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.