Although John's passing seemed so sudden to many of us, he was ailing for the past several years, hiding it well, except for those closest to him at the end. He believed in living his life to the fullest possible at all phases of his life and although sometimes seeming rough in exterior, he was the kindest, sweetest person in the world. John would drop everything to help others at any time without regard for his own health. John liked to be a leader, a planner and followed all of his dreams even into finality. There is a big void left back here on earth without our "Fish", "John" or however friends and relatives referred to him. We all know that he is riding his motorcycle in heaven free as a bird right next to his beloved best friend "Don Reever", and enjoying the reconnection with those he loved that had passed on.