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Posted: **Sun Aug 22, 2004 1:27 pm**

Johnny had a heart attack yesterday while we were climbing in the Southern Region. He passed away shortly after arriving to the emergency room.

I will post information about the memorial service as soon as i can.

He was my best friend

Posted: **Sun Aug 22, 2004 1:33 pm**

Man, I am so sorry, my heart goes out to everyone. A great loss for our community and a great loss for many people personally.

Peace and positive vibes go out to everyone.

Wes

Posted: **Sun Aug 22, 2004 2:07 pm**

My deepest sympathy and regards to the Bronaugh family,to you Ryan, and the community. Johnny definitely left his mark in the Red and will be remembered in the most high. I'm still in shock...
Sincerely,
Scotty.

Posted: **Sun Aug 22, 2004 2:37 pm**

I hate to hear that man. My condolances go out to his family, to you, and to everyone who knew him. Johnny did great things for climbers in the Red.

Posted: **Sun Aug 22, 2004 2:45 pm**

I am in shock. He was so young. I feel so sorry for his family. Rest in piece big man. Your old soul will be greatly missed.

Posted: **Sun Aug 22, 2004 3:57 pm**

My condolences Ryan. I really hope that those who loved Johnny find peace with his passing. He will be missed. Here's something that's been on my mind that I hope for you:

May you always walk through fields of flowers,
and if you one day find they are not in bloom,
may your God grant you the patience to wait for spring.

Posted: **Sun Aug 22, 2004 3:59 pm**

very sad news. I didn't know John but his love and service to the climbers of the Red are very well known and appreciated a lot. My condolances to family and friends.

Posted: **Sun Aug 22, 2004 4:35 pm**

This is a sad day

John was a great preson.

My heart goes out to Tina and his sons.

The Red will never be the same.

Posted: **Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:11 pm**

My condolences to Tina and the family, John and I have been friends for along time. He will truly be missed.

Posted: **Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:16 pm**

Although I have been involoved in climbing in the RRG since the early 60's, I only recently met John on trail day in the Southern Region. He was eager to setup new routes for others to enjoy, and even after a hard days work he went to work on a couple of them that evening. Recently, my wife and I met Tina, his son and him at the Playground climbing. John and his wife were instantly friends and I can only feel they were this way with all climbers and wanted them to enjoy the sport as much as he did. John's presence will always remain in the Southern Region for me. My sincere condolences go out to Tina and his family, and I feel his family extends to the climbing community at large from his perspective. I know we all will feel his absence.