew him in RL and those of us who affectionately know him as Jonza.

And in the passing of one, millions weep.

Ashley