Johnny

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 2:18 am

My heart is very heavy with this news, and my thoughts are with John's family and you, Ryan. He was a good man, no question about it.

Post by **jeffers_mz** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 2:44 am

Never met him, rarely communicated with him, and yet I never missed the implications of who he was and how much he had done for climbers. He was a legend in his own time, and his passing will leave a huge hole in all the lives he touched.

Salute, Mr. Bronaugh.

Next time I raise a glass it'll be in your memory.

Post by **dipsi** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 2:57 am

I find comfort in knowing that he was doing what he loved with people he loved when he left. What a great guy!

Climb on, Johnny!

Post by **Texas Pete** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 4:03 am

This is a very sad day for everyone in the RRG climbing community. I wish to send my deepest sympathies to Tina and the entire Bronaugh family. Equally to Ryan. Much love to all of you who are affected by this as I am and more. John was an irreplaceable part of the life here and will always be missed. I will miss his energy, enthusiasm, and love. May his spirit live on in all our hearts.

Rest in peace John. Rest in peace.

Tom Kwasny

Post by **gulliver** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 10:08 am

We only kept meeting each other over the years and I never had the opportunity to spend a day climbing with John. But my climbing partner shared all the great stories of those early days exploring the gorge with John. There is a huge emptiness in our little climbing community now, and I know an even bigger one in his circle of family and dearest friends. My sympathies to Tina and the rest of his family, and for you Ryan.

Post by **Wicked Tribe** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 11:11 am

He was the funniest climber I ever met.

Post by **J-Rock** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 11:20 am

The King will be greatly missed by all. Nobody has done more for the Red than Johnny (or climbed as many routes). He dedicated his life to this magical place. May he live on through his routes so that we may enjoy the fruits of his labors for years to come.

Perhaps somebody who knows him well could honor the godfather of Red River Gorge climbing by writing an article on his passing for "Climbing" and/or "Rock and Ice".

Post by **climbhigh** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 11:44 am

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Thanks for everything John. You will always be remembered.

Matt and Amy Tackett

Post by **SikMonkey** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 11:45 am

Yes, he indeed was The Icon. When you thought about climbing at the Red, he is definitely one of the first (if not THE first) names that popped into your head. My deepest sympthies go to his family and his friends.

Mj

Post by **Meadows** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:16 pm

No doubt! When I met him @ Miguel's 2-3 weeks ago, he instantly played a hysterical prank on me that left my face red. It was a riot for everyone at the table!

Wicked Tribe wrote:He was the funniest climber I ever met.