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Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:59 pm
by Wes
From Ryan:

The visitation will be Wednesday, from 4:00 - 8:00 at Millilard Funeral home on Southland.

Tina would also like to have a memorial at the red as well, maybe this coming weekend.

Anyone that would like to help out should maybe get in touch with Ryan or me.

Wes

Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2004 7:37 pm
by Steve
A sad day for the the Red River Gorge and the climbing community at large. John will be missed in so many I can't even begin to count. Thoughts, prayers and positive vibes to his family, Ryan, and the entire Red climbing community. We've lost a really great guy.

Steve

Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2004 8:02 pm
by Stewy911
Johnny, we will miss you alot. Thank you for all that you have done to make the red river gorge such a great environment. the climbing community has lost one of it's best!

Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2004 10:34 pm
by MiaRock
The loss of Johnny is not only a huge loss for the Red, RRGCC and the climbing community, but the world itself. Johnny was an amazing person, and I feel blessed that I got to know him. My heart and thoughts go to his family and friends....

Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2004 11:24 pm
by busty
This is so sad. I first met John this spring through my law practice, and my fiance and I just met John and his family at trail day. He will certainly be missed.

Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:05 am
by Meadows
I just recently met John and Tina and enjoyed both of them. I heard the news this morning on my way to climb and it just set a sad tone on the day. My thoughts are with his family and his friends. I hope they find the "peace that passes understanding."

~Stephanie

Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:36 am
by KD
Oh my god! This is unbelieveable. John was so young and strong. It just doesn't seem fair. He seemed so healthy at the trail day. There will be a noticable void in our community without John. He put more enegry into writing, trail fixing, route setting, and everthing else that anyone. Our condolences to his wife and family.

Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:54 am
by SCIN
I'm gonna miss climbing with John. I really looked up to that guy.
This sucks so bad.

Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:57 am
by Jeff
Our thoughts are with Tina and family and you ryan.

Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 1:18 am
by longlegsrule
Rarely have I ever met (in the Red or elsewhere) a person who is so happy with life it's infectious. I'm glad of the times I've had to chat and climb with John. I called my friend at the Herald-Leader and they are interested in doing a story on his life etc. The obituary should be in tomorrow's paper.