Sad News for the Pet Talk Community

Schteve, it's perfectly okay for you to post here, I am sure Randi will appreciate it.

I'm just bumping this into "Active Topics" again, because some people may not have seen this.

I have come back to this thread several times, but after opening it I was at a loss for words, and had to close it again feeling even more contemplative.

I always perked up at the sight of a new "John post." They were always so thought proking. He also had one of the most beautiful commands of the English language I ever had the privilege of reading.

He will truly be missed. For his thoughts, intelligence, wisdom, courtesy and humour.

Hugs to you Randi, and RIP John :(

As was the case with Naomi and others, I have had difficulty finding words with which to respond to this tragedy. I am in complete shock. :( I enjoyed each and every post of John's that I had the pleasure of reading. He was obviously a very articulate, funny and compassionate man. Now I will go back into the Pet Talk archives and find those posts that I may have missed.

I sent him a private message once in response to a political thread he started in the Dog House. His eloquence and candor affected me so much that I took some political action I may not have otherwise had the courage to do. He was very inspirational and impacted my life as a result. He closed his message with "all the best in a mad world." Now he is beyond this world and its madness and in a much better place.

I offer my deepest condolences to Randi, Fister, your families, and all those who knew and loved this remarkable man. You are all in my prayers.

Bumping this up one more time for weekend folks.

I find myself at a loss for words...

I haven't been here too much as of late but the time I've been here I've come to love John's stories and his great sense of humor.

RIP John. You will be missed as a pillar of this community

:(

Randi. I'm so sorry for your loss. 65 so young of an age to lose a family member.
I feel for your loss. If you need to cry,laugh or what ever do it. I loss both parents within 4 months of each other. For me crying and talking about it to other people helped me. It has been 7 years since they passed away and I still get junk mail with there name on it. Hang in there.
Sandy Frost:( :)

As I write this,
it's 10:00 AM in Copenhagen, Denmark...

Soon it will be time for John's Service...

Please <pause> a moment to remember our Dear Friend John...

And say a short Prayer for John, and Randi.

I'm honored to have known you, John...

May God grant you Eternal Rest and Peace,
and Comfort for Randi.

<Amen>

/s/ :( Phred

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Prayer for John

Rest in peace, dear John. Randi, all my love to you dear friend. You and John and the entire family are always in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Sandra

Just some more {{{{HUGS}}} and thoughts and prayers for Randi.

I sent Randi an email last night loaded with prayers to help her get through this difficult day.

RIP John...you will always be here in spirit.

John, I didn't know you that well, mostly because I didn't visit the Dog House that much, but I did love your Fister Tales immensely. I know you were a very special man and I know you will be missed greatly, not only by Randi, Fister and your family, but by your other "family," the Pet Talk family.

Godspeed, John. :(

Randi, know that we are with you as you go through this. Im standing right next to you right now, holding your hand and ready with hugs whenever you need them. :(

Rest in peace, Sir. Moment of silence for you.

Randi, I just wanted you to know that you're in my thoughts and prayers today. Please take care.
RIP John.:(

How appropriate.... on this day devoted to love....a man who loved all creatures and all mankind....and who was so greatly loved in return...